02/19/2026
We are excited to kick off 2026 with a specific focus on the different dimensions of wellness and to share ideas about how to have a comprehensive approach to maintain them all in healthy ways. Think of this as winter dreaming and mindfulness for spring awakening.
This effort will reveal βThe Pearl Street Wayβ that summarizes our key priorities for the benefit of our members at the gym.
As we proceed further into the different dimensions of wellness for the Pearl Street Way, the financial dimension is our next focus.
"Priority #1: Recognize the power of money to bless people, priorities, and passions.
When the financial dimension of wellness is experienced in the best possible way, this first recommendation has a lot of evidence in the life of a person and it can impact the people around them, too. Smartly managed finances and wise stewardship of money during key opportunities allow many good things to occur in the lives of the people that we care about.
The effort also helps to elevate important priorities in our own lives and for those around us, too. Effective management of finances ensures that our passions have the tools needed to be fully realized. Be intentional to seek out examples of and knowledge about how to use finances and to steward them well. It is always wise to study something we want to get better at, to follow someone elseβs example, or to use helpful tools like budgets."
Visit our YT channel for our weekly discussion with Counselor Steve for more information or integrate this week's challenge into your weekend hibernation.
https://youtube.com/?si=gHhrHalw5lMWmh4d
The Pearl Street Way Exercise #14:
Pay attention to the people and places around you to see if there is some type of a financial need that you can cover for someone else. Have some cash available to help someone else out that needs it more than you in that moment. No matter the size of your generosity, it will be an unexpected blessing to the person and could help him or her in more ways that you can possibly know.