Source: www.NationalGoodNeighborDay.com
The Good Neighbor Mindset
National Good Neighbor Day is Thursday, Sept. 28. You can establish the mindset of a good neighbor with these five pillars for building great neighborhoods.
1. Connection
Introduce yourself and connect with others in your neighborhood. It simply starts by saying “hello.”
2. Invitation
Invite neighbors to join you for a meal or something fun. Gather around a table because the Latin word “communitas” means the spirit of community and it’s measured by the number of meals shared together.
3. Celebration
When it comes to birthdays, anniversaries or milestone moments in the lives of others, cheer them on and don’t miss out on congratulating them.
4. Awareness
Keep your eyes and ears open. Stay attentive to the safety and security of the people and homes nearby. We are safer and stronger together.
5. Availability
Availability is the highest benefit of good neighbors who truly care and look out for one another. When needed, show up to help others living around you.
Are you a good neighbor?
Tim DeTellis explains the five pillars in this TedX Talk.
Send a Good Neighbor-gram
Jumpstart Good Neighbor Day (Sept. 28) by saying “hello.” Print this Hello Neighbor-gram and use it to introduce yourself to someone (or several someones) on your block.
Take the Pledge
Good neighbors make great neighborhoods. Make a commitment to start practicing the good neighbor mindset.