In this mini episode, Dr. Derrick Hines breaks down a single, simple habit that research shows can improve sleep, reduce stress and pain, and support overall well-being.

This episode explores a 10-week study that found writing down what you are grateful for just once per week led to meaningful improvements in sleep quality, resilience to stress, symptoms of pain and depression, and even cardiovascular risk. Dr. Hines explains why approaching habits as short experiments, rather than daily obligations, often leads to better consistency and stronger results. He also shares why weekly gratitude journaling may be more effective than doing it every day, helping it stay intentional rather than repetitive.

Topics Covered:

-- The research behind weekly gratitude journaling and health outcomes

-- How gratitude supports better sleep, lower stress, and reduced pain

-- Why once-a-week habits can be more sustainable than daily routines

-- The connection between gratitude, resilience, and emotional well-being

-- How to treat habits as experiments instead of lifelong commitments

-- Simple ways to build a weekly gratitude practice into your routine

🎧 Tune in to learn how a few minutes of gratitude each week can support better sleep, lower stress, and improved overall health.