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By Chad A. Buck, Ph.D.

Are you busy? For most us, the answer is always "Yes". John Lennon once said "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." Making plans and being busy isn't always a bad thing, but are we in fact so busy that we might be missing out on the important things in our lives like staying connected with family and friends; being productive at work; making our health a priority; or achieving our personal goals.

Learning about how to establish financial health can be daunting. Vanderbilt Human Resources has a fun way to help you educate yourself on ways to save money and get the most out of your Vanderbilt benefits. Download this financial literacy crossword and grow your financial knowledge.

Becoming fiscally stable requires income and a skillset to manage your financial resources. 70% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and 64% of Americans cannot cover an emergency of a thousand dollars without borrowing money. The average person owes nearly a quarter of each paycheck to consumer debts: student loans, credit cards, and car loans. As living expenses rise and debt grows, the need for affordable support for debt reduction and money management is crucial.

This issue (Medical Center Edition) includes: Leading by Example with Freddie Easley Health & Wellness By The Numbers FY15 Healthy Food Choices at Work NEW - HR Corner: Give Your Benefits A Checkup Recipe: Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs We want your feedback!

In this issue: How to Complete Go for the Gold Leading By Example The Counselor's Corner The ABC's of Hepatitis Hold the Stuffing Issue 355, 2015 - October/November 2015

We often talk about health and wellness as goals, but the real focus is about our quality of life. We are actually meaning more than wellness; we are seeking “well-being.” Wellness is the absence of illness. While this is a good thing, it doesn't address what it takes to be happy or to enjoy life.

By Chad A. Buck, Ph.D.

Issue 351, 2015 - February/March 2015 This issue includes: Leading By Example with Vice Chancellor Eric Kopstain Your Guide to the NEW Health Plus Health Guide OHC Talks - Obesity: Gradual Progress is Key to Success