Financial Education Benefits Center Suggests Prioritizing Optimism in the New Year
SAN RAMON, Calif., Jan. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Year is a time for optimism, as everyone imagines a brighter future in which they fulfill their New Year's resolutions. However, stress levels are high going into 2018. According to a study by American Psychological Association, nearly two-thirds of Americans are stressed about the future of the nation. For those who may hold onto stress, perhaps a resolution geared toward optimism is in order. Financial Education Benefits Center, a company offering health and lifestyle wellness membership benefits, supports its members with their goals and encourages all to adopt optimism as one of them.
Optimism and positivity are keys to happiness and success in life. According to science, positive thinking has the power to build success, which brings happiness. In fact, positive thinking can trigger a positive spiral of happiness and success. But it's not easy to change thinking patterns from negative to positive. It's possible to train the brain, but it takes determination and sustained effort.
"Optimism seems to be common at the turn of the year, but it can fizzle out quickly," said Jennifer Martinez, Manager at FEBC. "Just like gym attendance goes down after a couple months, optimism fades. But having optimism is important for being happy, so putting in extra effort to sustain it might have great results."
Optimism and positive thinking are skills that take practice before becoming second nature. There are several things that can be added to daily routines to foster optimism, like keeping a gratitude journal and doing nice things for people. But because of the prevalence of stress in America, perhaps some attention should go directly to dealing with stress.
Financial, emotional, and physical stresses can keep the mind in negative thought processes. Practicing optimism can help turn those thoughts positive, but it might take some focus on the negative first.
Financial stress can be alleviated through budgeting and regular financial monitoring. Staying on top of tight finances while focusing on the positive balances can help in the goal toward positive thinking. FEBC offers resources for budgeting for all members and will soon offer access to a financial helpline to members of its top benefits package.
Emotional stress can be tricky to manage depending on the cause. Meditation and mindfulness can help, as well as daily practice identifying the positive events from the day. Some people may find talking to a counselor especially useful in helping to get out of negative thought patterns that could be causing a great deal of stress. FEBC will soon offer a counseling benefit.
Health-related stresses can be addressed in several ways. Sometimes stress comes from worrying about symptoms, and other times stress can cause physical symptoms. Either way, getting clarity about what's behind the symptoms can help relieve the stress and bring about optimism. FEBC members have access to benefits that can get them on the phone with doctors and registered nurses at any time of day to get answers and start finding optimism in upcoming relief. Note: This benefit is not health insurance and should not replace traditional health insurance.
"FEBC offers a variety of services and discounts that help our members with their finances, health, and emotional wellness," said Martinez. "Our goal is to make finding help and savings easy for our members, which helps them focus on what matters. We hope they choose to focus on the positive and make optimism a priority in their lives."
About Financial Education Benefits Center
Financial Education Benefits Center is located in San Ramon, California. The membership company has already helped thousands of people save money and obtain the necessary education required to live a financially healthy life.
Financial Education Benefits Center has partnered with several name brand third-party companies to expand the financial and educational products and services available to its members and to provide a variety of wellness services as well.
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To learn more about Financial Education Benefits Center, please contact:
Financial Education Benefits Center
2010 Crow Canyon Place Ste. 100
San Ramon, CA 94583
1-800-953-1388
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