Here are some ways to help you reframe negative thoughts:

* Notice and pause for a moment when you are having negative thoughts, this will help you recognize your emotions and put them under control. It is important that you don't try to ignore these thoughts, as they will surface again.
* Try to describe these thoughts to yourself, answering questions like: Are these thoughts realistic? am I being too harsh on myself? If a friend of mine was in the same situation, would they think the same? If it helps, try writing the answers on paper.
* Aknowledge that these negative thoughts are not healthy, and they are affecting your mental state, and that you ought to work on overcoming them.
* Think about the situation from a different perspective: If you were criticized at work, was the other person intending on hurting you? Or were they trying to push you to become better? Maybe they were also stressed and their action was not intentional? It is always helpful to think outside the box.
* Remind yourself that it is not the end of the world, things happen, and hard times pass. If you faced an embarrassing situation, people will forget about it quicker than you think.
* Leading a healthy and loving life does wonders to your way of thinking. Doing sports, spending time with loved ones, or just having fun, all affect your mentality positively. Consider spending more time with the people you care about, and get their perspective on the situation, you might be surprised how much different it can be.

Of course, consulting an expert is always an option if you feel that the negative thoughts are getting out of control.

You can do this, I believe in you!
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