Well-Being: The Five Essential Elements
The authors share results of a landmark study on well-being and the implication it has for organizations and individuals.
Category Work-Life Quality 
Details Much of what we think will improve our wellbeing is either misguided or just plain wrong. Contrary to what many people believe, wellbeing isn't just about being happy. Nor is it only about being wealthy or successful. And it's certainly not limited to physical health and wellness. In fact, focusing on any of these elements in isolation may drive us to frustration and even a sense of failure.

This book shows the five most important elements of a life well-lived and how they are interdependent. The Five Essential Elements are:
  • Career Wellbeing
  • Social Wellbeing
  • Financial Wellbeing
  • Physical Wellbeing
  • Community Wellbeing
When Gallup researchers interviewed people around the world about their well-being, they discovered five elements that shape the way people evaluate their lives. "Well-Being" is the first book aimed at a general audience that shows the interconnections among those elements and how they cannot be considered independently.

The book provides readers with a unique, research-based approach to improving well-being in all aspects of their lives. Written in a breezy, compelling style, "Well-Being" is sure to engage and provide useful and actionable insights to a wide variety of readers. Included with the book is a unique access code to the Well-Being Tracker, an online programme designed to help readers track their well-being.
Author Tom Rath and Jim Harter
Publication Date April 20, 2010
Source Gallup
Format Hardcover 240 pages 23.1 x 16 x 3 cm
Availability Order book online.
Cost Available online for under CAD$25.00