by Lesley Lyle | May, 2016 | Brain chemicals
Neuroplasticity drops after puberty. We can add new leaves to our neural trees after that, but new branches are rare. That’s why we often find ourselves using neural pathways built in youth despite our best intentions. We don’t consciously rely on old pathways, and...
by Lesley Lyle | May, 2016 | Strengths
I could tell within seconds of talking to Andy that his dominant strength was Analytical, a man whose first response was always “prove it.” He wanted proof of any claim. He wanted data, statistics and facts. Yet even more facts often wasn’t enough to settle things...
by Lesley Lyle | May, 2016 | A Million Smiles
I’m not a huge fan of online or text slang and will usually cringe at the sight of LOL (call me old fashioned). But, that aside, what’s behind the popular acronym is something really special. Laughing is both heart-warming and nourishing for the body, mind and soul....
by Lesley Lyle | April, 2016 | Clarity is . . .
2016 is my year to be on the hunt for joy. I realized just this morning that the leaves are rapidly growing, and I didn’t even notice it until now. They’ve been bursting through their slumber for some time now. It’s my long days, many projects and urgency to make...
by Lesley Lyle | April, 2016 | self-development
Back from Holiday Every year, my partner and I travel to his homeland, Brazil at the beginning of March, for a 2-3 week break. We usually spend most of our time in São Paulo visiting family and friends. We also make sure we get to the coast to enjoy the beautiful...
