“most of us want healthy options for ourselves but assume incorrectly that others prefer less healthy foods. Change this trend in your networks, and start bringing healthier food to gatherings. If nothing else, it will tell your friends you value… — 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
People with high levels of wellbeing have been careful to work out early in the morning and not to have heavy meals throughout the… — 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
I'm a researcher, so I'm realistic that there's nothing I'm doing that's going to prevent me from getting cancer in the future. But I… — Tom Rath Copy Share Image
