Features steps on how to get unstuck and recover from setback through attention (mindfulness), acceptance, and authentic action.

1. OPENING UP
To Difficulties & Disappointments
How to get unstuck and
recover from setback
Presented by:Presented by:
Dyan WilliamsDyan Williams
www.dyanwilliams.comwww.dyanwilliams.com

2. Why do we HATE
difficulties &
disappointments?

3. they add to uncertainty

4. they make us feel vulnerable

5. they reveal our weaknesses

6. Why would we want
to OPEN UP to
difficulties &
disappointments?

7. they are sure to happen

8. they build resilience

9. they help us learn and grow

10. What makes it HARD to
get unstuck and
recover from setback?

11. taking on too much
at a time

12. craving control over the
uncontrollable

13. getting bogged down with
getting things right

14. How do we
get unstuck
and recover
from setback?

15. AttentionAttention
1. Seize the
power of
the present

16. AttentionAttention
2. Start with
small steps

17. AttentionAttention
3.Develop a
centering
practice

18. AcceptanceAcceptance
4. Expect tough
hurdles and
stumbling
blocks

19. AcceptanceAcceptance
5. Make
space for all
thoughts &
emotions

20. AcceptanceAcceptance
6. Show
yourself
compassion

21. AuthenticityAuthenticity
7.Take action
regardless of
the fruits

22. AuthenticityAuthenticity
8. Focus on
what you
can do

23. AuthenticityAuthenticity
9.Cultivate
a growth
mindset

24. Email: dyan@dyanwilliams.comEmail: dyan@dyanwilliams.com Telephone: (612) 323-1859Telephone: (612) 323-1859
Website: www.dyanwilliams.comWebsite: www.dyanwilliams.com
You may be disappointed if you
fail, but you are doomed if you
don't try.
- Beverly Sills (opera legend)