Our community

 What makes a good community? Before answering that question, let’s zoom out a little bit.Humans are made to live and work with others in a positive community where we can thrive. We are social beings that have evolved to exist within communities.

Every successful individual knows that his or her achievement depends on a community of persons working together.

The quality of a community correlates to the degree of engagement and happiness individuals can draw from community interactions. Sadly, some communities promote feelings of self-doubt and isolation.Positive communities are groups that inspire their members in ways that promote a sense of self-discovery and group connection, encouraging members to express their beliefs and values, as well as build relationships with others

Positive communities may differ in what they encourage and how their values get implemented into policy, but, overall, these groups share ten characteristics:

The most effective communities share similar values and belief systems that cooperate to help accomplish one or several goals. These goals can vary radically depending on the community in question.For example, one community may value environmental goals such as promoting recycling and making forest areas more friendly to wildlife while another community may put more value on Improving the education system

Central to developing a positive community is comfort among citizens when it comes to speaking their minds and expressing what is important to them. Individuals who feel encouraged to give their input about an issue, who feel heard when they do speak their minds are more likely to feel connected to their community.

Diversity is abundant in all communities. However, among every group containing diversity, there are always individuals who fall in the minority.Positive communities work to ensure that those who fall in minority populations are not treated differently. These communities give a voice to minority populations through frequent consultation with members of those societies about how the community can improve to meet their needs better.

Positive communities do not set rules. Instead, they work to encourage community members to fulfill their obligations. This may include things as simple as attending community meetings or paying taxes to support the public school system.

In addition to feeling heard, members of positive communities also feel as though their concerns are adequately addressed and that they are cared for by the community. Positive communities prioritize the well-being of every member of the community and address concerns in a timely and sensitive manner when they arise.

Every long-standing community has heritage and traditions that have arisen during the community’s development. Positive and efficient communities embrace their culture by reminding members of the long way the community has come. This could be as simple as sending out an annual newsletter commemorating the accomplishments of the year or as elaborate as an annual festival held to celebrate the birthday of the community.

Positive communities work to foster a feeling of genuine connection among members by providing plenty of opportunities for interaction. Creating a feeling of connection works to make members more motivated to meet their obligations and work towards the established goals of the community.

Individuals elected to leadership positions within positive communities should be fair and just in their political focus. Their shared values should inform the decisions they take for the community. Additionally, leaders should also take the thoughts and suggestions of the community members into account when making decisions that will affect their lifestyles.

Communication is essential for any effective community. All of the wheels need to be moving at the same pace for the project to continue successfully. Positive Leaders ensure that all members are aware of the projects currently in process, as well as what they can do to help those projects run smoothly.

Decisions made by positive and encouraging communities focus primarily on the promotion of happiness among its members. Members will inevitably disagree on some issues or values, but an effective community leader incorporates concerns from both sides into the eventual decision made.