How to use self-criticism for good

We all have a little voice that reminds us every time we're wrong. While, for the most part, it's good to self-aware (no one wants to be completely blind to their faults), this critical voice can really hold you back.

While it might sound trite, it's important to remember that there's no point in beating yourself up over every little mistake. It's not easy, but the more you work at accepting the principal that there are no complete failures, only learning opportunities, the more you can turn your self-awareness into a productive part of your personality.

As noted on the Life Coaches blog, "the critical voice will have some pretty smart suggestions. Just gotta remember to stop him from being such a crank."