by Lesley Lyle | March, 2015 | Community
Communities and families are an entwined part of a person’s well-being; each thread is meaningful unto itself while being important to the other threads it connects with. Similarly is the case with families; the threads that bind can strengthen through care and...
by Lesley Lyle | March, 2015 | Health
I have been fortunate that my life has been enhanced by the principles of positive psychology and I would like this to be reflected at my death and beyond. I don’t really believe in the ‘afterlife’ as such but I recognise that we all live on through...
by Lesley Lyle | March, 2015 | Positive Psychology, self-development
Mindset and the name Carol Dweck are synonymous. Psychologist Carol Dweck has been researcher and developing ways to use mindset in many areas of psychology. As a psychologist, researcher, professor program developer and author, Carol Dweck has exclusively focused on...
by Lesley Lyle | March, 2015 | Positive Psychology
CORE VIRTUE – TEMPERANCE – Protecting against excess I. Forgiveness and Mercy: This strength involves forgiving those who have wronged or offended us. Forgiveness entails accepting the shortcomings of others, giving people a second chance, and putting...
by Lesley Lyle | March, 2015 | Positive Psychology, self-development
CORE VIRTUE – JUSTICE – Healthy community life I. Citizenship [social responsibility, loyalty, teamwork]: Citizenship involves working as a member of a group for the common good. People with this strength are loyal to the organizations of which they...
