Why do so many people with financial success still feel unfulfilled? Is there more to “wellbeing” than stable income and a comfortable lifestyle? In the quest for a happy life, we often chase careers, relationships, and material comforts. Yet, even after checking all those boxes, something intangible can remain missing. Enter spiritual wellbeing – a … Continue reading The Missing Pillar of Financial Wellbeing: Why Spiritual Wellness Matters
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Why Holistic Financial Planning Should Be at the Heart of Employee Benefits
As Academy planners operating in the employee benefits market, we know that traditional financial wellbeing initiatives often focus solely on short-term financial capital strategies. These include managing liabilities, supporting savings, and assisting employees from one pay period to the next. While these are essential tools, they do not address the deeper, more complex aspects of … Continue reading Why Holistic Financial Planning Should Be at the Heart of Employee Benefits
Exploring the Five Essential Elements of Wellbeing
At the Academy of Life Planning, we continually strive to integrate comprehensive wellbeing into financial planning. Understanding the broader aspects of wellbeing is crucial, not just for our personal growth, but also for guiding those we serve. Gallup's 2010 research offers profound insights into what constitutes a thriving life. Let's delve into the five essential … Continue reading Exploring the Five Essential Elements of Wellbeing
The Missing Component of Wellbeing: Spiritual Health
Since Rath and Harter published "Wellbeing: The Five Essential Elements" in 2010, wellbeing has been widely recognised as encompassing five dimensions: Career, Social, Financial, Physical, and Community. Their conclusions were based on an extensive global survey involving two million interviews. Despite the comprehensive nature of their study, there remains a glaring omission that has significant … Continue reading The Missing Component of Wellbeing: Spiritual Health
