"Self- applauding/applause"- envisage tiny ppl in ur mind scolding you (ur inner critics) for self- criticism.
Now, imagine these tiny critics clapping after every action, thought, idea u think/suggest. God it's late here, forgive my oddness! xx
Perhaps self-analysis, since when we are being critical of ourselves, we can break down negative thoughts by analysing them and end up not being so critical, a la CBT.