by Lesley Lyle | March, 2015 | Positive Psychology
The Broaden and Build Theory of positive emotions is the brain-child of evolutionary psychologist Barbara Fredrickson 1,2 .The theory describes how the 10 positive emotions of joy, serenity, amusement, awe, pride, gratitude, interest, inspiration, hope, and love are...
by Lesley Lyle | March, 2015 | Health
For the purpose of this blog, it is necessary to clarify a few common myths that are associated with Positive Psychology to help remove the notion that this field of science resembles that of a bouncy cheerleading group and couldn’t possibly be of any value to those...
by Lesley Lyle | March, 2015 | Education, What Positive Psychology Means To Me
What Positive Psychology Means to Me In pursuit of the good life. To me Positive Psychology is the application of virtue and strength in the pursuit of the good life. It is finding meaning in being and being mindful that achieving the good life takes work and practice...
by Lesley Lyle | January, 2015 | What Positive Psychology Means To Me
It’s Never Too Late or Too Early For Positive Change. The very first time I heard the word ‘Positive psychology’ I was hooked. I had absolutely no idea what it was but I knew I wanted to. On reflection, that was a life-changing moment for me and like most profound...
