Like millions of people around the world, we were deeply saddened at the news of Stephen Sutton's death two weeks ago. He had captured the hearts of not only our nation, but those of people all over the world, who were in awe of and inspired by his courage and continued zest for life despite his terminal cancer. Stephen, who had said "I don't see the point in measuring life in time anymore, I would rather measure it in terms of what I actually achieve. I'd rather measure it in terms of making a difference, which I think is a much more valid and pragmatic measure" was diagnosed with metastatic bowel cancer in September 2010 when he was just 15.

We're pleased to share with you this guest blog from our new associate and Passion Expert, Susanna Halonen.

How many times have you heard the phrase "find your passion" or "follow your passion"? Probably a few times. Do you embrace it or are you frustrated by the notion that you have to find this one and only passion to monetise and base your life on? The good news is that your frustration is about to end. New research in positive psychology has shown that you don't need pursue your passion, but instead bring it out of you.

How often have you been told you're great at something and just brushed it off as nothing? I'm extremely good at doing that and never believing it's a sincere compliment or acknowledgment of a genuine strength I have. After all, isn't that just something we all do naturally without thinking about it?