Kelley Holland Everyday Health MenuNewslettersSearch Wellness Kelley Holland By Everyday Health EditorsReviewed: September 10, 2019Fact-Checked Personal finance expert and founder of Own Your Destiny coachingMichael StahlA member of the Everyday Health Wellness Advisory Board, Kelley Holland, founder of Own Your Destiny, is a coach, professional speaker, and award-winning business journalist who spent two decades writing for The New York Times, Business Week, and CNBC. Holland has a graduate business degree from the Yale School of Management in New Haven, Connecticut, and is a chartered financial analyst. You can download her free Master Your Money e-book. We sat down with Holland to discuss her current work and to learn more about her perspective on wellness. What are you working on now I am designing workshops for high school and college students to help them take charge of their finances. I am also developing a proposal for a book that will help people lose their fear of personal finance and use their money to create the lives they want. Holland on Stress We all need to be better informed about stress In a sentence what should we know to increase our stress IQ Being compassionate with ourselves in times of stress doesn't just feel good; it takes down the tension and boosts our well-being. Holland on Resilience How do you define resilience To me, resilience means acknowledging that you have suffered a blow or a setback, and then getting back up and continuing on your path. The key is being aware of a source of strength that can sustain you, whether that is a family member, a friend, or a larger purpose. Then you can set your mind on that thing and draw the strength to pick yourself up. We all at one time or another have a life experience that challenges our resilience Can you describe what you learned about your own resilience after such an experience Several years ago, I had a serious skiing accident and suffered multiple fractures. I needed surgery and several months of in-patient and out-patient rehab. I focused on a couple of things: my deep commitment to being active, healthy, and engaged with the world, and the incredible support and care I received from friends, family, and community. My conscious awareness and gratitude for that support and my focus on my larger purpose kept me working toward my recovery, and that November I ran an 8K race. NEWSLETTERS Sign up for our Healthy Living Newsletter SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The Latest in Wellness What Is Lion s Mane A Beginner s Guide to This Mushroom s Healing PropertiesBy Lauren BedoskyOctober 3, 2022 7 Potential Health Benefits of Lion s Mane MushroomsFrom theoretically protecting against heart disease and diabetes to improving brain and immune health, lion’s mane mushrooms may have wellness perks to...By Lauren BedoskyOctober 3, 2022 5 Potential Health Benefits of Biofeedback TherapyAttention to subtle changes in body functions may boost mental health, speed recovery from surgery or stroke, treat urinary incontinence, and more. Here...By Lauren BedoskySeptember 27, 2022 What Is Biofeedback Therapy A Beginner s Guide to This Health ApproachBy Lauren BedoskySeptember 27, 2022 What Is Gua Sha A Guide to This Traditional Chinese Medicine Wellness PracticeBy Lauren BedoskyAugust 22, 2022 What Is Tongue Scraping A Beginner s Guide to This Oral Health TechniqueBy Lauren BedoskyAugust 22, 2022 5 Potential Health Benefits of Tongue ScrapingFrom better oral health to smoother digestion, there may be reasons to incorporate this Ayurvedic tradition into your daily routine.By Lauren BedoskyAugust 22, 2022 5 Potential Health Benefits of Gua ShaThis traditional Chinese medicine technique may help relieve pain, boost circulation, and improve symptoms of some diseases. Find out how.By Lauren BedoskyAugust 22, 2022 What Is Infrared Sauna Therapy A Complete Guide for BeginnersBy Jessica MigalaJune 28, 2022 5 Potential Health Benefits of Infrared Sauna TherapyFrom reducing stress to soothing inflammation and boosting post-workout recovery, this therapy may help enhance your overall wellness.By Jessica MigalaJune 28, 2022 MORE IN Health Changemaker Barbara Shabazz PsyD Is Destigmatizing Mental Illness and Providing Much-Needed Care to the Black Community Can Stress Cause Hives What Is the Mayr Method Registered Dietitians on Rebel Wilson s Reported Diet