“Money, Money, Money, Money” …  how many of us know this song?  If you are having money troubles, the old quote, “money makes the world go ‘round” would seem to be the answer to the problem.  How many of us have told our children” money doesn’t grow on trees!”, and then your children went out into the yard to look for the tree?  Trust me, I went out there looking for it, too!..but didn’t find it!  Money troubles can cause stress and stress can cause money trouble.  If you are having financial issues, this can lead to stress, which can affect your physical, emotional, spiritual and mental health.  Stress issues related to money can lead to work performance issues that could result in job loss and income loss. Many couples argue about finances and sometimes this leads to separation and eventually divorce, if they can’t resolve the issue.  During the recent pandemic, many people lost their jobs and incomes, making life difficult to manage and very stressful.  Being reduced from two-income households to one or no income household has been a hardship for many. This will continue until our economy rebounds and we start to slowly recover.  Our lives have been affected by the pandemic in so many ways. Financial struggles along with the health and safety of our families are the two biggest fears people are faced with.  EAN can offer suggestions to help you work through the issues and stress related to financial concerns affecting you and your daily life.  To reach us, please call 828.252.5725 or 800.454.1477. You can also contact us through our website at “contact us”.

 

 

Everyone is asking this question, “What do I do now”?  This global pandemic has all of us worried, afraid, anxious, depressed, stressed, frustrated, irritated… you get the idea.  Even before this crisis struck, you probably asked yourself this question when a crisis arose either at home and/or work.  A family issue, marital issue, job stress, etc.  can pop up at any time on any day.  This immediate global crisis is striking fear in the hearts of most people. Jobs are being lost, little or no income coming in, childcare issues, health issues and of course, the COVID-19 virus if you contract this disease. What do I do now? We can stay safe, stay home, follow government guidelines, wash our hands, and social distance by 6 feet. But, more than that, we need to stay connected with our family, friends and/or co-workers. Just to hear a voice that cares can calm and help ground you when you don’t know what to do.  EAN is still here to help and we are scheduling phone or secure video appointments. We have caring counselors that will listen and help provide resources and guidance during this difficult time. Please don’t hesitate to contact us to speak with a counselor. Our phone number is 828.252.5725 or 800.454.1477.