Affects Quote by Tom Rath
“When you ask people what affects their wellbeing most, they think of health and wealth.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Wellbeing: The Five Essential Elements (2010)
People often misidentify the main drivers of wellbeing, overlooking non-material factors
In simple terms: Wellbeing isn’t just health and wealth
Consider broader influences on happiness and health
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal development
- policy making
- healthcare planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly affects your wellbeing?
- How can you broaden your wellbeing perspective?
Focusing solely on health/wealth can miss key wellbeing drivers