by Lesley Lyle | November, 2018 | Homelessness
It was a warm and sunny day. I had just arrived at Waterloo station to meet a good friend of mine for a long overdue catch up over lunch. As I walked down the steps of the station entrance, a familiar sight beheld me. Sitting quietly, a man in his forties, watching...
by Lesley Lyle | November, 2018 | hope
The Set Up I joined my fellow MAPP classmates from Bucks New University at the European Positive Psychology Conference expecting some fun and a bit of learning along the way. Never in my wildest imagination did I think that my classmate and I would be having dinner...
by Lesley Lyle | October, 2018 | Strengths
Until I became familiar with my own character strengths, I truly was only aware of my weaknesses. I worry a lot, I am oversensitive, I find it hard to adjust to life changes and I overthink. I believe I am not alone in this focus on weaknesses, regardless of having a...
by Lesley Lyle | October, 2018 | Addiction
I was going to write a blog about an academic issue. Then I decided to share a personal story that causes me great pain instead. I have a brother who is an alcoholic. It is a very sad situation in which he is severely ill with this condition and is no longer an...
by Lesley Lyle | October, 2018 | kindness
Early Lessons ‘Be kind’ was one of the first messages or lessons taught to me growing up. In fact, it was and remains one of the most important values taught to me as a small child. When reflecting on my childhood, both at home and school, all around me were messages...
