The teacher who is not experiencing financial well-being is subject to a particular stress that has been closely linked with physical illness and marital discord. If I am that teacher, I am vulnerable to stressors that likely will damage my health and quality of life, and ultimately undermine my ability to earn an income and sustain a stable home life.

If your financial status is not healthy, your hope lies in the reality that you have power to create a personal financial structure that keeps you from wondering whether you’ll be able to pay the light bill. You also have power to understand both the role money plays in your day-to-day life and the psychological factors that drive your thoughts about money and your spending habits.

Wellness Inventory Sample Questions: Financial Well-being