Quotes from Shawn Achor

Taking a vacation can actually increase the likelihood of getting a raise or a promotion.

Poorly planned and stressful vacations eliminate the positive benefit of time away. The less the stress, the more likely you will experience a positive benefit from the time off. A positive, well-managed vacation can make you happier and less stressed, and you can return with more energy at work and with more meaning in your life.

Not every vacation is equal. And theory - the idea that vacations should increase happiness - doesn't always translate to reality.

Smart vacations lead to greater happiness and energy at work and, therefore, greater productivity, intelligence, and resilience.

When people exercise, we talk about endorphins, but endorphins are just short-term. The reason why exercise is valuable is it trains your brain to believe, 'My behavior matters,' which is optimism.

The fastest way to disengage an employee is to tell him his work is meaningful only because of the paycheck.