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Top 6 reasons to get to know your neighbors.


1. Your neighborhood becomes safer.

When you know your neighbors and where they live then it makes it much easier to spot something out of the ordinary and report it. As a result, many robberies and other crimes are prevented, including porch pirates!


2. Be in the the know.

Neighbors can be a wealth of information which can also contribute to the health and safety of the neighborhood /community. They can offer some great advice about other neighbors to which you might just find out you have some things in common with some people you haven't even met yet. Or you may hear something about someone that you may find unpleasant, to which you're able to avoid now thanks to that information. Or if you're new to the area, your new neighbors can share all sorts of information on schools, parks, entertainment, restaurants, etc.


3. Increase social circle.

This is beneficial in more ways than one. When you have a strong social circle it increases overall happiness and just makes you feel good.

Eileen Avery, a University of Missouri sociologist, found in one study that people who perceive their neighbors as trustworthy also rate their own health as better than those who don’t. Other studies have found people who say they are part of a community have lower risks for strokes and heart attacks.


4. Networking.

Your neighbors have friends and family of their own and may just know someone in need of your services. Like they say, "all it takes is one!" That one person might know another person, so on and so forth. Many times in business it truly is who you know.

5. Help.

Maybe you're under the weather or have an injury. A helpful neighbor is close by for assistance at the drop of a hat and can help with errands like going for some groceries, picking up or dropping off kids, or for any number of things. Better yet! You're baking cookies and have everything you need except for that cliche' cup of sugar. Or maybe you need a baby-sitter. How convenient it is to have great neighbors!

6. Community.

When you're connected with your neighbors you can have get-togethers like BBQ's and such. Your kids will have other kids to play with and a safe environment to to be active. You can also get together with your neighbors to make changes in the neighborhood like beautifying with plants and flowers, etc. When you get together with your neighbors at least once a month it will all around provide a great sense of community and a positive and healthy environment.