I-Power

This book provides a refreshing new take on concepts like 'self', 'me' and 'boundaries'. George Dieter challenges traditional thinking with new perspectives that redefine the neural networks in new directions. His conceptualization leads to new insights in understanding conflict, relationships and ultimately self-empowerment. He moves smoothly between big picture concepts and neuroscience - from cognitions to emotions and how a strategy for life can be found in a fresh understanding of the self. -- Dr Pieter Rossouw

The key to happiness lies within! By implementing boundaries so that we take responsibility only for ourselves, we learn that nobody can 'make' us feel or do anything; only we are responsible for how we feel. The result is less interpersonal conflict and greatly enhanced feelings of contentment and fulfilment.We all too often look for happiness and contentment via relationships, success and recognition - all things that lie outside ourselves. Underpinned by Boundary Theory, this book illustrates why this approach is actually at the heart of why we end up experiencing unhappiness and discontent. By learning to approach life with a boundary focus, we discover that nobody can 'make' us feel or do anything; only we are responsible for how we feel. We also become able to switch our rational brain on, and our emotional brain off, when making decisions or facing challenges. And we are far better placed to minimise stress. By implementing boundaries so that we take responsibility only for ourselves, we will find ourselves able to lessen interpersonal conflict, and greatly enhance our feelings of contentment, fulfilment and balance.