Why do you think that other person’s actions pushed your buttons? How can you work on improving those insecurities? For the most effective results, it helps to keep track of your thoughts in a journal. Most likely, you’ll start to notice patterns, or certain times and situations where you’re more judgmental. For example, you might be more judgmental when you’re around certain people, in certain environments, or when you’re feeling a certain way. Learning to recognize these triggers is an important step toward becoming less judgmental.