Vivek Murthy Quotes

Fact: If standard of living is your number one objective, quality of life almost never improves. But if quality of life is your number one objective, standard of living invariably improves.

My personal goals are to be happy, healthy and to be surrounded by loved ones.

Getting enough sleep makes us better family members, friends, lovers, drivers, writers, cooks, and pretty much everything else that is of importance in our lives.

Until we see each other again, keep your head together, read some good books, be useful, be happy.

I used to be so intensely preoccupied by unhappiness... now there are times where you might get down, but you can move on much faster now.

Fame an fortune are nothing if you're not happy and healthy.

I'd rather get up early and go out and do something than stay up late and screw up my body.

Happiness is determined by factors like your health, your family relationships and friendships, and above all by feeling that you are in control of how you spend your time.

If you nurture your mind, body, and spirit, your time will expand. You will gain a new perspective that will allow you to accomplish much more.

I'm actually tougher on myself as I get older. It's a vicious cycle. The things that are important in life are the things that you can't buy in life: love, health and happiness. I say that, and I believe that, and I try to live that.

Everyone knows that exercise can improve your health. Exercise is a key part of managing your weight and maintaining healthy hearts, lungs, and other bodily systems. But did you know that exercise can make you more productive? The latest research shows that a regular exercise routine can make you happier, smarter, and more energetic.

Taking time to contemplate what you're grateful for isn't merely the 'right' thing to do. It also improves your mood because it reduces the stress hormone cortisol by 23%.

We want to raise the art of living well.

Happiness is not the same as life satisfaction, while neither are identical to what we might call flourishing.

Happiness lies first of all in health.

If I manage to get seven hours' sleep, I'm a pretty good parent.

My wife taught me the importance of living well.

If you have the feeling of choice, if you feel free, you will be better off. And when I say better off I mean that if people feel they have control over their lives, they call in for fewer sick days from work. They have a lesser probability of having a heart attack or stroke. They live longer. They're happier.

It's your body and you're going to have a much better life, you are going to have a quality life, better lifestyle, you're going to be healthier, you're going to be happier, you're going to enjoy the people around you and they're going to enjoy you more.

Life is too short to spend in negativity. So I have made a conscious effort to not be where I don't want to be.

Since I turned 50, I've had the best year of my life and I now throw as much effort into the social side of my life as I do work - more so now than ever before.

While living I want to live well.

Ultimately, the ability to inspire people to live healthier and happier lives is what excites me both personally and professionally.

Really hard laughs, they've gotta make you live longer or something.

My family and friends and career are very important to me, but running allows me to be a better friend, a better family member, and makes me better at my career.