by Lesley Lyle | April, 2015 | A Million Smiles, Culture
Same, same, but different. They are not like us. In fact, I hope they never are. For some weeks since first arriving in Cambodia there has been one question that has plagued me – what is it that makes Cambodian people smile? After intensive internal debate, as...
by Lesley Lyle | April, 2015 | self-development
Creating an A* Life. Most people get stuck in what I call a C+ life. In school report terms, you ‘could do better’ and, for many, life can become a bit mundane. The solution isn’t to lower your sights. In fact, I’d argue the opposite! Too many people settle for C+ in...
by Lesley Lyle | April, 2015 | EMAPP Portugal, Positive Psychology
“Instead of just do it, just like it” said Barbara, with the cool and calm acuteness only experienced researchers can pull off. The evidence is becoming increasingly convincing: positive emotion has a measurable impact on our physiological parameters and physical...
by Lesley Lyle | April, 2015 | BNU, My Journey with a MAPP, self-development
Sometimes, people ask me if my life has changed since I enrolled on the MSc Applied Positive Psychology course (MAPP) at Bucks New University. The answer is no, my life has changed very little. However, the way I see my life and the world around me changed completely...
by Lesley Lyle | April, 2015 | Health
Positive Chi = Vitality. What is Chi? What is its link with vitality and why do we need it? How can having a positive relationship with Chi help us thrive through these times of uncertainty and opportunity? Why when we do something we love it seems to give us energy,...
