Many years ago, my inner critic and I made peace and decided to be friends after we had some pretty nasty run ins. I tended to be an over perfectionist and highly critical of my work which made me feel like total crap. Then I realized that instead of allowing my inner critic to beat me down, we should just work together. 

So now my inner critic brings out the best in me. The little voice is nagging enough to push me to give my very best, but she also knows when it's enough and shuts up. I am no longer afraid to make mistakes. Hey, that's part of live - we all screw up. Being critical of yourself and having certain expectations is okay as long as you know how far you can stretch. Let your inner voice surprise you and together, you might be able to reach for the stars.