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Earlier this week I commented to a friend that I was feeling stuck \u2014 just couldn\u2019t seem to get my mojo mo-ing. My brain needed a kick in the butt. I don\u2019t *think* the struggle has been with my inner critic: the stuck feeling is pretty irrational. I\u2019m involved with some wonderful projects that are moving toward fruition. Perhaps that stuckness has more to do with projects moving\u00a0 at a reasonable pace; perhaps I\u2019m missing the adrenalin rush that comes barreling toward an impossible deadline at breakneck speed. Whatever the reason, I pulled some reader comments that never fail to make me smile. And it worked. In fact, these reader comments made me smile so much that I decided to share them with you. A wonderful, warm treatise on turning creative doubt into strength There’s not a writer that doesn’t struggle with what one of my writing teachers called the “inner terrorist.” Trouble is, too many of us listen to that voice whispering, “It’s no good. You suck. You’re not a real writer. Get a job, hippie.” Well, maybe not that last one, but I digress. Andrea has written a warm, humane book full of wisdom and ideas for not only understanding your inner critic, but using the annoying bastard’s constant feedback to help you become a better writer, artist or… creative anything. It’s a wonderful book. If you’re a writer, or you know anyone who’s a writer, get it. ~ A. Vince Very good!\u00a0 This book it so very, very good! Andrea Patten gives us a fresh approach to dealing with what I believe is a virtually universal issue – the negative voice in our heads that tells us we can’t, we shouldn’t, we aren’t, and prevents us from living our best lives. She tells us to quit fighting it and learn to use it to our advantage, turning the usual advice upside down and giving us a formula that works! Bravo, Ms. Patten. Her writing style supports her message with warmth, acceptance, and humor. This book is an easy, fun read and could well be life changing. I will recommend this book to clients and friends with pleasure. ~ CW Andrea Patten has scored a homerun with this gem of a book! Andrea Patten has scored a homerun with this gem of a book! So many people struggle with nagging voice that does its best to stop all of us from falling down, failing, and well – sharing our gifts with the world. The Inner Critic Advantage will give every reader tips, tools, and strategies to make peace with one’s inner critic once and for all! ~ P. Nolan Name it, claim it, tame it! Everyone has an Inner Critic. In The Inner Critic Advantage, author Andrea Patten explains how to work with your biology and turn that endless supply of self-directed criticism into an unbeatable advantage. Your inner critic may be a force of nature but, by following Andrea’s practical advice as outlined in the book, you’ll learn it’s a force of nature that can be tamed… \u00a0once it’s named. ~ Linda Lopeke I learned to embrace my fear I learned that I need to thank my fears since they are telling me something important. I wouldn’t want to totally shut it up since it is designed to protect me. I need all the self-protection skills I can use in my life! ~ SB Alone in My head in the hazardous waste landfill ! Alone in my head was like being in a hazardous waste landfill!!So many of Andrea’s practical suggestions and positive mindsets resonated with me and MADE SENSE! Looking forward to my head becoming a fertile landscape. ~ LP A must-read for those of us that battle our inner critic \u2014 and who doesn’t!? The author has a very unique writing style that will keep you laughing and interested. I learned a lot from this book. ~ J Wilson Yes! A self help book that really does what it says! By using the suggestions in this instructional guide I am able to understand and quiet that critical, self-mutilating voice inside my head and turn it into a friend and helpmate. Applause for Andrea Patten! ~ BJ O\u2019Keeffe A very amazing helpful book This book is very interesting. As a person who recently suffered from anxiety followed by depression this book made me understand why suddenly our brain acts weirdly which change us completely. ~ JA Mana Care to share? Here are some easy tweets to send. 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<\/a>Alone in my head was like being in a hazardous waste landfill!!So many of Andrea’s practical suggestions and positive mindsets resonated with me and MADE SENSE!<\/p>\n