So I've been told by a number of sources that reviewing my own games is a crucial part of becoming a better chess player, but when I do I feel like I'm just sort of rewatching the game. I understand that I should look for my mistakes so that I don't remake them, and I do this. But then it just still seems like my thought process is "Alright well don't let that type of thing happen again." Could anyone give me some general or specific advice for reviewing own games? Thanks a lot.

This article from Natalia Pogonina is very helpful. 

How to Analyze Chess Games

http://www.chess.com/article/view/how-to-analyze-chess-games

Thanks a lot!

It may not be the best way but here's what I do.

Only look at wins and losses.

I guess reviewing draws can be helpful but I really don't want to spend that much time on this.

Try to pinpoint where the game went wrong for the loser. Though you may have to trace back some moves to see where the deterioration really started.

Usually it's material based loss (a dropped piece), space based (the winner expanded into enemy territory often with the heavy pieces and caused collapse), or time based (the winner kept the pressure on forcing the defender to ultimately give up something), or some sort of combination of the three.

Try to come up with a better defensive plan for that place in the game.

Usually material based relief is simple coverage, space relief often some sort of freeing exchange, time based relief counter exchange with advantage often tempo.

Then bring out the computer and try out the different defensive ideas you've come up with.

It doesn't take many game reviews to get a good idea of what it takes to lose chess games and since most games are lost rather than won being able to recognize those traits can be handy.  

Hey thanks a lot.