Are you stressed out over finances? A survey has found that money is the number one stress for people. It also pointed out that there seems to be a connection between people’s well-being and their finances. Nearly three-quarters of the respondents said they were stressed about money and some went on to say it was affecting their health.
Some of the survey’s findings about this financial anxiety showed that those who were experiencing financial concerns were more likely to have unhealthy behaviors as a response to the stress, with many saying a lack of money prevents them from enjoying a healthier lifestyle. In this study from the APA it was recommended that people in this situation get in place a support system of people that they can realize extra emotional strength from so to improve their situation.
So, there’s no shortage of financial advice and self-help gurus, and there is usually the uncle, aunt, friend, parent, etc., that knows just what you need to do; and therein is the rub – who do you really want to turn to with your confidential information that can help you with a plan that’s tailored to what works for you?
Do you want to be forced to fit into a generic product, solution, or someone else’s mental model of what’s important to them, or work on it with someone who is not a professional practitioner that is not obligated to confidence and what’s only best for you?
Something to consider is to start with a professional having business and coaching experience that keeps all in confidence, has methods to get ‘under your hood’ to know the issues, and can help you build a smart plan tailored to you that helps you over barriers, then holds you accountable for your goals while also facilitating you to overcome challenges that may arise.
If you think such an approach may help you be able to better manage stress going forward and improve your financial situation , contact us.
