Are You Self-Critical Enough?

Forgot to say "Mashiv haruach" in Shemoneh Esrai? Don’t say, “It just happened; it’s an accident.” Criticize yourself! Fought with your wife? You had a part in it. It doesn’t mean blame yourself unnecessarily, but think into things and see what’s true about you. Sometimes you’ll discover good things, valuable midos that you have. That’s also worthwhile. But look for negative things too, and get rid of them. — Five Minutes a Day