BECOMING HAPPIER BY SHOWING GRATITUDE
November is often considered the month of gratitude. Its most famous holiday, Thanksgiving, is all about sharing blessings and showing appreciation for others. The highlight of many people’s Thanksgiving celebrations is when they go around the table, allowing each person to share what they’re thankful for. We think about gratitude a lot during the holiday, but did you know that practicing gratitude is linked to happiness? A recent poll conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Motivosity focused on a potential connection between gratitude and happiness. The survey was completed by 2,000 Americans, where they answered how often they showed gratitude, how happy they feel daily, and how satisfied they are with their lives. Of the respondents who answered that they “always” give thanks, 65% reported that they’re “very happy” on a daily basis. One-third of all people surveyed stated that they “always” express gratitude. 62% of those who “always” show gratitude also said they were “very satisfied” with their
lives. Additionally, respondents who lived in the southwest, northeast, and midwest were more likely to express gratitude than those living in the southeast and west coast, according to the poll. “There’s a dramatic correlation between gratitude and happiness,” said Logan Mallory, vice president of marketing at Motivosity, in a statement. “When people are proactive about being grateful, it rewires their brain to look for positives instead of the negatives around them. Previous studies and these survey results tell us that if you want to experience an increase in life satisfaction, just express gratitude more often!” This new poll reminds us all that we don’t need to wait until the holidays to show gratitude. If we make a dedicated effort to show our appreciation and gratitude for others, we will have a better chance at a happier life. Take a few moments each day to think about the things you’re grateful for and share that gratitude with others. Before long, you’ll begin noticing the benefits of being more grateful in your everyday life.
SUDOKU
MUNCHIES WITH MOLLY
ROASTED PORK LOIN WITH APPLES
Inspired by MomFoodie.com
INGREDIENTS •
4 lbs pork loin
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3 garlic cloves
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2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp salt, divided 1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp cinnamon
8 apples
3 tbsp butter, softened
2 red onions
DIRECTIONS
loin on top, then place remaining apples and onions around it. Break butter into small pieces and place them on the pork loin and apples. Place dish in oven and let it bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 F, then continue to bake for 60 minutes.
1. In a large bowl, season pork loin with garlic powder, 1 ½ tsp salt, and pepper, then cover and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes. 2. Preheat oven to 425 F. 3. Slice apples and onions, then chop garlic cloves. Season with brown sugar, olive oil, remaining salt, and cinnamon. 4. In a 9x13-inch baking dish, place a layer of apples and onions in the pan, put pork
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7. Remove dish and stir apples and onions. 8. Increase heat to 450 F, put dish in oven, and roast for an additional 8–10 minutes.
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