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A supportive and well-managed work environment is good for one’s health.

…a strong organizational culture is good for our health.

Afternoons are the Bermuda Triangles of our days. Across many domains, the trough represents a danger zone for productivity, ethics, and health.

Belongingness… profoundly shapes our thoughts and emotions. Its absence leads to ill effects, its presence to health and satisfaction.

…having a good boss decreases your chances of getting a heart attack.

…as a boss, the more trivial and unnecessary intrusions you can absorb, the more work your people will do and the less their mental health will suffer.

…surviving multiple layoffs wears down people’s psychological defenses, provoking depression, health problems, and thoughts of quitting.

…study after study shows that when people experience some control over their lives, they enjoy better physical and mental health.

…people who let go of their anger also enjoy better mental health, have lower heart rates and blood pressure, and sleep better.

…expected value is not just about money. It can be measured in health, well-being, happiness, time, self-fulfillment, satisfaction in relationships, or anything else that affects you.