Financial Strengthsbuilder is a program for yourPATH to Wealth.
Globally the fear of unemployment and subsequent loss of financial wellbeing continues, whether in developed or developing countries.
The psychological impact of debt and financial losses is as intense as physical pain. It also causes feelings of inadequacy and loss of status in society. Feeling financially insecure affects all the other aspects of our lives.
It is impossible to even consider helping others if I cannot even look after myself first - becoming a soveign individual and financially independent is one of the best ways to make a difference as you also reduce the financial burden on others around you. Being financially independent makes your globally more mobile so you can travel, have more options where you want to live and what you want to do with your life.
Impact of financial stress
- Reduced productivity
- Increased abscence from work
- Increased rates of errors and poor decision making
- Being disengaged at work or other activities due to worry and anxiety
- Feeling helpless and turning resentment towards colleagues and the organization even if they are not the direct cause of the distress
- Spending work time having to deal with personal issues and increasing fear of losing work because of using up work time to deal with private matters
- Pressure to compromise values and act “unethically”
Building Strengths in personal financial management – bounce forward capability addressing financial issues holistically
Financial Strengthsbuilder offers interactive programs and presentations that provide an understanding of important information to adapt to the current situation and build healthy habits for the future, such as:
- The origins of the global economic crisis and the impact on companies and individuals and what it means for the future
- The psychology of finance, including the impact of consumerism on society and how to manage it on a personal level (Affluenza)
- The myths of instant-cash happiness and how to counter unrealistic expectations
- How the build a quality life without becoming stingy or feeling deprived – simple living
- From uncontrolled consumption to mindful and enjoyable buying
- Building social networks to support healthy and quality life styles whilst building a mindset of prudence and quality consumption
- Using the current economic crisis to build new spending habits for the future to become financially strong and independent
We can also support these workshops with communication and awareness campaigns to support organizational financial wellness programs.
