CNN 5 Things 5 Good Things: How to Make Healthy Habits Stick Past January
Jan 10, 2026
A health expert reveals secrets to making healthy habits lasting beyond January. Discover how a chef's intuition helped a missing customer find support. Learn about an innovative highway made from recycled tires, enhancing sustainability. Meet a priest who brings faith to nightlife with his unique DJing style. Plus, a special court for veterans offers them a chance at recovery and mentorship, focusing on healing rather than punishment. It's a mix of inspiration and ingenuity!
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Small Keystone Habits Beat Willpower
- Build small keystone habits like conscious breathing, mindful movement, and a mind-body practice to trigger wider health benefits.
- Stack these habits onto existing routines (e.g., breathe with your coffee, squat while brushing teeth) to make them automatic.
Restaurant Staff Saved A Regular's Life
- The Shrimp Basket staff noticed a regular veteran, Charlie Hicks, stopped coming and went to check on him.
- They found him dehydrated with broken ribs, called 911, supported his rehab, and helped him move next door to the restaurant.
Roads As Climate Innovation Sites
- Recycling scrap tires into road materials can extend pavement life and reduce noise and tire wear.
- Applying infrastructure innovations across states could cut transportation emissions and waste significantly.
