8 Realistic Resolutions for Your Community and Home at the Start of the Year!

The beginning of January is the best time to make a list (preferably a tangible one, rather than an imaginary one) of resolutions.

And if the most common goals for people are related to physical workouts, a balanced diet, travel, or getting a better job, we suggest you also think about how to be a better tenant, a positive example in your community.

Now is a good time to reflect on your interactions with your neighbors, on community projects you can undertake together, and also on how to better organize your home in the new year and get rid of all those unnecessary things that only take up space.

Objectives in relation to other tenants

1. Offer your neighbors your help more often

A good neighbor is known in time of need! A helping hand offered at the right time will mean a lot to those you share your community with. Whether you help a neighbor move a piece of furniture, lend them an item they need, or simply hold the door for them as they enter the building with their arms full of groceries, your gesture will be received with joy. Not only will you earn the sympathy and trust of those around you, but they will also offer to help you when you need it.

2. Get involved in local activities

Focused on your career and family worries, do you often find yourself absent from the community you live in? Make a change in the new year and resolve to get more involved in local activities. Attend occasional meetings and offer solutions when neighborhood problems arise. Respond affirmatively to neighbors' invitations and be active in the community whenever you can and have some free time.

Be a peacemaking neighbor!

Another resolution you should add to your list this year is to be more tolerant and not be that neighbor who immediately gets into a conflict. Make an extra effort and try to understand the other person's perspective before the problem escalates. Choose your words carefully and remember, Do not do unto others what you would not have them do unto you. 

4. Surprise your neighbors with a small gift

Whether it's a holiday or not, you can surprise your neighbors with a small gesture. Whether you share some of your best desserts with them or treat them to a glass of wine or a can of beer, you'll certainly be the neighbor who brings excitement to the neighborhood! Sharing is caring, especially in the real world, not just on social media, where there's a tendency for exaggerations in group communication.

If you want to learn more about the community rules, read this article.

Resolutions for your home

Now that you know how to be an exemplary tenant, we invite you to set resolutions for your home as well – the place where you recharge your batteries at the end of the day and where you spend quality time with loved ones.

Optimize storage spaces

How many times have you felt like you didn't have enough space for your belongings? It's time to take action and make a smart optimization of your closets and other storage spaces. Utilize empty areas, such as room corners, by installing shelves or hooks. On the inside of closet doors, you can hang organizers for scarves, shawls, belts, or ties. Store items under the bed and under other furniture pieces with higher legs.

2. Donate things you no longer need

Surely you have clothes and accessories that you haven't worn in a while and that are taking up precious space in your home. Put them all in a box and take them to a center that handles clothing donations, or to a clothing store that collects them for recycling (H&M has such programs in all its stores in Bucharest). If the items are in good condition, you can post them on Facebook groups (e.g., Free Wheelchair in Bucharestand give them to those who need them.

Borrow the best from Feng Shui style

Feng Shui rules help you achieve a harmonious home, filled with positive energy,

simpler and more relaxing. One of the most important Feng Shui principles is to periodically let go of unnecessary items. Otherwise, their presence will lead to the blocking of the beneficial energies of the space.

Decorate the house in a minimalist way to create a relaxing atmosphere full of positive energy. Keep only objects around you that are tied to beautiful memories.

4. Decorate your apartment with eco-friendly influences 

Concern for the environment has grown in recent years, which can only bring us joy. If you haven't already taken this step, know that it's easy to be guided by eco-friendly influences. This lifestyle is based on reducing energy and water consumption, as well as reusing and recycling. For example, you can unplug the TV and computer when you're not using them, turn off the water while brushing your teeth, or water plants with the water you used to boil eggs.

Furthermore, you can invest in more environmentally friendly gadgets, such as: smart thermostats, eco-chargers, and smart plugs. This way, you will not only be more responsible towards nature, but you will also notice lower consumption on your monthly bills. If one of your resolutions is to spend less money this year, you will tick two goals at once.

These resolutions are the promises you make to yourself at the beginning of the year. Commit to at least a few of these goals, and not only will you be prouder of yourself, but you'll also make those around you feel better.

Be a better person and neighbor if you want a better and more beautiful neighborhood and community. Don't forget that every change starts with you!

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