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Six ways to turn things around when the unexpected happens

Offer a helping hand

Nikki Hamblin and Abbey D'Agostino: 'We both felt that energy of helping each other.'

The two athletes discuss the race and what made them act the way they did.

Tell your troubles to a friendly bird

How Penguin the magpie brought me strength, hope and joy

An injured baby magpie helped a family heal after a near-fatal accident.

Start a campaign to help others

I survived an acid attack and had a law named after me

Outlook Inspirations Awards 2016 winner Natalia Ponce de Leon on her campaign

Get back on the bike and keep riding

I’m a blind extreme mountain biker

Bobby McMullen carried on skiing and mountain biking after he lost his sight

Don't take no for an answer

My Big Fat Greek Wedding: from being dumped by my agent to Hollywood blockbuster

Nia Vardalos wrote and starred in the biggest grossing romantic comedy film of all time.

Cook some spaghetti - and share it

The Italian cops who came for dinner

Alessandro Lo Stocco is a policemen who cooked dinner for a lonely elderly couple in Rome