FINANCIAL
WELLNESS
By Amanda Taylor
In today’s world, stress about money has
become almost as common as breathing.
According to the American Psychological
Association’s Stress in America survey, 72% of
Americans report feeling stressed about money
at least some of the time, and over 60% say it is
a significant source of anxiety in their lives.
Financial stress has been directly linked to
insomnia, anxiety disorders, depression, high
blood pressure, and a host of chronic health
conditions. In fact, research from the American
Institute of Stress suggests that money is the
number one cause of stress in the United States
— ranking even higher than work, relationships,
or personal health.
And yet, despite how deeply financial stress
impacts our wellbeing, financial education is
often left out of conversations around health
and wellness. We are taught to meditate,
exercise, and eat clean — but not how to build
an emergency fund, invest wisely, or eliminate
debt strategically.
If we truly want to promote holistic wellness,
we need to make financial education as
fundamental as physical fitness. Because
when you build financial health, you don't just
improve your bank balance. You build
confidence, peace of mind, and a foundation
for everything else you want to achieve.
The Overlooked Key to Lasting Health and Confidence
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