Editor’s note: This article was updated in March 2026 to reflect the latest research and ensure accuracy.

Employee health doesn't improve through policy memos alone — it improves when people feel genuinely inspired to make better choices. That's where the right words, delivered at the right moment, can make a real difference.

Research consistently shows that motivational messaging plays a meaningful role in health behavior change. 

Whether you're an HR manager planning a wellness challenge, a team lead sending a Monday morning email, or a benefits coordinator updating the office bulletin board, a well-chosen quote can spark the reflection that leads to real action.

The 27 quotes below have been selected specifically for workplace wellness use. For each one, you'll find a practical suggestion for how to put it to work — in newsletters, Slack messages, kickoff presentations, or printed posters for your office gym. Use them as conversation starters, challenge themes, or simply as a small reminder that health is worth prioritizing.

Want to ensure your employee newsletters don’t get deleted as soon as it hits employees’ inboxes?

Then you have to engage your employees with the content!

A weekly or monthly newsletter is a great way to keep everyone updated on company happenings. Plus, a company newsletter can raise morale and broaden communication opportunities based on the content you put in it.

If you want to make sure your employees actually read the newsletter, keep it short and sweet. Skip sending novel-length newsletters. Above all, keep it equal parts focused on the employees and company news to keep them reading on.

Ready to revamp your employee newsletter?

 Here are 29 exciting content ideas to use in your planning process! 

If you’re working from home these days, chances are you’re connected to more than one digital device.

When you log off for the day, it’s unlikely you detach from all your devices in fear of missing an important notification. Given that most adults spend at least three hours daily on their phones, it’s not improbable that most of us spend a majority of the day looking at screens.

If you’ve been looking at ways to learn how to reduce your screen time, just know it is possible!

Even if you wouldn’t say you’re “addicted” to your devices, you might find it helpful to cut back. Research proves that too much time on screens isn’t good for overall mental or physical health. In fact, a The Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology study published in 2018 found a link between using certain social media apps and "decreased well-being."

Additionally, too much screen time can lead to:

• • Anxiety
  • Obesity
  • Eyestrain
  • Headaches
  • Bad posture
  • Chronic neck and shoulder pain

Ready to start reducing your screen time and start enjoying more “real life” time instead?

Unfortunately, telecommuting can lead to a more sedentary life. Hello, quarantine 15!

But, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to stay in shape.

In fact, it’s easier than ever to learn how to stay active at home with the availability of free fitness resources online. While it may take discipline and a bit of motivation, a hearty dose of willingness can keep you and your employees active — even when working from home.

When you’re sitting at your computer all day long, sometimes it’s hard to break away and out of the work groove to get movement in. However, sitting has become the new smoking and can cause health issues like back pain, weight gain, eye strain, and more.

If you’re looking for some ways to get creative with staying fit, check out these tips on how to stay active at home — no matter your current fitness level.

Read on to learn why it’s important to stay active, how often you should be active, and ways to get up and move when you don’t work in a traditional office space.

Daily habits are the actions that help you achieve your goals — big or small.

How many of your daily habits would you say are healthy habits?

This year, consider creating daily habits that make you feel your best. The ones that you’ll be proud of when you start reflecting on your progress. Maybe it means drinking more water, meditating, or even practicing self-compassion.

Need some encouragement?

Below, we cover a variety of physical, mental, and healthy eating habits worth trying this year.

These days, employee burnout is more prevalent than ever thanks to the ongoing stress of the global coronavirus pandemic.

Some U.K. health experts are forecasting a “burnout spike” this January since usual holiday plans — meant to alleviate stress — were disrupted for many.

On top of daily life worries, the pandemic has changed the world as we know it to include new stressors that lead to burnout quicker. That includes the worry of catching the coronavirus, loved ones getting it, and the need to social distance. 

Two out of three employees feel more stressed than before the pandemic, according to a recent MetLife Employee Benefit Trends study. With research like that coming out, now is an essential time for employers to look at ways to mitigate the burnout risk.  

For proactive employers, there may be a way to stop burnout in its tracks.

Here’s a look at what employee burnout looks like and how to help employees avoid catastrophic burnout.

Want to learn how to be more active this year?

With a few adjustments to your mentality and schedule, you can easily get more physical activity in. The purpose of being active is not just saying you’ve worked out to check a box off on your to-do list, either. Regular exercise can reduce your risk of obesity, heart issues, high blood pressure, diabetes, and a whole other host of health issues.

Plus, being more active keeps you feeling energized and alert throughout your work day.

Need a little inspiration to get moving? Below we look at how to be more active in the new year.

Use the tips below to motivate yourself to be physically more healthy in 2021.

2021 is here, and it’s time to start planning epic wellness events for your employees.

The start of the year is the best time to pull out your calendar to coordinate events for yourself and your employees to attend in the coming months.

Our list below includes all virtual events — with the exception of one that requires travel to sunny Florida — making it even easier to attend!

Wellness events like conferences, expos, and workshops are great ways to network with like-minded individuals while soaking up all the new trends, news, and wellness ideas. Plus, they provide a great chance to hear from wellness thought leaders and innovators who have a finger on the pulse of the wellness industry.

Whether you’ve got a big budget or need a free option, the listing below of this year’s wellness events includes both. Ready to learn about the newest health trends and inspire wellness in the workplace like never before? Get your calendar and begin planning.

Here are some wellness events to attend.

We know you have a choice when it comes to reading wellness blogs.

We want you to know that we’re so thankful you’ve landed on ours.

At whatever point you started reading the Employee Wellness Blog, we’re grateful. You’re the reason we’ve kept putting up wellness blogs weekly throughout 2020, despite perhaps the most unpredictable year on record. As a wrap-up for this year, we wanted to share our most-read blogs with you.

That includes:

• 25 Quotes About Wellness Your Employees Need to Hear
• How to Avoid a Sore Arm After Your Workplace Flu Shot
• 6 Amazing Benefits of Morning Exercise
• 14 Creative Ways to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Work
• 5 Virtual Wellness Program Ideas to Engage Your Remote Employees
• 7 Tips for Promoting Positivity in Your Workplace
• 13 Tips on How to Stay Positive During Anxious Times
• Indoor or Outdoor Flu Shot Clinic: Which Should You Pick?
• Transform Your Walk into a Full-Body Workout
• 13 Health and Wellness Conferences You Won’t Want to Miss in 2020
  

In 2021, we look forward to inspiring even more leaders to create regular wellness routines in the workplace. Without further ado, here are our 10 most popular blogs of 2020:

Interested in what next year’s wellness trends will be?

Looking toward 2021, there’s no doubt wellness will look a lot different. Even with a COVID-19 vaccine rolling out, the general public will likely still be hesitant to do their usual self-care, fitness, and health routines. That includes heading to crowded gyms, visiting spas, and even simply going into the doctor’s office.

Some wellness trends like increased telehealth use and at-home fitness options will continue on and aren’t surprising. But other trends like wellness health beverage consumption and sobriety support are standing out as unique well-being opportunities.

Those are just a few of the projected 2021 wellness trends, too.

Below, you’ll find insight from wellness thought leaders and a recent wellness trends survey.

Keep these trends in mind as you plan upcoming wellness campaigns and look at new ways to engage your workers in wellness.