We all know that financial stress can be a burden, but it can also have a negative effect on your health. Understanding the relationship between financial and physical wellness can help you improve both areas of your life.
In fact, employees who struggle from financial stress are often more likely to have less focus at work, an unhealthier lifestyle and higher medical costs.
Financial problems are consistently rated among the highest source of stress for people, and can cause anxiety, frustration and feelings of hopelessness.
This stress can also contribute to the following physical problems:
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Insomnia
- More frequent colds and minor illness
- Unhealthy habits—such as smoking, drinking and over-eating
Many employees have surprisingly little knowledge about managing finances, so simply offering education can be a huge benefit. If you have a wellness program, work to include the financial component with the overall program.
For more in-depth information on financial and physical wellness and how to recognize the signs of financial stress and ways to cope, click here.
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