When's the last time you did a self-check in on your emotional health? Emotional health is the art of recognising and managing your inner world with clarity. It helps you navigate life’s challenges thoughtfully rather than reactively. It is the gateway to emotional mastery. When emotional mastery is achieved, the heart trusts the mind, and the mind trusts the heart.- Brendon Burchard Here’s a brief overview of four essential elements of emotional health that support emotional mastery: Self...

Tragedy or comedy? First the tragedy. Here comes a sad story... At the time of writing this newsletter, both my parents have just passed away. First my mother five weeks ago, and then, just this week, my father also left his body. My parents had been divorced for 45 years, so their passing was somewhat of a tragic coincidence. As you can imagine, it's an overwhelming experience. Two funerals to attend and all that comes with them. I've been deep in reflection. Part of that reflection is about...

How to be hard at rest. Sounds odd doesn't it? My relationship with rest is unhealthy. I find it hard to rest well. Usually there are feelings of guilt, of wasting time, or missing opportunity, or letting someone down, of being unproductive. I try to turn up in all aspects of my life in high definition. But without downtime, without a deliberate practice around self-care, the cycle is one of diminishing returns. So here's what I'm at work on: I am changing my relationship with time. I realise...