Der innere Gegenspieler

The inner opponent. How to find and overcome it. This is how we can free ourselves from negative thoughts, change our lives, and find satisfaction. We know it as the "inner couch potato," which undermines our self-discipline and sends us to the cozy couch instead of to exercise. This opponent, who resides deep within us, prevents us from taking action. As a secret enemy in our minds, it hinders our positive personal development. It makes us disheartened and robs us of energy. However, it is up to us whether we allow our inner opponent to take control. In this book, Uwe Böschemeyer demonstrates that we are by no means at the mercy of our inner turmoil. For it is not fate or genetics that determine our life path. We can take action ourselves and take charge of our lives. The inner opponent: What it is, what it does, where it comes from – and how we can overcome it. Effective help with tips from the personality theory of the Enneagram and the therapeutic approaches of Viktor Frankl. Recognizing patterns, effecting change, and enhancing quality of life: This is how we harness the constructive power of the "ally." Getting out of the victim role and becoming happy: We determine the course of our life path ourselves. Why do we often do exactly what we don’t want? The reason lies in our inner opponent. Uwe Böschemeyer provides many practical tips and suggestions on how we can recognize it and set limits to its power. This guide is based on his many years of experience as a theologian and psychotherapist. Uwe Böschemeyer encourages us to look beyond conventional wisdom and to refocus on what is essential: gratitude, self-love, and confidence.