Overcoming complications, whether they are related to personal challenges, work, relationships, or health, can be a complex process that requires patience, resilience, and problem-solving skills, which is something we discussed with “When the Clouds Come” author Drew Povey. Here are some general steps and strategies to help you overcome complications in your life:

1. Acceptance
2. Clarify the issue
3. Set clear goals
4. Break it down
5. Seek information
6. Problem-solving
7. Seek support
8. Self-care
9. Stay organised
10. Flexibility
11. Learn from mistakes
12. Stay persistent
13. Positive mindset
14. Time management
15. Celebrate small wins
16. Seek professional help
17. Learn and grow

To overcome complications is a process, and it may take time. Be patient with yourself and stay focused on your goals. Seek help when necessary, and keep moving forward one step at a time.

So how do we overcome complications?

Thanks to the following guests for participating:

Drew Povey is an influential leadership authority with a unique multi-sector viewpoint on creating innovative and sustainable change. He has over twenty years’ experience working in elite level sport and education. The last decade he has also been privileged enough to work with charitable organisations, SMEs, multi-national businesses, the NHS and with the Police. Written with Sam Draper, When the Clouds Come is a secret weapon to dealing with obstacles and challenges in sport, work, education, and life in general.

Parenting teenagers expert and psychologist Angela Karanja

Therapist and the Essentials Method creator Anita Bentata

DaysOut.com managing director Catherine Warrilow

Equestrian coach, author, mentor and speaker Claire Nixon-Ord

Master coach, energy healer, teacher and author Gillian McMichael

International bestselling author and The Self-Mastery Transformatrix Hannah Watson, @thehannahwatsondev on Instagram

Creative Visionary, Keynote Speaker and Singer Songwriter, Mr Fabulous also known as Jay Kamiraz

Life coach and communications expert at Chocolate PR Jo Maloney

Author LS Kirkpatrick

NLP and Multiple Brain Coach and Trainer Sarah Fletcher

The Book of Revelations author Sophie Leone

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Today, she is a best-selling author and world renowned Buddhist teacher, but for many years Pema Chodron was simply known as Deidre. Watch as she reflects on why her second divorce was a turning point in her life and why she considers her ex-husband one of her greatest teachers. Today, she is a best-selling author and world renowned Buddhist teacher, but for many years Pema Chodron was simply known as Deidre. Watch as she reflects on why her second divorce was a turning point in her life and why she considers her ex-husband one of her greatest teachers.

Books looked at this week:

Drew Povey and Sam Draper: When the Clouds Come: Dealing with Difficulties, Facing Your Fears, and Overcoming Obstacles

Pema Chödrön: When Things Fall Apart

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