About

Active Community: A Social Group for Self-Improvement and Community Transformation

Active Community is a social group that uses motivation and morality to help individuals and communities achieve optimal outcomes in health, prosperity, and education.

Active Community helps people achieve optimal outcomes in their lives by focusing on three functional areas and three subject areas. These areas are interrelated and mutually reinforcing, creating a positive feedback loop for self-improvement. The following two diagrams illustrate the six key concepts of Active Community.

The first diagram shows the three functional areas that drive self-improvement: social engagement, morality, and motivation. These are the core values and principles that guide our actions and decisions.

The second diagram shows the three subject areas that we can improve in: health, prosperity, and education. These are the most important domains that affect our quality of life and well-being.

How It Works

Typically, Active Community Groups meet every two weeks. In addition to the main Active Community meeting, participation in one or more Personal Development Groups is encouraged.

Active Community Group meetings are where we learn new skills and strategies to improve ourselves and our communities.

Personal Development Groups are optional groups that focus on specific areas of improvement. For example, there might be a Personal Development Group related to fitness, entrepreneurship, or student success.

Personal Development Groups are created and operate independently of Active Community Groups. Personal Development Groups can be existing community groups, such as 12-step programs and support groups, or can be started as a type of Social Learning Group. Social Learning Groups can also be used to achieve educational goals. For more information see our separate website on Social Learning Groups.

Benefits

By joining Active Community, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Improved health and well-being: You will learn how to take care of your physical and mental health, prevent diseases, and cope with stress.

• Increased prosperity: You will learn how to manage your finances, start or grow your business, and achieve your career goals.

• Enhanced education: You will learn how to acquire new knowledge, skills, and qualifications, and apply them to real-world problems.

• Greater social engagement: You will meet new people, make new friends, and expand your network. You will also participate in fun and meaningful activities with other members of Active Community.

• Community transformation: You will contribute to making your community a better place for everyone. You will also inspire others to join Active Community and spread the movement.

Three Subject Areas

Active Community focuses on three subject areas that are essential for improving our quality of life and well-being: health, prosperity, and education. Each subject area has its own goals, challenges, and opportunities.

Health

Health is the state of being free from illness or injury. It also includes mental health, which is the state of being free from psychological or emotional distress. Health is important because it affects your ability to function, enjoy life, and pursue your goals.

Some of the goals you can achieve in health are:

• Preventing or managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, or cancer.

• Improving your fitness level, strength, endurance, or flexibility.

• Losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight.

• Quitting smoking or reducing alcohol consumption.

• Improving your sleep quality or quantity.

• Reducing stress or anxiety.

• Enhancing your mood or reducing depression.

Prosperity

Prosperity is the state of being successful or flourishing in material terms. It also includes financial security, which is the state of being free from debt or financial worries. Prosperity is important because it affects our ability to meet our basic needs, achieve our aspirations, and support others.

Some of the goals you can achieve in prosperity are:

• Increasing your income or savings.

• Paying off your debts or loans.

• Creating a budget or a financial plan.

• Investing your money wisely or profitably.

• Starting or growing your own business or enterprise.

• Advancing your career or profession.

Education

Education is the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, or qualifications. It also includes lifelong learning, which is the process of continuing to learn throughout our lives. Education is important because it affects our ability to solve problems, innovate, and contribute to society.

Some of the goals you can achieve in education are:

• Completing a degree, diploma, certificate, or course.

• Learning a new language, skill, or hobby.

• Updating your knowledge or skills in your field of interest or expertise.

• Exploring new topics or fields that you are curious about or passionate about.

• Applying your knowledge or skills to real-world situations or challenges.

• Teaching others what you know or can do.

Three Functional Areas

Active Community focuses on three functional areas that drive self-improvement: social engagement, morality, and motivation. These are the driving forces that influence our actions and outcomes.

Social

Active Community is not only a movement for self-improvement and community transformation. It is also a social group that fosters social engagement among its members. Social engagement is the degree to which we interact with others in positive and meaningful ways. Social engagement is important because it affects our happiness, health, and well-being.

Being socially engaged is good for our physical and mental well-being. It helps us feel connected, supported, and valued by others. It also exposes us to different perspectives and values, which can enhance our moral awareness and behavior. Moreover, being part of a social group can boost our motivation to achieve our goals, as we can share our successes and challenges, learn from others, and receive feedback and encouragement.

Some of the benefits of social engagement are:

• Increased happiness: Social engagement can boost our mood, reduce our stress, and increase our satisfaction with life. Studies have shown that people who have strong social ties are happier than those who do not .

• Improved health: Social engagement can enhance our immune system, lower our blood pressure, and decrease our risk of chronic diseases. Studies have shown that people who have strong social ties are healthier than those who do not .

• Enhanced well-being: Social engagement can provide us with support, encouragement, and feedback. It can also help us cope with challenges, achieve our goals, and grow as individuals. Studies have shown that people who have strong social ties have higher levels of well-being than those who do not.

Some of the ways Active Community promotes social engagement are:

• Active Community meetings: These are regular meetings where we learn new skills and strategies to improve ourselves and our communities. Active Community Group meetings are a great way to meet new people, make new friends, and expand your network.

• Personal Development Groups: These are optional groups that focus on specific areas of improvement. For example, there might be an Personal Development Group for fitness, entrepreneurship, or student success. Personal Development Groups are a great way to interact with others who share your interests or goals. We can also learn from each other and support each other in achieving our goals.

• Fun and meaningful activities: These are activities that we organize or participate in with other members of Active Community. These might include social events, recreational activities, volunteer work, and public service. Fun and meaningful activities are a great way to have fun and enjoy life with others. They are also a great way to contribute to making our community a better place for everyone.

Morality

Moral actions are those that lead to optimal outcomes for ourselves and others. By acting morally, we can improve our relationships with other people, as they will respect and trust us more. This can increase our social opportunities and satisfaction. Furthermore, by framing our actions as moral obligations, we can increase our motivation to follow through with them, as we will feel a stronger sense of duty and commitment.

Motivation

Motivation is the key to any kind of self-improvement, as it drives us to pursue our goals and overcome obstacles. Motivation can also improve our moral character, as it requires effort and discipline to act in accordance with our values and principles. Additionally, motivation can enhance our social skills, as it enables us to overcome fears and insecurities that may prevent us from interacting with others.

Join Us

If you are interested in joining Active Community, please contact us at activecommunity@ngiinsights.com.

For information about starting an Active Community Group please see the Start page.

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to Active Community!