Page 6 - Dainfern Precinct Living Issue 4 May 2023

Intro

POSITIVITY

IN OUR PRECINCT

arm greetings to our lovely the long nights perfect for catching up on fresh perspective.
Precinct! As we embrace the some much-needed sleep.
Warrival of another cold winter, With that said, we have a few tips to help
we can look forward to cosy evenings, Unfortunately, it will come with some you stay positive and make a difference in
winter PJs, and cups of Milo with way too challenges. With load shedding averaging our community:
many heaped spoons thrown in. I always 9 hours a day, it's safe to say that winter Focus on the good: Let's celebrate our
hated winter, but recently I have come will exacerbate the problem as we try to community's achievements, no matter
to enjoy the respite from our unbearable keep warm, dry clothing and keep our how small they may seem. Share uplifting
heat, the chance to curl up with my geysers hot. Criminals also tend to take stories with neighbours, and together,
family and fur babies on the couch, and advantage of the longer nights. we'll create an atmosphere of hope and
optimism.

Volunteer: Lend a helping hand to
Let's stay positive local initiatives aimed at improving our
community. This could be anything from
”
and work together neighbourhood clean-ups to supporting
to overcome the local businesses or assisting the elderly.
challenges we Be proactive: Rather than feeling

face. helpless, take the initiative to report
” informed about community meetings and
issues to the relevant authorities. Stay
participate in discussions to find practical

With this in mind, I want to shine a light solutions.
on the power of positivity and how it can Create connections: Stronger
help us overcome the sense of impending relationships with our neighbours can
doom many of us feel, at least some of help foster a supportive environment.
the time. A positive mindset can help Organise or attend social events, such as
you cope with challenges and setbacks block parties, book clubs, or gardening
and bounce back more quickly from groups, to strengthen our community
adversity. bonds.
The effects of positivity can be Practice gratitude: Remind yourself daily
far-reaching and profound of the things you're grateful for. Whether
in our individual lives and it's the beautiful parks, top-notch schools,
our community. For or friendly faces, our community has
example, positive much to be thankful for.
emotions can help to
reduce stress, anxiety, Let's stay positive and work together to
and depression and overcome the challenges we face. Our
increase happiness, collective spirit and strength make our
optimism, and overall community truly exceptional.
life satisfaction. It can
also help enhance Warm regards,
communication,
foster empathy and Nicola
compassion, and build
stronger relationships
with friends, family, nicola@eiapublishing.co.za
and the community.
A positive mindset
also helps people
think more creatively,
generate innovative
ideas, and approach
problems from a

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