When you ask people what affects their wellbeing most, they think of health and wealth. — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
When your boss and colleagues care enough to invest in your health, it is good for you and the business. — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
No matter how healthy you are today, you can take specific actions to have more energy and live longer. — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
The absence of high-quality friendships is bad for your health, spirits, productivity, and longevity. — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
The right choices over time greatly improve your odds of a long and healthy life. — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Most people perceive their occupation as being a detriment to their overall wellbeing. — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
We don't have any measures in most cases of the health of our social relationships, of what we're giving to the community. — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Spending on oneself does not boost wellbeing. However, spending money on others does -- and it appears to be as important to… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
When top scientists and psychologists talk about what's important to our overall wellbeing and how satisfied we are with our lives, the… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Washington is not a city that takes great pride in being a healthy place, necessarily. Now, I have no data. That's just… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Even though people spend more of their waking hours at work than anywhere else, people underestimate how work influences their overall wellbeing… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Executives must place a priority on wellbeing if they want to attract the right people, keep their best people, and drive their… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
I've spoken with a few employers who have moved away from what has to be some of the least attractive language you… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
When we look at what has the strongest statistical relationship to overall evaluation of your life, the first one is your career… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Make it easier to do things that increase your wellbeing before you have to make a choice because a lot of our… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
“most of us want healthy options for ourselves but assume incorrectly that others prefer less healthy foods. Change this trend in your… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
If a school makes an effort to provide kids the right foods and help them to be more active, this benefits the… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Wellbeing is about the combination of our love for what we do each day, the quality of our relationships, the security of… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
“The most influential choices you make for your health occur in the grocery store. Once you put something in your cart, good… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
There is certainly some predisposition to wellbeing, based on the research I've looked at. There are people who have a lot more… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
If my colleagues stop eating donuts and are more active, it saves me money on next year's insurance premium, and I get… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Every hour you spend on your rear end ... saps your energy and ruins your health. — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Buying experience such as going out to dinner or taking a vacation increases our own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others. Experiences… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
When we get at least six hours of daily social time, it increases our wellbeing and minimizes stress and worry. The six… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
People who have at least three or four very close friendships are healthier, have higher wellbeing, and are more engaged in their… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
The most important thing executives can do is send a very clear message to their employees that they care about each person's… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
I've seen people be effective, even among local teams, by offering something that improves wellbeing in a small way - people who… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Having fewer unhealthy days and, in turn, more days when you have the energy to get things done is probably the global… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Every day, I read about new ideas and research that could help someone I care about live a longer and healthier life. — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
I've seen people be effective, even among local teams, by offering something that improves wellbeing in a small way - people who get passionate… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
“What great leaders have in common is that each truly knows his or her strengths - and can call on the right strength at… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
If you want people to understand that you value their contributions and that they are important, the recognition and praise you provide must have… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
On average, spending time with your boss is consistently rated as the least pleasurable activity in a given day. — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
“Once your brain initially processes something, you are less likely to retain the information if you are not physically active in the period following… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
I would absolutely recommend against excessive positivity and optimism. Any positive emotion that you're infusing into a workplace needs to be grounded in reality.… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
The vast knowledge we have to prevent cancer, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses is staggering. — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Positive defaults protect you from yourself - and that helps you to make decisions in the moment that are better for your long-term interests. — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Making better choices takes work. There is a daily give and take, but it is worth the effort. — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Having fewer unhealthy days and, in turn, more days when you have the energy to get things done is probably the global constant through… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
Even if people just change two or three things that they are able to sustain over time, it makes quite a difference eventually. — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
