Mindfulness is a meditation practice that involves training your mind to be more present, aware, and engaged in the here-and-now, rather than distracted or wrapped up in thoughts. Negative self-thoughts are a stimulus that keeps people stuck in a cycle of reacting and self-criticizing. Meditation helps people create space and distance from those thoughts, allowing them to separate from them and choose different responses.
Loving-kindness meditation as a way to help the mind shift from negative, self-critical thoughts to self-love. In a loving-kindness meditation, you repeat positive intentions and desires for yourself.