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“The test of real and vigorous thinking,
the thinking which ascertains truths instead of dreaming dreams, is successful application to practice.”
~ John Stuart Mill
48 Workbook 2: Improve Your Financial Life
Your Financial Stress Profile—Evaluations
Now you’re ready to consider specific recommendations for each of the Stressors in your Profile. The 14 Stressors are evaluated individually and you can refer to the score in your Profile Summary to see which level best describes the amount of pressure you’re currently experiencing in each area.
Analysis and Recommendations
The analysis and recommen-
dations correspond to each
of the possible overall scores
for that Stressor: “Mild,”
“Moderate,” and “Severe.”
Read the column that relates
to your level of stress to review the recommendations for your score. Feel free to also review the other level’s recommendations. You may wish to make notes in the back of the workbook of things you want to particularly focus on.
Each evaluation includes a paragraph describing that area’s stressor and why it’s worth your consideration. Then several observations, recommendations or actions follow that apply to your level of stress. Consider the specific exercises you can use to begin to help you better manage the stress in your life.
Follow-Up
Don’t forget to periodically re-
take your Stress Profile. Hopefully each time you’ll be moving toward a lower level of overall stress. Taking the action to apply these recommendations in your daily life will help you successfully move toward your goal of personal and financial fitness.