change in my immediate world
change in myself
change in my city
change in my world at large
the action plan is not finished
but I am learning that in order to move forward
I need to just start moving my feet and
GASP, not over think every move I make.
change is hard
and it will push you.
it is so easy to not do things
that will make you feel uncomfortable
and decide that you are actually
happy the way everything is
and maybe nothing needs to be changed.
but in my heart I know that there is more
and I need to dig deep and put on those
big girl panties, close my eyes, grab that cowbell
and just jump in.
first up?
a HUGE step for me.
I am going to a Social Media/Blogging Conference,
in Nashville... on my own.
I will not know a soul.
There will be very successful women in attendance.
Many of these women know each other from prior conferences.
Up until know I have been a dabbler in Social Media.
I have a blog with a few readers.
I tweet. I take pictures and post every day. I tell stories.
I am quirky. Hopefully I make a few people smile everyday.
However, I am not a blogger.
Not like Dooce or Pioneer Women or NieNie.
Will I walk into this conference and be laughed right out of the room?
likely not. However, will I be over my head? likely.
Will there be times I will be very uncomfortable and standing in a corner
like the girl at the school dance avoiding eye contact? most likely
Will I spend many a moment wondering if anyone will talk to me?
If they are talking to me, do I sound like a dork?
You know, your average, run of the mill insecurities!
I am very lucky to have a supportive husband (and children)
who are encouraging me to take this "blog thing" out for a spin
and see what I can do with it.
With my personal blog aside, any knowledge that can be gathered
on social media and how to efficiently use it is valuable knowledge in
our emerging business culture where understanding and better yet,
being able to implement a successful Social Media strategy will be key.
I am scared though.
It is a large financial and personal investment.
There is a million "what ifs" running through my mind
but starting last year and forever carrying on, is my
need to listen to my head and heart and if it feels like
the right thing to do...then make it happen.
Blissdom starts January 26th with focused courses in Business, Writing, Creativity, Being new to Blogging, and Niche markets(classroom environment). I am going to concentrate on Business and Writing.
The 27th and 28th is conference style but also with 3 different threads, Writing, Professional and Brand Partnership. All of the sessions look valuable and it is going to be difficult to
choose which ones to attend.
you may be asking why am I putting myself out there and making such a large investment?
other than feeling like it is the right thing to do?
I have a voice and a platform.
I'm not much of a tooter of my own horn,
but I have received many wonderful comments
about my writing and my photography.
and
I want to change the world.
These two things can work together,
and I need to figure out how
is the best way to do it.
Blissdom I think is my ticket.
I have never tried to make this blog anything more
than my little corner of the world and
have never done any of the things that you need to do
to expand your readership.
However, if I am going to change the world
I need all the tools I can get.
My voice and ability to see the world through a lens
is a good start.
As well I have a wonderful base
of faithful readers.
It just seemed that developing my social media
and blogging skills makes the most sense in my quest
for world peace.
