Testimonial for Positive Intelligence

I went into this program not really knowing what to expect, but I'm always looking to improve myself. I know I can be my own worst enemy sometimes (often)! I was intrigued by the idea of "mental fitness" - that we could work out our brain like we do our muscles - and I was hoping it would help me prioritize myself. Between my career, my kids, my relationships, I felt like I was usually last on the list. I was hoping it could give me some tools to fix this. At its most essential, I was hoping this would help me make myself happier. But I had no idea what that would look like or how that would happen.

Through the program, I learned how to work those muscles of my brain many times throughout the day doing really basic, simple stuff that I would never have thought of myself. Nor would have I have ever known these easy exercises could form new neural pathways, aka working out my brain. I found Shirizad, the founder of the program, straightforward, real and easy to follow, as was Coach Sandy. Working with her as my coach helped me apply the concepts that we were learning to real life - she would give examples, she'd answer questions, and have us do exercises that illustrated the "how."

The other part of this process that I found helpful was the group or "pod" that went through the program with me. They were supportive, open and curious - and  I was surprised by the level of connection we forged in a short period of time and with just a weekly zoom. We knew we were in a safe space where we could share our challenges, our confusion, concern and even the parts of ourselves that are hard to acknowledge. There was never any judgment, just acceptance and encouragement. At the end of the program we celebrated each other, and going through the six weeks together, learning and leaning on each other really felt like an accomplishment. 

What I've found at the end of six week is that this program has made me aware of my thoughts. There are so many things I’ve learned but the most important to me is increased self-awareness. I’m much more in tune with how my thoughts affect how I’m living my day to day – and equally importantly, how I can change that for the better. 

I feel like I still have a lot to learn and ways to grow, but I have new tools and motivation to do it. I know more ways to recognize when my thoughts aren't serving me, and what to do about it even when I don't have a lot of time. I think anyone could benefit from Positive Intelligence, but I would especially recommend it to anyone who's feeling like they can be doing better - either in their relationships, in their career, in their self-care - anyone who might feel like they're looking for that missing piece. I think this might be what they're looking for.

• Stacey M.