People have created communities since time began; working together for better outcomes and wanting to feel that they are part of something and have somewhere they feel they belong. Wanting to embrace and be part of a ’community’ is a natural human instinct and a desire we all innately have, we are social creatures by default.

I often talk about the importance of surrounding ourselves with the right people and most of us know that there is nothing more powerful or motivating than mixing with like-minded people. People who have the same values, are go-getters, keen to learn, grow, develop and who practice honesty, integrity and community spirit are people most of us are drawn to. Having people like this in our lives is not only enriching but makes us feel good about ourselves and these qualities will hopefully ‘rub off’ on us and make us want to strive to be a little bit better in how we approach our daily lives.

So here are a few reasons to become part of a community and go looking for people with similar outlooks to ourselves and who are positive, inspiring and encouraging:

• Inspiration and motivation – there is nothing more powerful than mixing and mingling with people who are goal orientated, and big picture focused.

• Opportunities – business opportunities, collaboration, experiences, introductions, adventures, networking and building relationships are all opportunities that arise when people come together in communities.

• Relationships – people crave social interaction and opportunities, whether they be in person, over the phone or online. Social, business, networking and friendships can all be developed through our communities.

• Learning and education – we all learn from each other and the right communities will help us to grow, develop and progress forward. Shared knowledge and experiences are invaluable to others, and give us the opportunity to problem solve, focus on our professional and personal development, and surge forward in any area we choose.

• Support – communities give us the chance to support, help, inspire, nurture and empower others. These qualities and actions make us all feel good and give us encouragement and confidence.

This week we shall release our SHINE Society membership option which will give all women the chance to come together with like-minded people and form a progressive, supportive and encouraging community which we hope all women will want to be part of. We are excited about this initiative and we can’t wait to share it with you!

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