We engineered activity out of our lives in the name of convenience. We created foods that put fried, fatty, sweet, and salty ahead of fresh, natural, and healthy. We quickly sacrifice sleep to work longer hours in pursuit of the… — 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 only thing that they all agree on is that social relationships are probably the single best predictor of… — 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
