Feeling the Pressure? Let’s Talk Stress & How Your Benefits Can Help
Let’s be honest—life can feel like a lot. Long workdays, curveballs at home, unexpected expenses, and a calendar that never seems to slow down. Stress shows up in different ways, but it doesn’t have to take over.
That’s why your benefits exist—not just as a checkbox during open enrollment, but as tools you can use throughout the year to feel supported, stay healthy, and take care of what matters most.
Here's how your benefits can help:
Mental Health Support – Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or just need someone to talk to, your plan likely includes access to counselors, therapy, and online mental health tools. These are confidential and easy to access—don’t wait until you’re in crisis.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (if available) – Free, confidential support for personal, financial, or family-related stress. It’s there for the “life stuff” that can impact your well-being at work and at home.
Paid Time Off – You’re not expected to push through exhaustion. Use your time off to rest and reset—that’s what it’s for.
Wellness Programs & Perks (if offered) – Reimbursements, fitness discounts, and stress management tools are designed to help you build healthy habits and feel your best.
Financial Tools – HSA/FSA accounts, 401(k) contributions, and budget coaching (through your carrier or EAP) can ease financial stress—one of the biggest drivers of anxiety for most people.
Click the links below for more resources from your insurance carrier:
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
And here are a few simple ways to manage stress today:
Step outside and breathe—fresh air helps reset your mind.
Take five minutes without screens or noise. Even a short break helps.
Move your body—walk, stretch, or just get up and reset.
Talk to someone you trust.
Laugh. (Yes, that cat video counts.)
The Bottom Line:
Your benefits were built to help you feel supported—not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, and financially. Don’t wait for the perfect moment to use them. You’ve got tools at your fingertips right now.
If you’re not sure where to start or what’s available to you, reach out to HR or reply to this email—we’ll help you get connected.
You're not in this alone.
