by Lesley Lyle | September, 2017 | self-development
Nowadays we are overwhelmed from all sides with books, retreats, courses, workshops and sabbaticals to discover yourself. The happiness market is in full swing. We have to search for our ‘authentic self. ‘ We are evolving creatures, we change constantly, so how can...
by Lesley Lyle | August, 2017 | Happiness
In every aspect of daily life there are many different choices and decisions to be made and constantly trying to make the ‘right choice’ can be a source of stress. Whilst we might think that having more choices in life must be better, research suggests that this is...
by Lesley Lyle | August, 2017 | Brain chemicals
Imagine yourself getting great news on your phone. It stimulates your dopamine, which paves a neural pathway connecting your phone to your dopamine. The great feeling of dopamine tells your brain “this meets my needs.” Of course you don’t consciously think...
by Lesley Lyle | July, 2017 | self-growth
In her book Love 2.0, Barbara Fredrickson (Fredrickson, 2013) claims we can experience micro-moments of love numerous times a day, even with complete strangers. She goes on to say that any moment of connection with another person gives the same pleasure as felt when...
by Lesley Lyle | July, 2017 | Health
Am I addicted? Recently I have started to question whether I have an addiction to alcohol. Life has continued to throw its challenges in our lives and I find myself drinking something virtually every day. Is that considered an addiction though? Or is it a...
