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4 Helpful Tips for Bringing Out Your Inner Creative

{ August 1, 2020 } - Trish

Hey bloggers, let’s face it. We’ve all been there. Whether it’s writer’s block or lack of inspiration sometimes you need a little help bringing out your inner creative. If this sounds familiar, here are 4 helpful tips.

4 Helpful Tips For Bringing Out Your Inner Creative

1. Brainstorm

You can do it by yourself or you can do it with some creative friends. Make it a habit!

Give yourself plenty of time to brainstorm and set time aside to do it! Grab your planner and schedule some time to sit and come up with ideas.
Give yourself permission to experiment. There’s no such thing as a bad idea. Remember, someone, somewhere pitched Sharknado.
Write every idea you have down. The more ideas you have, the more options you have.

2. Get Outside

Goethe once said, if nature is your teacher, your soul will awaken. I believe that.

Take a brain break. Step outside and get some fresh air – even if it’s just right outside your door, standing on the porch while the dogs howl.
Go for a leisurely walk. There’s something about nature that just soothes the soul and resets creativity.

If nature is your teacher, your soul will awaken. – Goethe

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3. Have a Few Creative Outlets

Seems like common sense stuff right? But how are you feeding your creativity? What creative outlets do you currently have?

Read a good book.
Watch a great movie.
Take a class (think photography, painting, drawing, music, etc).

4. Live Life

You’re probably going to find it easier to be creative if you’re going out and living life to the fullest. Or, fuller than you are right now. Say yes, to new experiences.

Travel whenever possible. Even if that means exploring the next town over.
Go to a cultural event. This opens you up to richer, life experiences.
Surround yourself with a diverse group of friends. Having friends from different cultures and friends who speak different languages really broadens your horizons and changes the way you see the world.

I hope you’ve found some value in the tips I’ve shared. These are some of what’s worked for me over the years and I’m sure if you try a few you’ll find yourself back in the swing of things in no time!

What are some of your favorite ways to get your creative juices flowing again? What would you add to this blog post? I can’t wait to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast – June Recap

{ July 8, 2014 } - Trish

We had another great Geek Breakfast this morning with lively conversation and great participation.

Who Joined Us

This week the following great folks, representing the following great businesses, joined me for a lively discussion on tech, digital marketing, blogging, social media and more –

Christoph Hintze – Cristoph Hintze Drafting
Fran Pigott-Harding – MainSail Marketing
Martha Vaughn – The Fruit Bowl and Breakfast Bar
Mike Parsons – MyNetWiz.com
Nathan Forant – SOBX Tech
Sherry Hintze – Aspiring Novelist

What We Discussed

As always, we covered a variety of topics from building membership and interest around Crystal Coast Social Media Club, social media best practices, photo editing platforms, online security, tech support, free resources for businesses, and shared case studies and more. We don’t want to give it all away, we want you to come out and join us!

What’s Next?

RSVP and join us for the next breakfast: Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast – July MeetUp

Questions?

For more information, call us at (252) 226-0885 or post your questions below or on our Facebook page. We’re looking forward to meeting you, July 31st and getting some great conversations started!

Ultimate Blog Party 2014 DayngrZone Style

{ April 7, 2014 } - Trish

Welcome, Ultimate Blog Party 2014 Friends!

What’s up party people? Welcome to Life in the DayngrZone, where I blog all about my adventures and life along North Carolina’s Crystal Coast. I’ve been partying it up with 5 Minutes for Mom’s Ultimate Blog Party since 2010 and every year the Ultimate Blog Party seems to get better and better! I’ve made some great friends and I’m looking forward to calling you a friend, too. I sincerely appreciate everyone who takes the time to visit my website, subscribe and comment and I always do my best to return the favor. I’m looking forward to reading your thoughts and hearing what you’ve got to say. So much has changed around here since last year’s party. I will try to catch you up.

Florida to North Carolina

Up until 2012, I was living life in Florida, born and raised in Miami. Then I decided it was time to move someplace with four temperate seasons, lots of green grass, trees, close to the beach and forest, with better schools but with less traffic and crime. We waved goodbye to big city life and settled down in a sweet, small-town along the east coast of North Carolina. That’s our home below. Now that you’re here, have a look around!

A Little About Me

I’m a mom to two 3rd graders (lovingly referred to as the Dayngrous Duo) and one United States Marine – all three are amazing people. I love digital photography, collecting inspirational quotes, traveling, being a bit of a foodie, dining out, exploring my state, reading, and blogging (of course!). Currently scheduled on my DVR: Revenge, Scandal, Resurrection, Once Upon a Time, The Walking Dead, and I never miss an episode of Grey’s Anatomy. I’m a former military wife and the founder of a charitable organization that supports our troops.

I’m a total girly girl, who loves the color pink (you probably noticed), pretty paper, colored pens, and coach purses. I still send cards and write thank you notes. I love surprising people with random acts of kindness. My new home is still a work in progress so I am totally falling in love with decorating and looking for the perfect finds. I’ve got a twisted sense of humor and I don’t mind laughing at myself. Oh, and I really like organizing. {I know, I have issues.}

Living My Dream Job

In between being called mommy (every 5 minutes), I’m living my dream job, working from home as full-time Digital Marketing Strategist, and running my own business: DayngrZone Media. If you love all things social media, be sure to check out my social media page and grab my freebies. I’m a girl geek and founder of Social Media Club Crystal Coast and Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast, so if you’re a local or just visiting our great area, you’re invited! I love all things social. Therefore, you can find me on Pinterest, Instagram, Flickr, Tumblr, G+, Facebook and Twitter, having fun. Let’s connect!

Have I Mentioned My Blog Addiction

My blog just turned 8, April 1st! I’ve had this website since 1997 and I’ve been ranting and raving here ever since. So what can you expect from this website? There’s a little something for everyone. If you like lifestyle blogs then you’ll enjoy “Life in the DayngrZone” and all it has to offer. There’s never a dull moment around here… like the time I gave Travelocity’s Roaming Gnome a tour of Miami or when I stumbled into the middle of Occupy Wall Street, without even realizing it!

If you love learning about social media marketing, strategy, content, tips, and resources then you’ll enjoy DayngrZone Media. You can subscribe to both or just the one that appeals to you.

Every other Tuesday, I co-host Motherhood Chat on Twitter {#MotherhoodChat} where moms connect and give each other the support we so richly deserve. I hope you’ll join us. I write a sassy series called “Dear Bloggers” where I offer tips and suggestions for getting the most out of your blog. I also write a fun “Flashback Friday” series where I pretty much poke fun at myself and you’re welcome to laugh at me, too.

UBP 2014 Party Sampler

Since this may be your first visit, I thought I’d include a few random posts. Just a handful to whet your appetite and hopefully spark your interest. So, in no particular order here’s some of what you’ll typically find around here:

You Make My Day

Comments and regular readers make my day. I’m parenting partner-less and I crave connections with fellow moms and bloggers. I’d be honored if you subscribed and followed along if you like what you’ve found here.

Now, tell me a little bit about you! If you leave a comment, I’ll swing by for a visit and leave a comment on your blog, too.

Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast – March 27th MeetUp

{ March 25, 2014 } - Trish

Hey there Crystal Coast Tech Enthusiasts,

You’re invited to join us for our monthly Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast, Thursday, March 27th, from 9 AM to 10 AM at The Java Post.

We’re quite excited to be a part of bringing the local tech community together, right here along North Carolina’s Crystal Coast. If you’re interested in technology, work in the industry or just want to learn what’s going on in the area, come on out and let’s connect.

What’s a Geek Breakfast?

A Geek Breakfast is a monthly community-driven meeting for local (and visiting) technology-minded people. Each month attendees congregate over breakfast foods and plenty of coffee to discuss topics like social media, blogging, digital marketing, design, programming, and ways to better their communities through technology.

Who Can Participate?

Everyone is invited, attendance is free (excluding food, beverage and gratuity).

Where?

This breakfast will be held at The Java Post:

The Java Post

207 WB McLean Drive

Cape Carteret, NC. 28584

When?

Thursday, March 27th, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am and then once a month after that. Stay tuned!

What’s the Hashtag?

The official hashtag for this event is #GeekBreakfastSOBX if you can’t make it but would like to follow along online. Pictures, audio and video should be licensed under Creative Commons and tagged using “CrystalCoastGeekBreakfast” and “GeekBreakfast” and we encourage you to add them to the Geek Breakfast Flickr Group.