The Voice in My Head

I was reading a book yesterday that discussed the voice in your head.  I have a very negative voice in my head.  Always telling me I need to be more, do more, have more, etc.  The trick is that you have to learn to treat that negative voice in your head like it is a third party. Pretend it is not connected to you. It is hard to do.  Just remember, the voice in your head is not real.  You are much more than the voice.  I wonder if you treat the voice in your head like a small child, providing comfort, encouragement and love if it would start saying wonderful things instead of putting you down.  I think I may try that today.