Career and Financial Wellness
摘要
People spend a large portion of their lives working, so decisions about and experiences of work are critical to our well-being. Career or occupational wellness involves engaging in meaningful work that fits our interests, skills, and talents in a workplace that is supportive, enriching, and satisfying. The term work–life balance refers to the assumption that our work life and personal life should be fully separate with a strong boundary in between, and yet completely in balance with equal meaning, effort, and investment for each. In contrast, work–life integration assumes that work and nonwork can act in harmony or at least in cooperation with each other. The main work–life integration strategies used today are flexible work hours and flexible schedules. Regarding financial wellness, financial stress, and strain can make us physically, mentally, and emotionally ill. Our financial goals and behaviors are an extension of our values, and the foundational habits and decisions that reflect personal values center around: (1) spending less than we earn, (2) budgeting, (3) saving, and (4) eliminating or reducing debt. These behaviors mean that we tend to make good financial decisions in line with our personal values, which can result in a purposeful approach to money and a happier, more contented life.