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Get Over It! Overcoming Obstacles A presentation for SHE SAYS Brighton 12th January 2012 by Sally Turner

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Sally TurnerWriter, Broadcaster & PR Consultant web:www.evesvolcano.com email: sally@evesvolcano.com twitter: @EvesVolcano

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Ganesh“Remover of Obstacles” & “Lord of Beginnings”

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What is an obstacle?• something that blocks one’s way or prevents or dictionary definition: hinders progress• socially conditioned definition: something negative, that sparks blame and frustration, which shouldn’t be happening to me• alternative definition: a challenging situation or experience that may ultimately lead to greater wisdom, creativity and success

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“Obstacles” – My Top Three1. Health issues : Vulvodynia, CFS/M.E, Depression2. Redundancy and unemployment3. Inner critic

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My Inner Critic

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“Solutions” - Three Top Tips1. Well-being: meditation, exercise, perspective2. Creativity3. Flexibility

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“Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.” - Napoleon Hill