Whether we call it the inner critic, superego, or just plain nag, most of us have a judge within whos constantly on our case. A comprehensive guide to understanding how the inner critic works, this book offers practical, positive suggestions for breaking free of it. Using straightforward language and examples from everyday life, Byron Brown shows:li Where the inner judge came fromli How it operatesli Why it trips us upli Why we believe we need itli How to develop awareness of itli How to disengage from itli the soul qualities we can develop to weaken its influenceEach chapter begins with an episode of the Frank and Sue story, dramatically illustrating how the inner critic works; each chapter ends with a simple exercise designed to help the reader move along the path of self-discovery.