#Distribution calendar

[ventesb2b]

Content Amplification Tactics: Boosting Visibility Through Distribution

Introduction

In today's digital age, where information is abundant and attention spans are fleeting, creating high-quality content is just the beginning. To truly succeed in the online realm, mastering content distribution is essential. It's not enough to create compelling articles, videos, or infographics; you must also strategically disseminate them to your target audience for maximum reach and engagement. In this blog, we will delve into effective strategies that can help you master content distribution and achieve unparalleled visibility.

1.  Understand Your Audience

Before embarking on any content distribution journey, you must have a deep understanding of your target audience. Who are they? What problems do they face? What interests them? This knowledge will guide your distribution strategy, ensuring your content reaches the right people at the right time. By creating buyer personas and segmenting your audience, you can tailor your distribution channels and messages accordingly.

2.  Leverage Multichannel Distribution

To cast a wide net and maximize your content's exposure, embrace multichannel distribution. This means distributing your content across various platforms, such as social media, email marketing, industry forums, and relevant websites. Each channel has its own unique audience, and by diversifying your distribution, you increase the likelihood of reaching a broader spectrum of potential readers or viewers.

3.  Create a Distribution Calendar

When it comes to content dissemination, consistency is essential. Establish a distribution calendar that outlines when and where you will share your content. This helps maintain a steady flow of information, keeping your audience engaged and informed. Furthermore, a distribution calendar allows you to align your content with important industry events, holidays, and trends for maximum relevance.

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4.  Personalize Your Approach

Personalization is a powerful tool in content distribution. Tailor your content to resonate with different segments of your audience. Use data-driven insights to craft personalized messages and recommendations based on your audience's preferences, behaviors, and demographics. Personalized content is more likely to capture attention and foster engagement.

5.  Optimize for SEO

Search engine optimization (SEO) plays a crucial role in content distribution. When your content is optimized for search engines, it becomes more discoverable by those actively seeking relevant information. Conduct keyword research to identify the terms your audience uses to search for content in your niche. Incorporate these keywords naturally into your content and metadata to enhance your content's visibility on search engine results pages.

6.  Embrace Social Media

Platforms for social media dissemination are a veritable mine of content. Choose the platforms where your target audience is most active, and then adjust your content to fit the requirements of each platform's audience and platform's format. Engage with your audience through comments, shares, and direct interactions, fostering a sense of community and building brand loyalty.

7.  Collaborate and Guest Post

Collaboration is a potent tool for expanding the audience for your material. Partner with influencers, industry experts, or complementary brands to co-create or share each other's content. Additionally, guest posting on reputable websites in your industry not only expands your content's reach but also positions you as an authority in your field.

8.  Leverage Email Marketing

Email marketing remains one of the most effective distribution methods. Send newsletters or content updates to your subscriber list, providing them with valuable insights, updates, and resources. Segment your email list to deliver content that aligns with each subscriber's interests, increasing the likelihood of engagement.

9.  Measure and Iterate

To continuously improve your content distribution strategy, you need to measure its effectiveness. Use analytics tools to track key metrics such as website traffic, engagement rates, click-through rates, and social media shares. Analyze this data to identify which distribution channels and strategies are delivering the best results. Adjust your approach accordingly to optimize your content distribution efforts.

Conclusion

Mastering content distribution is a dynamic process that requires a deep understanding of your audience, strategic planning, and ongoing optimization. By leveraging multichannel distribution, personalization, SEO, social media, collaboration, and more, you can ensure your content reaches its intended audience and achieves the maximum reach and impact it deserves. Remember, content distribution is not a one-size-fits-all approach; it requires constant adaptation and refinement to keep

up with changing trends and audience preferences. So, embrace these strategies, measure your results, and continue refining your approach for content distribution success.

Aniket Deshpanade

Sr.Digital Marketink Associate

[email protected]

www.ventesb2b.com/ New York, USA

#Content distribution #Strategies #Maximum reach #Digital marketing #Audience engagement #Multichannel distribution #Personalization #SEO optimization #Social media platforms #Collaboration #Email marketing #Analytics #Audience segmentation #Targeted distribution #Online visibility #Distribution calendar #Brand exposure #Influencer partnerships #Content sharing #Data-driven insights #ventesb2b.com

[mortalityplays]

reblogs appreciated for this one

#been thinking a lot about the 'synchronised cycle' myth and confirmation bias #but also wondering if people's cycles are really as evenly distributed around the calendar as we think to begin with

[gentlyouttatime]

i have 1 hour to get mew and my switch battery is dead. wish me luck 👍🏼

#kat plays pokemon #this is why i need to start adding these distributions to my calendar 😔

[tehstripe]

i feel like something ive come to acknowledge about myself is that im just not gonna ever stick to one productivity method. i stick to them really well for a week to a month or so, then something happens that knocks me out of the habit, and im back to sitting on my ass feeling guilty that i SHOULD be doing something while my brain spins in circles and nothing gets done.

BUT if i just recognize that a) whenever i start a new productivity method, its probably not going to last forever but that it can help me keep my shit together for at least the present and b) when i feel that method starting to fade in usefulness, i have permission to come up with another one or cycle back to an old one rather than beat myself up over “failing”

then i can start to be consistently productive while not feeling bad that a method “didn’t work.” it did work! it helped me get a lot of stuff done, but now it needs to rest and thats okay. (:

#anyways my current method is make a list of tasks that need doing and distribute them across the calendar #and on that day i need to at least make progress on that task #if i complete it cool! #if i burn out after five minutes thats fine #i just bump it to another day #helps keep some of the pressure off of starting a task

[thethief1996]

Israel has cut water, electricity and food to Palestinians in Gaza. They are buying 10.000 M16 rifles and plan to distribute to civilian settlers in the West Bank to hunt down Palestinians. They're bombing the only way out of Gaza through Egypt, after telling refugees to flee through it, and have threatened the Egyptian government in case they let aid trucks pass through. Entire families, generations, are being wiped out and left to wander the streets hoping they don't get bombed.

Palestinians are using their last minutes of battery to let the world know about their genocide and are being met with a wall of "What about Hamas? What about the beheaded babies? Killing children on either side is bad!" even though the propaganda claims have been debunked over and over again. How cruel is it to ask somebody to condemn themselves before their last words? Or before grieving the loss of their entire families? When there's no such disclaimer to Israelis even though their government has shown over and over genocidal intent? Like who are you even trying to appease? What will your wishy washy statement do against decades of zionist thought infiltrating evangelical and Jewish stablishmemts?

Take action. Israel will fall back if public opinion turns its tide. The UK fell back on its bloody decision to cut aid to Palestine under public scrutiny. The USAmerican empire spends $3.8 billion dollars annually solely on this proxy war while its people suffer under a progressively military regime as well. News outlets are canceling last minute on Palestinian speakers while letting Israelis tell lies unchecked. Palestinian refugees are being targeted in ICE establishments and mosques are already being hounded by the FBI. France and Germany have banned pro-Palestine protests, while Netherlands and the UK have placed restrictions . You have the chance to stop this from turning into repeat of the Iraq war.

I want to do something but there's hardly anything for me to do from Brasil besides spreading the word and not letting these testimonies fall on deaf ears. I'm asking you to do this same ant work from wherever you are.

Follow:

Eye On Palestine (instagram / twitter)

Mohammed El-Kurd (instagram / twitter)

Decolonize Palestine (website with a chronological explanation of the occupation and debunking myths)

Muhammad Shehada (twitter)

Plestia Alaqad (directly from Gaza. Many of her videos are interrupted by bombs)

If there's a protest in your city, please attend. Here's an international calendar of events:

Friday, October 13

ALBUQUERQUE, NM (US) – Fri Oct. 13, 3 pm, UNM Bookstore, University of New Mexico. Organized by Southwest Coalition for Palestine.

BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA (US) – Fri Oct 13, 6 pm, Sproul Hall (Vigil), University of California Berkeley. Organized by Bears for Palestine.

DOUAIS, FRANCE – Fri Oct 13, 6:30 pm, Place de’Armes.

GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN – Fri Oct 13, 5:30 pm, Brunnsparken. Organized by Palestinska samordningsgruppen Gothenburg.

GREENSBORO, NC (US) – Fri Oct. 13, 4 pm, Wendover Village, 4203 W Wendover Ave, Greensboro, NC. Organized by Muslims for a Better NC.

LONDON, ENGLAND – Fri Oct 13, 5 pm, Keir Starmer’s Office, Crowndale Center, 218 Eversholt St, London. Organized by IJAN UK.

MEANJIN/BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – Fri Oct 13, 6 pm, King George Square.

MIAMI, FL (US) – Fri Oct 13, 4:30 pm, Bayfront Park. Organized by Troika Kollectiv.

NAPOLI, ITALY – Fri Oct 13, 4:30 pm, Piazza Garibaldi, Napoli. Organized by GPI and Centro Culturale Handala Ali.

NGUNNAWAL/CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA – Fri Oct 13, 5:30 pm, Carema Place.

PERTH/BOORLOO, AUSTRALIA – Fri Oct. 13, 5:30 pm, Murray Street Hall, Boorloo/Perth. Organized by Friends of Palestine WA.

PORTLAND, OREGON (US) – Fri Oct 13, 3 pm, 1200-1220 SW 5th Ave, Portland.

PORT RICHEY, FL (US) – Fri Oct 13, 7:30 am, Route 19 and Ridge Road, Port Richey. Sponsored by: Florida Peace Action Network; Partners for Palestine; CADSI

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – Friday, Oct. 13, 7 pm, UP Main Campus, DSA Building opposite Thuto. Organized by PSC UP.

WITSWATERSRAND UNIVERSITY (SOUTH AFRICA) – Fri Oct 13, 1 pm, Great Hall Piazza, Flag demonstration. Organized by Wits PSC.

Saturday, October 14

ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND – Sat, Oct. 14, 2 pm, St. Nichlas Square. Organized by Scottish PSC.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – Sat Oct 14, 2 pm, Aotea Square, Queens St, 291-2997 Queen St. Organized by PSN Aotearoa.

DETROIT/DEARBORN, MICHIGAN (US) – Sat Oct 14, 2 pm, Ford Woods Park, 5700 Greenfield Road. Organized by SAFE, PYM, SJP, Handala Coalition, more.

DUNDEE, SCOTLAND – Sat, Oct. 14, 2 pm, Place TBA. Organized by Scottish PSC.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – Sat, Oct 14, 2 pm, Princes Street at Foot of the Mound. Organized by Scottish PSC.

FRANKFURT, GERMANY – Sat Oct 14, 3 pm Hauptwache, Frankfurt am Main. Sponsored by Palestina eV, Migrantifa Rhein-Main and more.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – Sat. Oct 14, 2 pm, Buchanan Steps. Organized by Scottish PSC.

HOUSTON, TEXAS (US) – Sat Oct 14, 2 pm, City Hall, 901 Bagby St. Organizd by PYM, PAC, USPCN, SJP and more.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – Sat Oc 14, 12 pm, Church St. Organized by FRFI.

LONDON, ENGLAND – Sat Oct 14, 12 pm, BBC Portland Place, London. Organized by a broad coalition.

MILANO, ITALY – Sat. Oct 14, 3:30 pm, Piazza San Babila. Organized by Young Palestinians of Italy, UDAP, Palestinian Community, Association of Palestinians.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – Sat Oct 14, 3 pm, Lake Eola at Robinson and Eola, Orland. Organized by Florida Palestine Network.

TORINO, ITALY – Sat. Oct. 14, 3 pm, Piazza Crispi. Organized by Progetto Palestina.

VALPARAISO, CHILE – Sat Oct 14, 6 pm, Plaza Victoria, Valparaiso. Organized by Comite Chileno de Solidaridad con Palestina.

WASHINGTON, DC (US) – Sat Oct 14, 1 pm, Lafayette Square. Organized by AMP.

Sunday, October 15

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – Sun Oct 15, 2 pm, March from Dam Square to Jonas Daniel Meijer plein.

NAARM/MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Sun Oct 15, State Library Victoria.

TARDANYA/ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – Sun Oct 15, 2 pm, Parliament House.

AUSTIN, TEXAS (US) – Sun Oct 15, 3 pm, Texas Capitol. Organized by PSC ATX.

GADIGAL/SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Sun Oct 15, 1 pm, Sydney Town Hall.

SANTIAGO, CHILE -Sun Oct 15, 11 am, Plaza Dignidad, Santiago. Organized by Comite Chileno de Solidaridad con Palestina.

#save palestine #free palestine #save gaza #save sheikh jarrah #save silwan #ask to tag

[ennobletechnologies]

Effective Content Strategies for Healthcare

Healthcare Content Planning:

The healthcare industry, with its ever-evolving complexities, demands content that is meticulously planned and thoroughly researched. This planning ensures that the right message reaches the audience, resonating with their concerns and expectations. The essence of healthcare content planning lies in crafting narratives that not only inform but also connect with readers on a personal level.

Through digital mapping in healthcare communication, content creators can devise a roadmap that strategically places information, ensuring a coherent flow. This mapping takes into consideration the readers’ journey from being mere browsers to informed patients. Moreover, by leaning on data-driven insights, healthcare institutions can identify trends, understand patient behavior, and tailor content that hits the bull’s eye.

Medical Content Optimization

Let’s face it; medical jargon can be overwhelming. But optimizing content to be understandable and engaging for the layman is pivotal. It’s not just about diluting complex terms; it’s about presenting them in a context that’s relatable. Enhancing visual representation with diagrams, charts, and illustrations can provide clarity and enhance understanding. It’s like painting a picture with words and graphics, ensuring that the reader doesn’t get lost in translation.

Patient Education Strategies

Education is empowerment. In the context of healthcare, an informed patient is likely to make better health decisions. Using simplified language, devoid of heavy medical terminologies, can bridge the gap between practitioners and patients. Additionally, the integration of infographics, illustrations, and real-life patient stories serves as a robust mechanism to educate and inspire.

Healthcare SEO Tactics

The digital realm is bustling with information. For your healthcare content to stand out, it needs to be SEO-optimized. This involves integrating relevant medical keywords, ensuring content visibility on search engines. The power of user experience (UX) can’t be understated either. An engaging, user-friendly interface can significantly reduce bounce rates, making your content more appealing to the audience.

Hospital Content Marketing

Hospitals are more than just brick and mortar establishments providing healthcare services. They have stories to tell, experiences to share, and lives they’ve impacted. By crafting narratives that resonate with patients, hospitals can establish trust and loyalty. Integrating testimonials and reviews adds a layer of authenticity, emphasizing the significance of regular health checkups.

Medical Content Calendars

Regular engagement is the key. With medical content calendars, healthcare providers can schedule monthly health awareness campaigns, seasonal health tips, and reminders for regular screenings. This systematic approach ensures that there’s a constant flow of relevant content, keeping the audience informed and engaged.

Read More: https://ennobletechnologies.com/healthcare/healthcare-content-planning/

#Digital health storytelling #Health promotion strategies #Healthcare content distribution #Healthcare content planning #Healthcare SEO tactics #Hospital content marketing #Medical content calendars #Medical content optimization #Patient education strategies #Patient engagement content

[butcherbitching]

Our sister site handled all the sides we sold for thanksgiving. Which is good, because they weren’t in our way for most of the day unlike last year. It’s bad because I know what we sell these sides for and I’m fucking embarrassed of their quality.

#everyone raving about G’s 3 dozen pies and how good they looked #well just like last year I took one that didn’t sell home and if I’d paid full price I’d be livid #pumpkin pie—store bought mass produced crust; filling obviously mixed (badly) to make 36+ pies at a time #so egg and spice distribution sucked. bad. Marie calendar does it better for half the price #apple pie—so pretty with its lattice crust! that was made out of predone puff pastry and thus only required it to be cut then assembled #(no rolling out dough) and the ratio of puff pastry to apple filling was *fucked*. we cut costs by using less filling so the pie is dry #on top of that whoever cut the apples did it wrong—they cut too close to the cores and left all those little cellulose pieces #that protect the seeds in the mix so every other bite you’d get a bit of basically indigestible organic plasticine #and I’m not angry that G can’t make a pie; I’m angry he made a bunch of pies that were shitty #and we proceeded to sell them for damn near $30 #before I was a butcher I was a baker; can u tell?

[dhrubo-organization]

Content marketing best practices for e-commerce businesses

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[reasonsforhope]

Legit though, we should start turning ecosystem restoration and work to make our world more tolerant to the effects of climate change into annual holidays and festivals

Like how just about every culture used to have festivals to celebrate the beginning of the harvest or its end, or the beginning of planting, or how whole communities used to host barn raisings and quilting bees - everyone coming together at once to turn the work of months or years into the work of a few days

Humble suggestions for festival types:

Goat festival

Besides controlled burns (which you can't do if there's too much dead brush), the fastest, most effective, and most cost-efficient way to clear brush before fire season - esp really heavy dead brush - is to just. Put a bunch of goats on your land for a few days!

Remember that Shark Tank competitor who wanted to start a goat rental company, and everyone was like wtf? There was even a whole John Oliver bit making fun of the idea? Well THAT JUST PROVES THEY'RE FROM NICE WET PLACES, because goat rental companies are totally a thing, and they're great.

So like. Why don't we have a weekend where everyone with goats just takes those goats to the nearest land that needs a ton of clearing? Public officials could put up maps of where on public lands grazing is needed, and where it definitely shouldn't happen. Farmers and people/groups with a lot of acres that need clearing can post Goat Requests.

Little kids can make goat-themed crafts and give the goats lots of pets or treats at the end of the day for doing such a good job. Volunteers can help wrangle things so goats don't get where they're not supposed to (and everyone fences off land nowadays anyway, mostly). And the goats, of course, would be in fucking banquet paradise.

Planting Festival and Harvest Festival

Why mess with success??? Bring these back where they've disappeared!!! Time to swarm the community gardens and help everyone near you with a farm make sure that all of their seeds are sown and none of the food goes to waste in the fields, decaying and unpicked.

And then set up distribution parts of the festival so all the extra food gets where it needs to be! Boxes of free lemons in front of your house because you have 80 goddamned lemons are great, but you know what else would be great? An organized effort to take that shit to food pantries (which SUPER rarely get fresh produce, because they can't hold anything perishable for long at all) and community/farmer's markets

Rain Capture Festival

The "water year" - how we track annual rainfall and precipitation - is offset from the regular calendar year because, like, that's just when water cycles through the ecosystems (e.g. meltwater). At least in the US, the water year is October 1st through September 30th of the next year, because October 1st is around when all the snowmelt from last year is gone, and a new cycle is starting as rain begins to fall again in earnest.

So why don't we all have a big barn raising equivalent every September to build rain capture infrastructure?

Team up with some neighbors to turn one of those little grass strips on the sidewalk into a rain-garden with fall-planting plants. Go down to your local church and help them install some gutters and rain barrels. Help deculvert rivers so they run through the dirt again, and make sure all the storm drains in your neighborhood are nice and clear.

Even better, all of this - ESPECIALLY the rain gardens - will also help a ton with flood control!

I'm so serious about how cool this could be, yall.

And people who can't or don't want to do physical stuff for any of these festivals could volunteer to watch children or cook food for the festival or whatever else might need to be done!

Parties afterward to celebrate all the good work done! Community building and direct local improvements to help protect ourselves from climate change!

The possibilities are literally endless, so not to sound like an influencer or some shit, but please DO comment or reply or put it in the notes if you have thoughts, esp on other things we could hold festivals like this for.

Canning festivals. "Dig your elderly neighbors out of the snow" festivals. Endangered species nesting count festival. Plant fruit trees on public land and parks festival. All of the things that I don't know anywhere near enough to think of. Especially in more niche or extreme ecosystems, there are so many possibilities that could do a lot of good

#climate change #climate action #climate crisis #climate hope #solarpunk #hopepunk #hope posting #community building #ecosystem #ecosystem restoration #forest fire #fire prevention #flood #flood prevention #harvest #harvest festival #regenerative agriculture #modern farming #water conservation #meteorology #festival #not news #hope #climate optimism

[bean-pronounced-bawn]

Love it when my boss complains about her superiors giving her more work to do without increasing her pay to compensate for it then turns around and does the exact same thing to me 🙃🙃🙃

#the work's not even equitably distributed #why were two of us literally made to supervise a whole nother job position #and one of us made to coordinate the entire community garden #while one person's ~special project~ is to *gasp* update the calendar #and two people were assigned to the one project of *drumroll please* coming up with icebreaker questions at the start of our staff meetings #like what the fuck #I'm here planning and running meetings and scheduling office hours and coordinating schedules and planning events and compiling complaints #while two people are tasked with coming up with one (1) question per week? #what kind of bullshit?? #this job was honestly such a good gig at first #but shit keeps getting added on our plates with seemingly no rhyme or reason #and I'm already doing so much other shit that's more important (school) (thesis) (research) #like i don't want to have to worry about this fucking job #ahhhhhhhhh im stresssssssed #anyway

[nobrashfestivity]

Nakazawa Hiromitsu

Iris and Carps with a Calendar of May, 1905 あやめと鯉　カレンダー1905年五月より

Publisher: Japanese Postcard Association (Nihon hagaki kai) Distributed by: Hakubunkan

Late Meiji era1905

#japanese art #Nakazawa Hiromitsu #illustration #nobrashfestivity #may #calendar #carp #iris

[coinandcandle]

Witchy New Year Refresh

It’s the new year soon and I wanted to share what I plan to do to invite 2024 in with vim and vigor!

I plan to do this over a few weeks as doing it all at once would be exhausting and just isn’t possible for me. Do what works for you and listen to your mind and body!

Clean and Cleanse

Not just spiritually, but I plan to physically clean my space. Any time I am inviting something new into my home—be it the new year, new energy, or a new way of thinking—I clean and cleanse my space.

I’m not one for spiritual sterility, though. I tend to deep clean or organize my spaces and then I will move on to spiritually cleaning my space! Here are some ways you can do this:

Smoke cleansing - a common one but it’s a good one! Not a great option if you have asthma or pets.

Open windows - It’s pretty cold where I am right now but I still like to open the windows for a little bit to let the air flow through the space and carry out any stagnant air and energy.

Sound cleansing - Not always the best option for folks who live with others or have thin walls but I like to blast music and fill my space with sound. When doing this I prefer to use a playlist that invokes the energy I want to bring with me into the new year!

Spray incense - If smoke isn’t possible for you try using a sprayable incense! Just be careful since this will still distribute a substance across your space and if you have children or pets it’s best to use non-toxic plants for this.

Simmer pot - I love to throw together a simmer pot for cleansing my space. I find it works best in the room you’re in which is likely the kitchen but if you have a wax warmer or mug warmer then you can make a mini simmer pot by placing a heat-safe container of water on it and putting in whatever herbs and oils you want!

Connect and Reconnect

I have ADHD and if something is out of sight, it’s out of mind. To this point, I tend to forget about my oracle/tarot decks, offering vessels, and spell vessels. Here’s a few ways I plan to try to connect and reconnect with the spirits and energy around me.

Clean and organize altars or offering spaces - Self-explanatory but this means dusting, wiping down, and moving things around. It could also mean adding new things and tossing old things that have served their purpose.

Set out new offerings - I plan to try and truly connect to my house spirit(s) this year so I want to find a space in the home where I feel like I can best feel its energy and I will leave an offering. This also means refreshing offerings for deities.

Check-in with spell vessels - I’m a very physical witch, I tend to prefer having a real-world anchor for my spells. This adds up, though, and I’m stuck with a bunch of jars, bowls, pouches, or whatever else. Check-in and see if they’re still active or if you still need to maintain the physical aspect of the spell. If not, dispose of them appropriately.

New Year’s meditation - Practicing mindfulness and doing a meditation session to help me connect with myself going into the new year.

Shadow work or self-care - Shadow work is a form of self-care to me, though some of it can be intense and that’s not how I want to start my new year. Instead, I’ll be doing either some very gentle shadow work or I will be otherwise practicing simply self-care.

Misc

Other things you can do for the new year that I don’t have a category for!

Make a hearty and satisfying breakfast on New Year's Day to welcome in the new year--or at least a satisfying cup of coffee!

Drink tea that invokes the energy you’d like to follow you into the new year.

Make a list of things you would like to learn or try in the new year as far as your practice goes.

Here are some posts to look through for the coming year!

2024 Witchy Calendar by @breelandwalker

Witchy Self-Care post by @ts-witchy-archive

Witchy Quick Tip - Mini simmer pot by me

Celebrating the New Year by @thevirginwitch

Please feel free to add any in either a reblog or comment! <:

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#witchcraft #witchblr #pagan #witch tips #witchery

[totaly-obsessed]

Work-Life Balance

Georgia Stanway x reader fic

-> Reader is very much overworked, Georgia tries to convince her that it doesn't need to be that way

➳ Masterlist

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Georgia was not a fan of early training sessions, coming home at 2 in the afternoon just felt wrong, so it was safe to say, that she was especially happy when the session was pushed to later in the day.

It gave her the possibility to spend her morning with you, her girlfriend. And usually, the Brit was happy about that, but today was not one of them – The day started completely wrong. 

She was alone. Sure, the two of you did not live together but you usually stayed at her place, and you had been there when going to bed last night. In her kitchen she found breakfast already made, a little note attached to it ‘picked up an early shift. See you tonight! -ly!’.

This was not how Georgia wanted to start her day. 

Everybody at training noticed how off the usually bright and cheerful character was, especially Lina. “Hey, what’s up with you? Did your Wifey break up with you?” The German tried to lighten the mood, but seeing her friend's deep frown, she realized something was wrong. 

With a defeated sigh Georgia continued packing her bag while avoiding eye contact. “She picked up another early shift.” 

Lina’s head snapped over, knowing about your working history and all you did “Again?” The brunette continued to stare at her football boots, “Yeah, and after that she has to study all night.” 

To be able to study at university and be able to afford an apartment was quite the feat, especially with no help from your family, so you worked two jobs, as a cashier in the early mornings or incredibly late evenings as well as at an elementary school in the afternoon. There you helped the kids whose parents worked later with their homework and played with them. Added on top of that were Lessons in University, homework and studying.

You had been doing both jobs just fine for a while, but upon meeting Georgia at your internship at Bayern, which was already stressing you out, more things were added to your calendar. Obviously, you wanted to be with the Brit but it was hard with the life you were living. 

“I will see her tonight, if she comes to my place.” Lina's heart hurt a little seeing her friend so done with life. 

“She really needs to give up that supermarket job.” Everyone knew that you hated working there, being yelled at by rude customers before ten in the morning was a blow to the day. But in your mind, having grown up with money insecurities, you needed to make as much money as possible, and this was an easy way to do so while being in Uni. 

“Yeah, but if she quits, she can’t stay in her apartment. She is at my place all the time anyways but she will feel like a burden and she is scared of being dependent on me.” Georgia knew how your mind worked, even if she wasn’t happy with it. You moving in with her, was something she currently wished for with incredible fervor. 

“She won’t be dependent on you though, she’ll still earn money. And when she’s got her degree, she can just start at Bayern, they already have a contract up for her.” Just like that the Brit had a new Goal in mind, and this one wasn’t on a football pitch. 

Upon returning to her apartment, she almost missed your presence, if she hadn’t fallen over your shoes in the hallway. “Babe?” 

No answer. 

The apartment wasn’t big enough that you couldn’t have heard her, so where were you? The brunette didn’t have to look all that hard – a sock-clad foot could be seen peaking out from in front of the couch. “Baby?” 

She still didn’t receive an answer and she quickly saw why – your study materials were distributed on her fluffy carpet with you asleep on your stomach on top of it all, face first into a book. With a chuckle Georgia picked up your materials, sorting them just how you liked it, the only thing missing was the book that was cushioning your face.  

Even though the midfielder titled herself as “heavy-handed” she was ever so gentle with you, coaxing you out of your uncomfortable sleep, slowly but surely. 

Just a few minutes later you were sat on the couch instead of in front of it, your girlfriend feeding you biscuit after biscuit. 

“There you are, baby! Welcome back.” Your blurry eyes finally found her cute face. 

“Need to study Gee.” As softly as the Brit could, she grabbed your hands and held them in her lap, as you tried to reach for your folders and notes. “Not right now Baby. We need to talk.” 

Your tired mind went from zero to a hundred real quick. Wide eyes staring deep into Georgia’s. “Not like that baby. We need to talk about your work-life balance.” 

You couldn’t help laughing. The only thing you kept thinking about were those IKEA ‘work–life–sleep’ advertisements that were all over Germany just a couple of years ago. “I’m serious.” 

She was. The usually goofy grin on her face was gone, instead, she was quite expressionless. With a deep sigh, now knowing that she had your attention the midfielder started to explain her view. 

“I think you should quit your second job and move in with me…” With a warm hand, she shushed you before you could even make a noise. “Just hear me out, okay?” 

A small kiss was pressed to the corner of your mouth – the brunette hoping to convey, that she wasn’t mad or anything, that she just wanted the best for you. “Okay, your apartment is just a waste of money, you are here most of the time. We can put your desk and work things into my spare room, so while I work out you can keep me company while you work.” 

You did that anyway, but usually, you just dragged a chair into the nearly empty room, trying to balance your books on your legs. “And then all my stolen hoodies are back in the closet, and you can just pick whichever one you want. We can cuddle every evening, and we can cook together. And we can-“ 

Now it was you who shushed Georgia with a soft kiss on her lips. The Brit could feel your smile, making her stop her rambling. “Alright – Sold! What else?” 

The Bayern player was thankful that you listened to her. “Quit your job. You don’t need the money when you live here, and when you are done with Uni, you can work at Bayern.” 

The silence in the room was heavy. Georgia could see your brain working overtime. “Fine. I’ll quit the hob at the supermarket, but I’ll continue working with the kids! I will not live here for free, I will contribute to the rent.” 

The midfielder would never let you pay rent, but you didn’t need to know that, at least not now. “So we have a deal?” 

Back was the goofy grin as the brunette stared at your extended hand, which she grabbed just to pull you closer and press a giggly kiss on your lips – “Deal.”

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[permanentswaps]

Family Reunion – Steve’s Youthful Journey

Inspired by @bodyswapper, specifically: Family Reunion Pt. 1 and Family Reunion Pt. 2

Over the course of the next year, Uncle Steve seamlessly settled into his new life as Alex. The once nerdy, shy young man moved into his own apartment and underwent a striking physical transformation, dedicating himself to the gym. Abs and well-defined biceps now adorned his frame, while a carefully groomed beard added a touch of rugged charm.

The gym became Uncle Steve's haven, where he immersed himself in lifting and sculpting his body. Conversations with fellow gym-goers transitioned from timid small talk to enthusiastic discussions about his impressive workout routine. On various occasions, he found himself admiring his reflection in the mirror, often making playful comments about his newfound physique.

"Check out these muscles, no one's going to resist me now!" Uncle Steve exclaimed, flexing in front of the mirror. "I should've done this ages ago!"

He reveled in the attention he received at the gym, expanding his social circle and embracing the newfound confidence that came with his physical transformation. One evening at a downtown bar, wearing a revealing tank top, he caught the eye of Carlos. The two engaged in a silent dance of glances and subtle smiles, each checking the other out from across the crowded room.

When the two inevitably stumbled home together, Uncle Steve used his newfound strength to toss him onto the bed. As Uncle Steve gyrated his hips against his tight hole, Carlos shouted out “oh YES Alex, harder, harder.”

“Alex” Uncle Steve thought to himself, “I like the sound of that.”

As he pinned Carlos down to the bed and picked up the pace, Uncle Steve groaned “Fuck yeah, that’s right, say my name.”

“Oh, fuck yeah Alex! Fuck me, Alex!” Carlos screamed, as the two shot their loads simultaneously.

As the year progressed, Uncle Steve became fully invested in his new life. With a fantastic body, charm, and a loving boyfriend, he relished in the power he felt. So, when the family reunion invitation arrived in his inbox, he was momentarily taken aback. He hadn't initially intended for the switch to be permanent, but the allure of his current life was too enticing to relinquish.

Reflecting on the upcoming reunion, Uncle Steve circled the date on his calendar with a sly smile. "I think Alex will be in for quite the surprise this year," he mused.

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Before he knew it, the family reunion had arrived. It promised to be a weekend filled with laughter, camaraderie, and the peculiar swap tradition that had become a cornerstone of their family dynamics. All 50+ members were gearing up for the grand event, buzzing with anticipation.

Uncle Steve played his part to perfection. As his Aunt Margot eyed Uncle Steve with curiosity, she couldn't help but comment on the apparent change. "Wow, you’ve bulked up quite a bit since I last saw you, huh?" she said.

Uncle Steve, in Alex's body, laughed confidently. "Thanks for noticing, Aunt Margot. Been hitting the gym a lot lately. Gained a lot more confidence since last year's swap."

Later, Uncle Steve found Alex, still in his body, and jokingly inquired, "So, Alex, any chance I can keep this new and improved body of yours? It's grown on me," speaking out of earshot of the other family members.

Alex chuckled nervously. "Dream on, Uncle Steve. This body is coming back to its rightful owner after the reunion. Thanks for the muscles, by the way."

That evening, Alex swapped with his grandfather to take charge of running the event, as planned the previous year. Meanwhile, the pairs were secretly chosen, and potions were distributed. Uncle Steve, still in Alex’s body, swapped with his cousin, Jack.

After the swap, Uncle Steve shared with Jack the trick he had learned to win the contest with ease.

"Uncle Steve taught me this last year; might as well use it against him this time," Uncle Steve, now Jack, remarked.

Throughout the weekend, Uncle Steve and Jack flawless mimicked their respective bodies’ behaviors. The family was none the wiser.

As Saturday night's grand dinner came around, everyone was eager to hear who had one. The room filled with excitement as Grandpa, actually Alex, stepped onto the stage to unveil the pair was voted the winners.

Grandpa's revelation sent waves of surprise through the family. "Well, well! Looks like Uncle Steve's reign has finally come to an end," he exclaimed. “The winners are Jack and Alex!”

Uncle Steve, still posing as Jack, chuckled as he walked up to the stage. "It was about time someone else became the new repeat reigning champ. And it feels real good, folks."

The room erupted into a celebration, and the unexpected turn of events became the talk of the reunion. They cheered on Jack and their new two-time champion, “Alex.”  

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Later that night, Uncle Steve and Jack swapped back, with Uncle Steve firmly back in Alex’s body. The two gathered in a private room with Alex, still in his grandfather's body. Due to the rules of the reunion, Alex had to grant whatever wishes they wanted, no exceptions.

Alex looked at the two and said “congratulations on your victory, im truly impressed. Now what would you like to wish for.”

Uncle Steve turned to Jack, gesturing for him to go first.

Jack, seizing the opportunity to enhance his physique, chimed in, "I loved the strength of being in Alex’s body and now I dreaming of having Hulk-like muscles of my own. Can we make that happen, Grandpa?"

Alex chuckled. "Muscles it is, Jack. I'll make sure you wake up feeling like a superhero tomorrow."

With Jack content and leaving the room with a cheerful wave, Uncle Steve seized the moment. As the door closed behind Jack, an unsettling calm settled in.

"Now that we're alone," Uncle Steve remarked, the mischievous glint returning to his eyes. "Let's talk about my wish,” his eyes locking onto Alex's with an unsettling intensity. "I've grown rather fond of this body, you know. How about a more permanent arrangement?”

"What do you mean?" Alex asked, a hint of angst creeping into his voice.

Uncle Steve met his gaze with unwavering confidence. "I want to keep this body forever. And for you never to be able to tell a living soul about it ever again."

Alex looked at his uncle in horror. A sense of powerlessness washed over him as he felt the magical energy surge out of his temporary vessel and towards his old body.

In that moment, a warm sensation tingled around Uncle Steve's entire body as he became lighter and lighter. It was then followed by a quick thud back down as his muscular shoulders fell back into place, and a profound calm surged throughout his body. In that moment, he knew – he was completely and entirely Alex.

[babiesdreams]

Advent Calendar

Day 15 : Han Jisung. +18

Content Warning: Kinda public.

Your heart stops when a sound leaves your lips. His hand covers your mouth, applying a significant amount of strength. "Be quiet damn it" He whispers in between heavy breaths. You know he must be close, after giving him head for a while. You roll your eyes out of pleasure, his thrusts getting rougher and rougher. The sounds of his agitated breath and your muffled sounds soonly mix with the ones your skin makes when he thrusts into you.

"Fuck" He whispers while he cums inside of you. His hand leaves your mouth to fix his own hair. You both keep breathing deeply for a while. You try to reach his face with your hands and kiss him, but he doesn't let you. His fingers run through your folds, spreading your wetness. "You still want more don't you?" He asks, you look at him with a needy look and nod. He turns your body with one gesture. Your face stuffed on the pillow.

His face rests behind you, his hands force you to sit on his face. The way his tongue starts moving along your folds force you to bite the pillow to keep quiet. Though his hands are holding your thighs, you can't control your hips from making circles, fucking yourself with his tongue. Two fingers enter your wetness, the sound shoots embarrassment through your body.

His mouth strarts sucking your clt in, waves of pleasure invade your soul. He keeps going, even when your orgasm makes your whole body shake. His hands are still firmly holding your thighs, keeping you in place. The only way you can move is sitting up, which you do, unsure that you'll be able to stay quiet, though the thought of getting caught by his roomate is no longer a concern for you.

You try to speak, but he takes his fingers off your entrance and puts them into your mouth. "Taste yourself" He whispers, the hot air carressing your overworked clit. You pass your tongue through his fingers, licking them clean. "That's how desperation tastes like" He mutters before biting your inner thigh. You are able to bite your lip before letting a scream out.

The pain from the bite mixes with the pleasure of his tongue strocking over it. He bites your other thigh, fingers returning to your pussy. Then he places his tongue ove your clit, your hips twitch at the sudden feeling. He slowly moves it up and down, around it, in your wettness, along with his fingers. Teasing, playing with you.

There's a feeling of pride stopping you from moving and satisfy yourself, but as minutes pass by, it goes away. You lean forward, hands on the matress, he smiles, you can feel it against your skin. His tongue is firmly standing still, you move slowly in circles, getting new waves of pleasure with every move. His fingers curl, reaching your g spot.

It all mixes up in a rather messy orgasm. As much as you would've liked it to be a silent one, there were moans you couldn't quite stop from coming out. He sits up, right behind you, and reaches forward, hugging your figure with his. His erection hits your butt cheeks. His fingers distribute your fluids, wettening your butthole. "You want to.." He can't even finish before you nod effusively.

His tip rubs against your butt. Your fluids make it easy for it to enter, his hardness follows until his balls deep inside of you. His hand had covered your mouth, preventing your sounds to escape. As your walls expand, welcoming his length, a slight pain sensation drives through your spine. He stays like that for a couple of seconds, allowing you to get used, but you're so desperate that you start thrusting against his dick.

He seems to enjoy the view of a needy whore like you, since he doesn't move an inch. You fuck yourself faster until you reach your high, once again and can't keep moving. He holds you still and continue thrusting with a firm and rough pace. You're being loud, although his hand is on your mouth. He pulls out of you and turns your rbody so you're facing him again. "Open" He orders tapping your mouth. You open widely, welcoming his hot cum. You swallow it and smile at him. His lips trap you in a heated and messy kiss.

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[coolancientstuff]

The prehistoric Cueva Pintada (Painted Cave) located on the island of Grand Canary in the Canary Islands archipelago. The cave was discovered by accident in 1862 during agricultural digging work. When it was first found, it contained skeletons, pottery and other utensils. The paintings themselves consist of precisely delineated geometrical patterns painted in ochre, a pigment derived from minerals. Archaeologists think that, due to their regular distribution (usually in series of twelve), they could be a sort of calendar. They were created by the Canarii, the indigenous inhabitants of the island prior to the Spanish invasion in the 15th century. The Canarii (also known as the Guanche) were of North African origins, and genetic testing of their mummies found they were closely related to Moroccans, Berbers and Spaniards.

The first carbon-14 analysis made on the cave was on the wall paintings. This gave no results because the paint used carried no trace of carbon, being entirely non-organic. Some vegetal remains of a plant from the family Lauraceae were found in the mortar in the walls. These remains were dated between 1049 and 1257 BCE. Some fragments of pine wood were dated between 601 and 994 CE.