Positive Intelligence
As you may have experienced from the Living Like Christ Lenten Study, Your mind is your best friend. But it can also be your worst enemy.
When it’s working for you, it’s great. But how often do your negative thoughts and emotions interfere with your performance, well-being and spiritual life?
Positive Intelligence (PQ) can help. PQ is an evidence-based approach to increasing your mental fitness so that you can be your best. This seven-week experience will help you:
Here’s what’s involved:
Learn more at one of the following orientation sessions being offered in April.
When it’s working for you, it’s great. But how often do your negative thoughts and emotions interfere with your performance, well-being and spiritual life?
Positive Intelligence (PQ) can help. PQ is an evidence-based approach to increasing your mental fitness so that you can be your best. This seven-week experience will help you:
- Reduce stress
- Build stronger relationships
- Improve decision-making
- Increase productivity
- Improve well-being
Here’s what’s involved:
- One (1) hour each week, on your own, learning how PQ works.
- One (1) hour each week in a PQ Pod (cohort) of up to six people led by a PQ facilitator. You'll select your available days/times when you register and will be assigned a Pod accordingly.
- About 15 minutes/day doing PQ reps to strengthen your mental fitness.
Learn more at one of the following orientation sessions being offered in April.
- Wednesday, April 10 at 10 am
- Thursday, April 11 at 6:30 pm
Here’s what others have to say about PQ:
To say that I would experience bouts of overwhelm is to downplay the importance of PQ on me and my life. Mostly, I noticed my anxiety quieted and allowed me to think and no longer feel as though I was on a hamster wheel. I’m also able to come from a place of empathy and concern when talking with other people. The results have been great.
~ Terri K. Williams, pastor, Milford Mill UMC and Salem UMC, Baltimore, MD
When I was invited to participate in the PQ program, I was feeling overwhelmed and on the brink of burnout in ministry. As I participated in the program, my perspective began to shift. Challenges were no longer obstacles to overcome, but rather opportunities to embrace and learn from. On a personal level, participating in PQ has changed my life. I am more at peace with my life and relationships. I am more free to explore and innovate in ministry.
~ Chet Jechura, pastor, Good Shepherd UMC, Baltimore, MD
When I was first approached about PQ, I thought I was too busy for another thing! However, I found that I could not afford NOT to spend time developing what PQ has offered me. The returns are immeasurable for the mere snippets of time and energy it requires.
~ Wanda Duckett, Baltimore Metropolitan District Superintendent, Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church
To say that I would experience bouts of overwhelm is to downplay the importance of PQ on me and my life. Mostly, I noticed my anxiety quieted and allowed me to think and no longer feel as though I was on a hamster wheel. I’m also able to come from a place of empathy and concern when talking with other people. The results have been great.
~ Terri K. Williams, pastor, Milford Mill UMC and Salem UMC, Baltimore, MD
When I was invited to participate in the PQ program, I was feeling overwhelmed and on the brink of burnout in ministry. As I participated in the program, my perspective began to shift. Challenges were no longer obstacles to overcome, but rather opportunities to embrace and learn from. On a personal level, participating in PQ has changed my life. I am more at peace with my life and relationships. I am more free to explore and innovate in ministry.
~ Chet Jechura, pastor, Good Shepherd UMC, Baltimore, MD
When I was first approached about PQ, I thought I was too busy for another thing! However, I found that I could not afford NOT to spend time developing what PQ has offered me. The returns are immeasurable for the mere snippets of time and energy it requires.
~ Wanda Duckett, Baltimore Metropolitan District Superintendent, Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church