Creating Community Equals Good Health
Sense of Belonging A sense of belonging sometimes gets lost in the buzz of our lives and our busy schedules.
In most homes, both parents work and juggling responsibilities takes time and effort.
Plus, it is very common to live far away from extended family in today's world.
Ironically, some critics say that the rise in technology oftentimes makes people feel even more disconnected from their friends, family and neighbors.
Nonetheless, creating community in our lives can be easy and fun.
Getting to Know Your Neighbors is Easy •Be friendly, smile and wave (even if they look at you funny) •Start a bunko club or host a poker night •Offer to help your neighbor if you notice that they are going out of town •Welcome a new neighbor to the neighborhood •Get outdoors and make yourself approachable while gardening, etc.
•Connect with other parents by coordinating events for the kids •Start a walking or jogging club that meets regularly and that welcomes drop-ins •Volunteer at your local library or school "People that have a strong sense of community are more likely to report that they are in good health...
less isolated...
less lonely" Benefits of Creating a Community People that have a strong sense of community are more likely to report that they are in good health, are less isolated and are less lonely than those that don't.
Every one needs help at one point or another.
So, be the friendly face that offers to pick up the newspapers or water the garden for a neighbor while they go off to Maui.
Odds are that you will at one point or another need someone to give you a helping hand.
Creating a Community With Your Neighbors A neighborhood culture can have lasting effects on families and their growing children.
A neighborhood whose culture fosters lifetime friendships, acceptance, tolerance, open communication, and core values will find far fewer struggles to maintain relationships among neighbors.
Allowing neighbors to help build this culture and subsequent community gives them a sense of investing in the neighborhood's long term success.
Holiday parties, potlucks, barbeques, and play dates offer more than just a chance to socialize.
A simple gathering can go a long way to build lifetime bonds for all members of the family.
Open communication and support are some of the best tools for developing a sense of community.
Intouch Chiropractic in San Diego, CA
In most homes, both parents work and juggling responsibilities takes time and effort.
Plus, it is very common to live far away from extended family in today's world.
Ironically, some critics say that the rise in technology oftentimes makes people feel even more disconnected from their friends, family and neighbors.
Nonetheless, creating community in our lives can be easy and fun.
Getting to Know Your Neighbors is Easy •Be friendly, smile and wave (even if they look at you funny) •Start a bunko club or host a poker night •Offer to help your neighbor if you notice that they are going out of town •Welcome a new neighbor to the neighborhood •Get outdoors and make yourself approachable while gardening, etc.
•Connect with other parents by coordinating events for the kids •Start a walking or jogging club that meets regularly and that welcomes drop-ins •Volunteer at your local library or school "People that have a strong sense of community are more likely to report that they are in good health...
less isolated...
less lonely" Benefits of Creating a Community People that have a strong sense of community are more likely to report that they are in good health, are less isolated and are less lonely than those that don't.
Every one needs help at one point or another.
So, be the friendly face that offers to pick up the newspapers or water the garden for a neighbor while they go off to Maui.
Odds are that you will at one point or another need someone to give you a helping hand.
Creating a Community With Your Neighbors A neighborhood culture can have lasting effects on families and their growing children.
A neighborhood whose culture fosters lifetime friendships, acceptance, tolerance, open communication, and core values will find far fewer struggles to maintain relationships among neighbors.
Allowing neighbors to help build this culture and subsequent community gives them a sense of investing in the neighborhood's long term success.
Holiday parties, potlucks, barbeques, and play dates offer more than just a chance to socialize.
A simple gathering can go a long way to build lifetime bonds for all members of the family.
Open communication and support are some of the best tools for developing a sense of community.
Intouch Chiropractic in San Diego, CA
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