#BuildaCommunity

[sarahboyerdigiexpert]

Tiktok community management

TikTok is an excellent platform for building a community, but knowing where to start can take some work. Here are a few tips:

Create engaging content. This is the most important thing you can do to attract and retain followers. Make sure your videos are creative, informative, and entertaining.

Interact with your audience. Respond to comments, participate in trends, and like and share other users' videos. The more you interact, the more likely people will engage with your content.

Run contests and giveaways. This is a great way to boost engagement and attract new followers. Just be sure to follow TikTok's guidelines for contests and giveaways.

Collaborate with other users. This is a great way to cross-promote your content and reach a new audience. Look for other users who create similar content and contact them about collaborating.

Use relevant hashtags. Hashtags are a great way to get your content seen by more people. When you use relevant hashtags, your videos will show up in the search results for those hashtags.

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[squirrelsimmer]

Generation 2 - Bonnie Cooper

Loves the outdoors, Family-orientated, Dog lover.

So for the people who have followed this legacy (thank you so much!) will know that Gen 1 went on forever!! like over 900 posts! We are now and finally moving onto Gen 2! For anyone wanting to start reading my legacy or any new followers, this would be a good time to start as I plan on it being its own independent gameplay with occasional links back to Gen 1! 

Thanks to the people who voted for the new main location of this generation, it was an even split between Sulani and Selvadorada! So Bonnie will be living in Sulani and will take frequent trips to Selvadorada. 

And a special mention for the people who read and leave notes and comments on my posts... I see you and appreciate you all, thank you! <3 

Read below for more info on Bonnie and the direction of this Gen :) 

Bonnie or Bee is Agnes and Echo’s second-born child and was always the caring, lighthearted, loving child of the five siblings. Never caught making a mess or being mean she was by far their easiest child. With her love for animals and helping others, to her proficiency in the scouts, I thought she would be the best person for the job of carrying on the family legacy! and the museum! 

I started the Build a Community challenge with this family and I am going to be continuing with some aspects. I will still be adding sims/families made for me by followers and the main goal of this legacy will be to complete all collections and showcase them in the family museum! The other aspects however I will not be continuing with, I was finding it too confusing, difficult to focus and show all of the different aspects of the challenge. 

The new tag I will be using is #CompleteAllCollections, if anyone else wishes to try this in their gameplay feel free to use this tag and tag me :) 

And if you made it this far, well done and I love you!! haha 

[canyonshope]

A lil distraction

When you think about it, one of the main reasons our generation is so well known for being down and depressed is because of how exposed we are to the real world.

We humans know more about the world now; about how messed up it is, and how things aren’t the way our parents said they would be. Every two seconds, there’s a new headline about an escaped convict, a car accident, or a devestating earthquake or something.

And I, for one, think that every day shouldn’t be this much of a downer. People should have a chance to forget about all the chaos unfolding in the world, even if only for a few moments. 

Recently, I discovered a group of people who do exactly that. 

Calling themselves the “Scarlet Streak”, this small group of individuals works on inspiring other people to showcase their talents, and reminding them that they’re special. They showcase photography, artwork, edited videos, poems, and even qoutes that people submit to them on their insta, site, and even their E-magazine. 

Their second issue is coming out soon themed “home”, and I personally think it’d be a great oppertunity to show the world what you can do, and maybe even find some people who connect with the way you see the world. 

https://www.scarletstreak.com/

So go ahead. Take the distraction. 

[official-mddtspeaks]

When you have trauma sometimes life can feel and look like this imagine. #buildacommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/ClRm38bOLm4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[bigbrander]

If you want to grow your business and build a strong online brand you need to start focusing on the right things. What are those right things? ✅ Creating valuable quality content. ✅ Building relationships with your audience. ✅ Build a community around your brand. Stop chasing after the wrong numbers such as likes and views, you need more than that! You need to focus on improving your engagement. To learn more message me. . #socialmediatipsforbusiness #socialmediatipsforsmallbusiness #smallbusinesstipsforwomen #socialmediaspecialist #buildacommunity #communityiskey #tipsforsuccess #successfulbusinesswomen #socialmediaforentrepreneurs #socialmediaentrepreneur #girlbossentrepreneur https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb94jWnNNVA/?utm_medium=tumblr

[effyandrews]

My patreon is now live! Link in bio. Come build a community with me! I can't wait to see you there and get to know each of you! 🥰 . . . #effyscommunity #artcommunity #patreon #patreonartists #artistonpatreon #eugeneoregonartist #eugeneoregon #eugeneoregonart #localartist #supportartists #youtubeartist #artistonyoutube #buildacommunity #art #artwork #selftaughtartist #patreonlaunch #patreongoodies #monthlygoodies (at Eugene, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBdiIMTHWF1/?igshid=13y5bzusi4hik

[grind2dagreen]

This day was extraordinary start to finish. I ran into my cousins at the beach ❤️, met my line sister for lunch and drinks, and later on met this angel along with her beautiful mother. 
~~~ 
We spent hours talking and playing as if we had known each other our entire lives. Sometimes when we head out @nefiason says don’t start talking to anyone because we have things to do lmao😆 . 
~~~ mTruth of the matter is, anyone who has spent plenty of time around me. Understands that I fuel from connection with beautiful souls 🧽. This little girl kept coming up to me, so I asked her mother is it okay if I played sand castle with her. Her mother said sure and it took off from there. With all that being said, Instagram meet my buddie. Her mother also said the photos were okay but I will keep their names private🎀. 
~~~ 
Name a time you met and
interacted with a stranger👥.! 
~~~ 
#meetnewfolks #beachday #bodyweightlifts #spottedfamily #baeolympics #acroyogabeginners #lifts #bootygainz #strength #holdyourpartneruphigh #kkinso #sunandfun #connection #engage #buildacommunity #bekidlike #sandandsea #blackwomen #blackbabygirlsrock #humpdayhabits #AstroGang #ReadySetNowGoGreen #Grind2DaGreen #G2DG©️ ⛓‼️🌎 (at Ft Lauderdale Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3sK9Z_FCm8/?igshid=qerkjstvzv57

[thedesicoach-blog]

Culture

Another important topic I wanted to discuss was the impact of culture on our individual values, beliefs and perspectives on life.  Growing up in North America, coming from an East Indian background and being a second generation Canadian, I had to balance two different cultures.  There was a different culture at home and a different culture when I went to school.  As I went from childhood to the adolescent years and then emerging adulthood, the challenges of balancing two cultures got bigger.  Somewhere in those transitional stages of my life, I also started to form my own beliefs, my own values and my own perspectives on life.  However, I was unable to share any of those in fear of being rejected, being chastised by my family for not conforming and made fun of by my friends for being different.

What happened for me during those transitional years? It was a combination of defining my own self-identity, forming my own beliefs and having my own outlook in life.  However, my identity and outlook in life was already set for me as part of the traditional culture I belonged to.  Based on gender roles in traditional cultures, I had to go out and obtain an education, find a good paying job, get married and start my own family.  If I had any other passions that I wanted to pursue and that didn’t get me a prolific education, those dreams and passions went out the window.  

In this blog I want to talk about how our cultures end up limiting us rather than uniting us and making us stronger people.  I would like to specifically talk about traditional cultures, and how the challenges are even greater when children are asked to assimilate into becoming Canadian (this holds true for other Western Cultures as well) yet somehow adhere to the traditional cultures.  Why are we burdening children to do that when they are already struggling with so many unknowns in their lives? They are trying to make friends, fit in, understand their bodies, deal with puberty, form their own opinions on life, etc. 

So why do these cultural norms start becoming barriers? This is where socialization kicks in and understanding what kind of culture we belong to i.e. a narrow or broad form of socialization.  The challenge really comes from finding the right balance between being individualistic or collectivistic.  How do we create an environment where either choice is fostered? Why is that if we come from traditional cultures, we are shamed or made to feel guilty for expressing our individualistic needs, our needs to explore and be our own person?  

Part of that shaming comes from always worrying about what others will think.  I remember anytime I would express an opinion or desire to do something unique, my parents typical response would be based on what others would think.  Dating is also such a taboo subject in the traditional cultures, yet parents expect to marry their kids off and expect them to make relationships work.  Religion also plays a huge input in the cultural values, beliefs and norms.  However, religion will be a topic of conversation for another blog.

So how do we break the barriers that some cultural norms create? Not all cultural norms, beliefs and values are limiting to our own individual growth and exploration of life, but how do we pick the ones that enable growth and avoid the ones that limit us? The purpose of this blog was to talk about a topic that is not discussed often, especially in traditional cultures.  How do we learn from the practices that have been followed for years without taking the time for introspection? How do we ensure we create a different foster for the new generation of adolescents? How do we use globalization to our advantage? Please share your thoughts and perspectives on this topic.

@thedesicoach

[miezemia]

Yes, we‘ve come a long way but yes, there‘s still shit to be done 🌈✊🏻✨Your Story matters, the fights you fought and the way you‘ve grown. Your presence matters to inspire others - to grow and to get through - never in a million Queers will there be another you ❤️✊🏻 #inthistogether #buildacommunity #notasociety #togetherwearestrong #unityindiversity #queersunite #gotopride #presencematters #inspireothers #gay #lgbtqia #queer #pride #riot #christopherstreetday (hier: Hamburg, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0SLKhxo4S6/?igshid=10d8j6j0efn91

[smithistic-art]

Hhhheeeeeyyyy you guys!!!!! We’re back, and starting up with our favorite #zombie #hunter #leonkennedy for #ResidentEvil4Remake! As always, join us for a #ridiculous #playthrough at 9pm est! I’m sure Jess will jump, freak out, and swear every episode 🤣

twitch.tv/smithistictv

#twitch #live #streaming #SmallStreamerCommunity #RE4Remake #gaming #live #CouplesGaming #smithistic #LetsPlay #buildacommunity

[squirrelsimmer]

Final talks around the table before the Gen 2 heir leaves the nest!

Guesses on who the new heir is? 

[purplefayeuk]

Day 29 of #marchmeetthemaker is #community - It can be so easy as an artist/maker to be isolated, working away in your studio not seeing anybody, so it's good if you can find a community to be part of. - Craft fairs can be a good way of meeting other artist/makers to share ideas and experiences with. - If you have an @etsy shop you could join your local etsy team and maybe even have an etsy shop craft fair in real life in your local town/city. - Social media can be good for connecting you with people to do things in real life like art clubs or @artwalkwakefield or @incolourfulcompany. - Or maybe you prefer to be part of a community that isn't to do with art so you can have an escape/break from it. - You might like to use exercise as a way to connect with others. Playing team sports or running or cycling with a club. Doing yoga or dancing or some other fitness class. Or maybe you're active in your local community or your religion helps you be part of a community. - Gaming can help you be part of a community to. I like to play @pokemongoapp and meet up with other trainers to battle legendary pokemon in gym raids near me. The makers of the game, Niantic, have even started doing community days this year to further encourage people to not just play the game on their own. - - - - #communityisimportant #youarenotalone #localcommunity #buildacommunity #dontbealone #socialise #craftfair #church #religion #gaming #pokemongo #exercise #sports #teams #suggestions #communitysuggestions #yorkshireartist #yorkshiremaker #artist #maker #painter #creative #purplefaye #wakefield #chantrychapel #artistlife #makerlife #behindthescenes (at Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, Wakefield)

[rightpurpose]

As we greet this #sundaymorning take a moment to #reflect on this. We can’t do it all on our own. Lean on those that can help, help those that need you. Be that #community 😊🌎☮️ . . #smile #humanity #dalailama #happy #zen #sundayvibes #weekend #peace #grateful #gratitude #innerpeace #buildacommunity

[attentionspangames]

The USC is a Mega Hive of giving and community. Bring your spare resources to the Donation Center and you will be heralded, and depending on your standing on the station, you might even get something tangible in return. Www.attentionspangames.com #asgames #replicants #robots #usc #bgg #boardgamegeek #bbg #bggcommunity #bestofkickstarter #tabletop #tabletopgames #boardgamenight #boardgames #cardgame #radcon #gamestorm #productivity #community #sharingiscaring #helpothers #buildacommunity #philanthropy (at Attention Span Games) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnzD672Bggh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=o1mwwqmtbnph

[thedesicoach-blog]

Divorce

One of the biggest things I wanted to talk about on this blog has been about the stigma surrounding divorces. I’ll talk about divorce a few times on this blog,  Why in our society and culture is divorce made to be a shameful thing? I want to dig deep into that and understand people’s perspectives.  I also want to discuss divorce in traditional cultures and the challenges that people face.

Why is divorce such a shameful act in our society? Is it because by getting a divorce, a couple is saying they failed? Is failure really that bad? Is admitting failure even worse? It’s so contradicting when on one end our cultures teach everyone that it’s okay to fail, but what matters more is that we learn something from it.  However, on the other end when a couple fails and gets a divorce they are made to feel bad about it.  Do people that end their marriages in divorce not learn something from that experience? People going through divorces don’t even talk about it openly in fear of being judged.  About half of married people end up getting a divorce at least once.  With such a high rate of marriages ending in divorce, we are now starting to see more acceptance in our culture.  

In traditional cultures, the shame people are made to feel after getting a divorce is even worse.  Most people are considered “damaged goods” once they are divorced.  Especially if they have children, and even worse if they are women.  Getting re-married in traditional cultures is extremely challenging due to the stigma.  It is even more challenging when kids are involved.  People speculate about why the couple got divorced, women gossip, there are made-up stories, etc.  It is terrible and disrespectful for people that are already dealing with something difficult.  But why is that? Is it because most people get envious when they hear a couple is getting a divorce, while they are sucking it up and staying in their marriages, and trying to make it work even though they aren’t happy? Does that envy manifests itself as shame? 

There are obviously many reasons why divorce is not celebrated.  In the Western world it is accepted more than the non-Western world.  Most cultures are very narrow and have cultural values based on collectivism which encourages conformance.  These socio-cultural beliefs then drive the shame that is directed at people who don’t conform.  So how do we create a culture where people’s choices around ending their marriage are accepted? How do we support people that go through the trauma of an event like a divorce in their lives, rather than ostracising them?

I wanted to post this blog more for awareness, but also talk about how as a community we can create an environment of support, help, assistance and guidance. 

[outtherenordic]

Support small farmers, brewers and musicians..... #buildAcommunity #SundownAtTheShell #GetYourAssOutThere #OutThereInWisconsin #ruoutthere #OutsideIsPriceless #RuOutThere (at Sundown At The Shell)