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1 " If we can find short-term incentives that are consistent with our long-term objectives, it is much easier to make the right decisions in the moment. "
― Tom Rath , Wellbeing: The Five Essential Elements
2 " When we build on our strengths and daily successes — instead of focusing on failures — we simply learn more. "
3 " Wellbeing is about the combination of our love for what we do each day, the quality of our relationships, the security of our finances, the vibrancy of our physical health, and the pride we take in what we have contributed to our communities. Most importantly, it’s about how these five elements interact. "
4 " the single biggest threat to our own wellbeing tends to be ourselves "
5 " When we can see an immediate payoff, we are more likely to change our behavior in the moment. This aligns our daily actions with our long-term interests. "
6 " The data suggest that to have a thriving day, we need six hours of social time. "