In this video podcast episode, I discuss a research article titled "Gratitude at Work: Prospective Cohort Study of a Web-Based, Single-Exposure Well-Being Intervention for Health Care Workers" written by burnout researchers from Duke University. The study aimed to examine the impact of writing a gratitude letter for only 7 minutes on subjective happiness, work-life balance, and emotional exhaustion among 1575 healthcare workers. The participants were assigned to complete the letter using one of two prompts.

The the study results revealed that over 75% of the participants found it easier to think of things to be grateful for after writing the letter and a few other results that I am only sharing in the full episode. Long story short, taking 7 minutes out of your week to express gratitude through a letter to someone who has impacted your life and improved your wellbeing can have significant benefits for your own well-being and resilience.

Visit https://www.happypharmlife.com/resources/hpl108 for the full article and writing prompts to experience the positive effects of this simple intervention.