Olympic champion Djokovic says, “I believe that one of life’s greatest lessons is learning to be comfortable with discomfort”. That is how it is with ‘negative’ emotion. What if there is no such thing as ‘negative’ emotion? What if ‘negative’ emotions such as anxiety, sadness and anger are just judgements? What if feeling is not … Read more

Emotional Strength is a philosophy and a way of living that promotes a different way of responding to all emotion, particularly those labelled ‘negative’ emotion. We are taught that happiness is the only acceptable emotion. There are songs written about ‘Don’t worry, be happy’. Children are taught that if they have a sad expression on … Read more

Running a marathon is similar to running a small business. Running the distance challenges every part of me. Every day I discover new ways of underestimating my capabilities. When I think I have reached my limit, I discover I have got more in me and I take the next step. To run long distance, I … Read more