Thursday, May 30, 2013

Thursday's Children ~ Priorities

It's not every day I see a post or anything about being inspired by priorities. Right now, I am actually forcing myself to be inspired by them. I don't like sorting through what I should and shouldn't do.

I've been trying to convince myself, as much as my loyal followers, that I even have priorities. I've done this with convincing posts about How I Am Going To Write and ignore everything else social network-wise for awhile. I seriously have a fear of abandonment. Like if I leave, everyone else will be gone when I get back.

Well, it's time. I have to actually do it. I have to look at my priorities, and see what is truly important to me. I am getting grumpy by not doing this. I know the friends I have met online, and the insight I can get is important. Marketing and "networking", however, can eat your soul somehow. You're literally selling yourself and I really don't like it. If people can't like me for who I am, it's just not worth it.

So, rocket squirrels and loyal peeps, you won't see me much. Not because I am leaving you, but because I have to be me. I can't let "building my marketing foundation" eat my soul.

If we want to keep in touch, I will only be checking my Twitter "connect" feed (so tweet directly to me), my Pinterest, and my email (which tells me when I have comments on my blog as well) for as long as it takes for me to write what I want to write. I will do occasional blog posts to say "hi"...mostly the meme posts, but not every week.

Online reality is superficial unless you truly make the connections you want to make. You have to take power over it, and not let it get power over you. Success is out there, but everyone has to go about getting it in their own way. I value all of you who feel I am worthy of following, and I won't let anyone down, least of all...myself.

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This is a blog hop hosted by Rhiann Wynn-Nolet and Kristina Perez. Please visit other Thursday's Children for more inspiration.


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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 30, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    Well, we'll miss you, so I hope you join TC once in a while...

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    1. ShanahMay 30, 2013 at 12:37 PM

      Thank you. And yes, TC and my other 2 memes will be my highest blog posting priorities. It's really TC that has been influential for discovering what is important.

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    2. Dannie MorinMay 30, 2013 at 7:00 PM

      What Rhiann said! Make sure your priorities include support for your creative soul!
      Best,
      ~Dannie @ Left to Write

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    3. ShanahMay 30, 2013 at 10:09 PM

      Thanks! I won't totally cave up, even if there are so many times when I would like to. ;)

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  2. UnknownMay 30, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Best of luck to you.

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  3. Mia CelesteMay 31, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Grin, I like the changing priorities sign and your resolve. All the best--may you reach you dreams.

    http://www.miaceleste.com/?p=341

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    1. ShanahMay 31, 2013 at 10:43 AM

      :D thank you! I hope all your dreams come true as well.

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  4. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Will miss your tweets! But it is more important you succeed and create. A creative mind has to get that new creation out or you feel like you are going nuts. So write away, we will await your return. :) You can't fight creativity!

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    1. ShanahMay 31, 2013 at 10:46 AM

      Well said and thank you! Friendship is important too, so I'll be in touch. I just can't let myself get locked into the hype that is "online", you know?

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  5. JeannetteJune 1, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    The amount of time we can spend on social media is all shades of alarming... I still don't fully understand Twitter, but in a way I'm glad because I've heard it's addictive! Enjoy your break, and come visit TC once in a while.

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  6. John KrissilasJune 1, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    Totally support this priority. Social media can be the ultimate reason stuff DOESN'T get written, haha. Enjoy the time off and write as much as you can. You can always come back when you're ready.

    Good luck!

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  7. K. L. HallamJune 2, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    Sounds good. It's very helpful to set boundaries and priorities. Good luck. Write write write. And use social networking for a break. A coffee break. :) see you then.

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  8. ShanahJune 2, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    Thanks guys! I appreciate all the support! I'll take you up on that coffee break too. ;)

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