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Staying Gruntled at Work

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You’ve heard the word “disgruntled.” It usually comes with crossed arms, a deep sigh and somebody quietly updating their résumé.

But, as you probably know, “gruntled” is a real word, too. It means pleased, satisfied and genuinely content.

That makes Gruntled Workers Day today worth celebrating.

I admit, no job is perfect. Every workplace has stressful days, frustrating projects and meetings that could have been emails. But when we spend all our time focusing on what’s wrong, we can miss the people, progress and purpose that make our work meaningful.

Workplace satisfaction doesn’t appear by accident. We help create it through the attitude, effort and energy we bring every day.

Here are seven practical ways to become a little more gruntled at work.

1. Thank someone specifically

  • Skip the generic “great job.” Tell a colleague exactly what they did and why it mattered.
  • Try this: “You made that tough issue much easier for the team to understand.”
  • Specific appreciation sticks.

2.  Recognize one personal win

  • Think about something you’ve accomplished recently. Maybe you finished a difficult project, helped a customer, solved a problem or handled a tough conversation well.
  • Give yourself credit. You earned it.

3.  Find something ahead that excites you

  • Contentment doesn’t mean you’ve stopped growing. You can appreciate where you are while remaining excited about what’s next.
  • Choose one skill, responsibility or opportunity you’d like to pursue.

4.  Start the day with a positive question

  • Instead of asking, “What’s going to go wrong today?” ask, “What can I make better today?”
  • That small change points your attention toward action and possibility.

5.  Spend time with positive people (This is a big one!)

  • Attitudes spread quickly at work. So does complaining.
  • Spend more time with colleagues who solve problems, encourage others and bring constructive energy into the room. Better yet, become one of those people.

6.  Reconnect with the purpose behind your work

  • Every job helps someone.
  • You may serve customers, support coworkers, develop products, solve problems or keep an organization moving. When routine work starts feeling dull, remember who benefits because you showed up.

7.  Make work a little more fun

  • Share a laugh. Celebrate a milestone. Play some music. Bring treats. Send an unexpected note of encouragement.
  • Professional doesn’t have to mean joyless.

I learned the value of positive thinking early in my career when I landed an opportunity to interview Gene Simmons of KISS.

There was one small problem: I didn’t own the expensive camera required for the job, and I had never operated one like it.

I could have panicked, made excuses or walked away.

Instead, I borrowed the camera, stayed up most of the night studying the manual and gave myself plenty of POSITIVE SELF-TALK. The next morning, I walked into that interview prepared, optimistic and determined to deliver.

The interview worked. The video sold in music stores around the country, and that experience opened doors for me to interview Jon Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne and other major artists. What looked frightening at first became a defining opportunity because I chose preparation and OPTIMISM instead of fear.

Positivity doesn’t mean pretending every problem is wonderful. It means facing reality while choosing a response that moves you forward.

So today, take a moment to notice what’s working. Thank someone. Celebrate progress. Find purpose. Look toward your next opportunity.

You might even tell someone, “I’m feeling pretty gruntled today.”

Then enjoy watching them wonder whether you’ve complimented your job or developed a new medical condition.

What makes you feel gruntled at work?

#GruntledWorkersDay #WorkplacePositivity #EmployeeAppreciation

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National Eat Your Vegetables Day: A Simple Step in the Global Health Awakening

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June 17 is National Eat Your Vegetables Day, and I love the simplicity of this day.

No complicated formula. No massive life overhaul. No pro chef skills required. Just a friendly reminder to finish the most colorful things on your plate.

And honestly, that’s a pretty good place to start.

I’ve talked often about what I call the Global Health Awakening. Everywhere I travel, I see people waking up to the reality that health matters. It matters personally. It matters professionally. It matters in our families, our communities, and our future.

Health isn’t something we fix only when it breaks. It’s something we protect, strengthen, and support every single day.

That’s why a day like National Eat Your Vegetables Day matters. It’s not just about broccoli, carrots, spinach, peppers, kale, or your favorite salad. It’s about choosing progress. One plate at a time.

Vegetables are packed with nutrients our bodies need. They bring color, texture, flavor, and energy to a meal. They also remind us that healthy living doesn’t have to feel heavy. It can be fresh. It can be fun. It can even be delicious.

I know vegetables aren’t always the star of the show for everyone. Some people hear “kale” and quickly look for the nearest exit. I get it. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to love every vegetable. You just need to find a few that work for you and build from there.

So, on National Eat Your Vegetables Day, here are five simple ways to make progress:

  1. Add one extra vegetable to your plate.
    Don’t overthink it. Add a handful of spinach to your eggs. Put sliced tomatoes on your sandwich. Toss carrots into your lunch. Add a side salad to dinner. That’s it!
    One extra vegetable is progress. And progress repeated often becomes a habit.
  2. Choose color. Greens, reds, oranges, purples.
    A colorful plate usually means a wider range of nutrients. Think leafy greens, red peppers, orange carrots, purple cabbage, yellow squash, and bright tomatoes.
    That kind of color does more than make your meal look better. It gives your body more of what it needs to function, recover, and thrive.
  3. Prep vegetables before hunger makes the decision for you.
    This one is practical. Hunger is not known for making great decisions.
    Wash and cut vegetables ahead of time. And here’s the trick: keep them where you can see them. Put them in containers so healthy choices are easy to grab. Then, when good food is ready, you’re more likely to eat it.
  4. Try one vegetable in a new way.
    If you didn’t like a vegetable years ago, give it another chance. Preparation changes everything.
    Roast Brussels sprouts. Grill zucchini. Blend spinach into a smoothie. Add peppers to tacos. Toss kale with olive oil and lemon. Try a new soup, salad, stir-fry, or sheet-pan meal.
    Sometimes we don’t dislike the vegetable, we dislike the way it was prepared.
  5. Make vegetables part of something you already enjoy.
    This is one of the easiest ways to build a healthier habit. Add vegetables to foods you already like.
    Put mushrooms, peppers, or onions in an omelet. Add spinach to pasta. Put avocado and tomato on toast. Add roasted vegetables to rice bowls. Mix chopped veggies into soups, wraps, or casseroles.

Healthy living sticks better when it fits your real life.

That’s the bigger message of the Global Health Awakening. We don’t need perfect people. We need more people making better choices more often.

A better breakfast matters. A smarter lunch matters. A colorful dinner matters. A small decision today can become a stronger habit tomorrow.

So on June 17, let’s celebrate National Eat Your Vegetables Day with a little energy, a little creativity, and maybe even a little adventure on our plates.

Try something new. Add more color. Prep ahead. Make it simple. Make it doable.

And yes, finish the most colorful food of each meal.

During the Global Health Awakening with National Eat Your Vegetables Day, share your favorite veggie. It would be fun to know what’s trending!

#HealthyLiving #GlobalHealthAwakening #Wellness

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Prioritize Wellness Before You Walk Into Work

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June is Professional Wellness Month. As Chairman and CEO of USANA Health Sciences, I’ve seen healthier habits create stronger people, stronger teams, and stronger communities. I encourage professionals, leaders, and organizations to make wellness a priority both at work and at home.

Professional Wellness Month highlights the connection between personal well-being and workplace success.

Wellness Is a Leadership Responsibility

Research shows that healthy employees are more productive, more engaged, and better equipped to manage stress, collaborate effectively, and contribute to a positive work environment. Wellness is not a luxury. It is a leadership responsibility and a personal commitment.

Professional wellness starts long before you walk into the office. The way you sleep, move, eat, manage stress, and treat other people affects every part of your performance. When you take care of yourself, you’re better equipped to lift the people around you.

I believe the world is experiencing a global health awakening, and meaningful improvements often come from simple daily actions rather than dramatic lifestyle changes.

Small Habits Create Meaningful Results

Here are four simple habits to focus on:

  1. Get consistent sleep and protect time for recovery
  2. Move your body every day through exercise or walking
  3. Build genuine relationships with coworkers, family, and friends
  4. Look for opportunities to encourage, recognize, and help others

These habits may sound simple, but small actions repeated consistently can create meaningful results.

Relationships Are Part of Wellness

One of the greatest wellness investments you can make is in your relationships. People perform better when they feel seen, valued, and connected.

This principle has shaped the way I try to lead and interact with others every day.

I share a story about this in my book, All the Right Reasons: 12 Timeless Principles for Living a Life in Harmony.

During a college class, students were given a final exam that included an unexpected question: What was the name of the woman who cleaned the building?

Most students didn’t know.

The lesson stayed with me for decades because it reinforced a simple truth: every person matters and deserves recognition.

Few things are more important to people than being recognized and treated with respect. Professional wellness isn’t just about physical health. It’s about creating environments where people know they matter.

Culture is Built Every Day

Organizations that prioritize employee well-being often experience higher engagement, stronger retention, improved morale, and better long-term performance. Leaders play a critical role in setting that tone.

Culture isn’t built by policies alone. It’s built through everyday actions. Leaders who invest in wellness create workplaces where people can do their best work and live healthier lives.

Start With One Change

Throughout June, I encourage you to evaluate your wellness habits and identify one positive change you can implement immediately.

You don’t have to transform your life overnight. Start with one healthy habit. Take a walk. Get more sleep. Reach out to someone who may need encouragement. Small actions repeated consistently create meaningful results. When you take care of yourself, you’re in a far better position to help others thrive.

 

I shared a version of this article in a news release on June 1, 2026. USANA Health Sciences, a global leader in health and wellness products, has long recognized the importance of social wellness in building a successful business. Since its founding in 1992, USANA has focused on clear, concise communication to build trust with its customers and distributors in 25 countries. For more information about USANA Health Sciences and its dedication to promoting health, wellness, and entrepreneurial success, visit USANA.com. 

Big Impact. Small Moves. Why a Few Minutes Can Change Everything

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Let me ask you, “When was the last time you had an hour to spare?”

Exactly.

That’s why I love microvolunteering. It flips the script.

We don’t need a full day. We don’t need a big plan. We just need a few minutes and the willingness to use them well.

International Microvolunteering Day on April 15 is a reminder that impact isn’t about time spent. It’s about action taken.

Microvolunteering is simple. It’s fast. It’s real. You can jump in, do something meaningful in 10 to 30 minutes, and move on with your day knowing you helped someone, somewhere.

Best part is that this doesn’t replace traditional volunteering. It unlocks actual participation. It brings more people into the game. It meets you where you are. Like in your office. On your phone. In between meetings. Even at home in your sweats.

That’s powerful.

Because most people don’t lack heart. They lack time. This solves that.

And if you’re leading a team, this matters even more. You’re not just building a business. You’re shaping culture. When people see that doing good can fit into real life, they show up differently.

So here’s the move. Don’t overthink it. Just start small. Start now.

4 Ways You Can Take Action Today

  1. Use your expertise for a quick win.
    Review a nonprofit’s messaging. Give feedback on a resume. Solve one problem using your skill set.
  2. Help from your phone.Use a free app to report road hazards or neighborhood issues that cities track and fix.
  3. Mentor in the margins.
    Send a thoughtful message. Answer a question. Offer guidance to someone who needs direction.
  4. Make your environment better.
    Pick up trash on your walk. Help someone nearby. Do one simple act that improves your immediate world.

That’s it. No big production. No long-term commitment. Just one intentional move.

Because momentum doesn’t come from grand gestures. It comes from people like you and me deciding to act, right where we are.

So here’s the question: What’s your 10-minute microvolunteering move today?

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Consistency in Daily Health Routines

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For World Health Day on April 7, I am advocating for a shift away from awareness only and toward execution to improve health.

The Gap Between Knowing and Doing

Most people know how to improve their health; they just don’t do it consistently. The gap between knowing and doing is where results suffer.

I’ve found that people aren’t lacking information. In fact, they’re overwhelmed by it. What’s missing is execution. Health is shaped by what you do every day—not what you plan to do.

Execution Over Information

Studies show most health-related New Year’s resolutions are abandoned within the first few months, with commitment rates often dropping below 50 percent by spring (University of Scranton; Lally et al., European Journal of Social Psychology). In contrast, consistent routines, reduced decision fatigue, and structured accountability systems are the strongest predictors of long-term outcomes.

Awareness alone doesn’t change your life. Action does. If we want better outcomes, we need better daily habits. That starts with personal accountability.

Why April Matters More Than January

To me, April is more important than January, because early-year momentum has faded.

April tells the truth. By now, habits are either working or they’re not. This is where you reset. Not with new goals, but with better systems.

Clarity Drives Consistency

These ideas are central to my book, All the Right Reasons: 12 Timeless Principles for Living a Life in Harmony, which emphasizes clarity of purpose as the driver of consistent action.

Once our reasons are clear and our ‘why’ is strong, our actions follow.Two adults resting after playing pickleball, drinking water and talking during a break

Accountability is also a critical factor. In my book, I highlight Benjamin Franklin as a model, tracking daily behavior against defined virtues to drive constant improvement.

Left on your own, it’s easy to drift. But when you have structure and support, your odds of success increase dramatically. That’s where community matters.

As World Health Day approaches, I urge us to shift our mindset.

Let’s stop chasing intensity and focus on consistency. Small actions, done daily, will outperform big efforts that don’t last. That’s how I’ve seen real change happen.

 

I shared a version of this article in a news release on April 1, 2026. USANA Health Sciences, a global leader in health and wellness products, has long recognized the importance of social wellness in building a successful business. Since its founding in 1992, USANA has focused on clear, concise communication to build trust with its customers and distributors in 25 countries. For more information about USANA Health Sciences and its dedication to promoting health, wellness, and entrepreneurial success, visit USANA.com. 

The Wellness Revolution. Why the Future of Healthcare is Happening Before You Get Sick.

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For most of modern history, healthcare worked like a repair shop.

  1. Something breaks.
  2. You go to the doctor.
  3. They fix it.

That model built hospitals, pharmaceutical breakthroughs, and lifesaving medical technology. But something big is changing in how people think about health.

Around the world, people are starting to ask a different question.
Not “How do I treat illness?”
But “How do I stay healthy in the first place?”

That shift is fueling what many experts now call the global health awakening. It’s also driving one of the fastest growing sectors on the planet: the global wellness economy.

And here is the interesting part. This movement is not being led only by doctors or healthcare systems. It’s being driven by everyday people like us who want to feel better, live longer, and perform at their best.

The Global Health Awakening

Picture this.

  • Your watch tracks your sleep.
  • Your phone tracks your steps.
  • Your grocery store sells protein powders, probiotics, and plant-based foods.
  • Your friends talk about gut health, meditation, and longevity.
  • Twenty years ago, this conversation barely existed.
  • Today it’s everywhere.

Consumers are no longer satisfied with simply surviving. They want energy. Focus. Longevity. They want to feel good today and protect their health tomorrow. Several forces are driving this shift.

First, technology has changed everything. Wearable devices now track heart rate, sleep cycles, recovery levels, and even stress. People have access to health data that doctors once had only in clinical settings.

Second, information is everywhere. Research about nutrition, exercise, and cellular health spreads quickly online. People are learning that daily habits shape long-term health outcomes.

Third, demographics are changing. Populations are aging, and people want to stay active longer. At the same time, younger generations are thinking about health much earlier in life.

The result is a massive surge in demand for things like:

  • Proactive nutrition
  • Longevity science
  • Personal health routines
  • Mental resilience
  • Natural health solutions

This is not a niche market. It’s a global movement that’s redefining how people approach health.

From Sick Care to Proactive Wellness

Here is where the real transformation begins. For decades, healthcare operated under what many experts call the “sick care” model. The process was simple.

  1. Wait until symptoms appear.
  2. Diagnose the problem.
  3. Treat the illness.

This system saved millions of lives. But it’s also extremely expensive and often arrives late in the process.

Proactive wellness flips that model. Instead of waiting for illness, the goal is to strengthen the body before problems develop.

That means focusing on everyday habits like:

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  • Nutrition
  • Exercise
  • Sleep quality
  • Stress management
  • Supplementation

Think of it like maintaining a car. You change the oil regularly so the engine doesn’t fail. You rotate the tires so they last longer. You maintain the system so major breakdowns never happen.

Proactive health works the same way.

It doesn’t replace traditional medicine. Hospitals and doctors will always be essential for serious illness and injury. But proactive strategies reduce the chances that people reach that stage in the first place.

Healthcare organizations are beginning to understand this shift.

Companies are investing in employee wellness programs. Healthcare providers are using data to identify risks earlier. Employers are encouraging healthier lifestyles to improve productivity and reduce burnout.

The entire system is slowly moving toward keeping people healthy rather than only treating them when they become sick.

Where the Future of Health Is Heading

The intersection of the wellness economy and modern healthcare is creating one of the most exciting opportunities of the next decade.

Demand for proactive health solutions is accelerating worldwide. People are investing in nutrition, daily health habits, and science-backed wellness tools that support long-term vitality.

But the future will not be driven by products alone. People want guidance. They want trusted information. They want communities that support healthier living. On top of all that, they want organizations that combine science, transparency, and practical solutions.

This is exactly where companies like USANA Health Sciences have stepped forward. For more than three decades, USANA has focused on one simple but powerful idea. Health should be built every day.

Through science-backed cellular nutrition, rigorous quality standards, and a global community focused on wellness, USANA has positioned itself at the center of this movement. Our mission is not just to sell supplements. It’s to help people create a strong daily foundation for lifelong health.

Most of all, people want control over their own health. And that may be the biggest shift of all. Health is no longer something people wait to repair; it’s something they build every single day.

As this mindset spreads, the wellness economy will continue to expand and healthcare will continue to evolve. Companies that combine credible science, trusted leadership, and a commitment to improving lives will help shape this next chapter of global health.

I see that the future of health will not be defined only inside hospitals. It will be shaped by the everyday choices people make to live longer, stronger, and healthier lives. And for millions around the world, those daily choices increasingly begin with a foundation of wellness built through companies like USANA.

 

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