As human beings we have an inherent awareness of self: We are able to form an identity for ourselves and give this identity a value. This differentiates us from animals in that we can choose an identity and decide if we like ourselves or not. But along with this capacity humans can also judge and it is with self-judgement that problems arise. We all make judgments everyday as to what we like and don't like but when self-judgment begins to reject parts of our own character we can do great and terrible damage to ourselves. By using the ideas and exercises in this simple guide it is my hope that the reader can awaken to all possibilities, learn to recognize the negative inner voice for what it is, and lead a more happy and productive life.