Do you have total well-being?

Another book I have finished is “Well-Being” The Five Essential Elements.” By Tom Rath and Dr. James Harter.  Tom Rath brought us the Strengthsfinder assessment.  And just “Strengthsfinder 2.0” there is a secret code in the book that allows you see where you stand on the five elements: career, financial, social, physical and community.  They argue that career is the most essential but the definition is wider than just paying work.  It is meaningful work.  That’s what we are all about at Total Business Transformation…rediscovering or creating the business that supports your ideal life. I am looking forward to taking the assessment that comes with “Well-Being” to see where I stand.  I have my suspicions but it will be fun to both see where I stand and then develop some action steps to help me get there.  As  I mentioned in a previous bog, interestingly enough…financial well-being is about financial security more than having a lot of money (as much as people think lots of money makes all the difference.)  So, what does financial security look like to you?  Is there a certain amount of money that you want at the bank or in your retirement account?  Watch out for the target to keep moving.  Have you tested that “number” out to see if it is based in reality?  The definition of financial security can also be impacted by your experience growing up.  Maybe your family was always short money and paid bills late so for you, security is about paying bills on time, and having the funds to pay them.  So, think about it and if you have a financial advisor, talk with him or her about how you might develop a plan for that financial security.  In the meantime, take a look at “Well-Being” (and ”Strengthsfinder 2.0”) to get to know yourself and where you stand in creating the complete well-being we all strive for.