Conference newbie fears

I'm Going to Blissdom!
I haven't written a lot about going to Blissdom, but I am going.  I am trying to figure out what has prevented me from sharing this online.  I mean, it is a blogging conference, and this is a blog, and I, the person typing this, am a blogger.  So why the hesitation to share my attendance?

The truth is that even with all my excitement, I am extremely anxious.  Like, traveling back to high school, anxious.  I am struggling with all the same fears about how I will be received, and if I will be accepted and if I will be doing things wrong.


I am positive that I am not the only Blissdom attendee who is feeling these emotions.  Logically, I know that everything will be fine, and that others are just like me, there to make connections and get bloggy love and support. But it doesn't stop the fluttering in my tummy.

I am sure my coping skills are causing more harm than good.  I don't like to dwell on things, it makes me anxious, and I run the risk of either talking myself out of it, and in extreme situations shutting down completely.  So I have developed a way of not thinking about events, until the last minute.  Yes, it is in the back of my mind, and I am always prepared, but if I don't make a big deal out of it, I can buck up, let my self-confidence shine and sail through.  And I usually do OK.  It was how I made it through a year of my husband being over seas.  I just couldn't think of the whole thing at one time.  Don't get me wrong, I am not saying this is the healthiest way to deal with things, it is just my way.  But I see that I have been missing out on some of the pre-conference connections that are happening, which makes me even more anxious and causes me self doubt.  ERGH!!!

However, I am calmed and ecstatic to attend the the Newcomer Meet up.  I am excited to meet everyone, and the funny thing is, even with all my anxieties, I am a social person who loves to gab.  I hate to say it, I have been accused of to talking too much. 


Well here I am, if you see me at Blissdom, please come and Hi, I really want to meet you.
And if you are attending,  could you please leave your name and blog address, I would love to pop over and see what you are about.  And I promise, no more negative thoughts.

-Laurie








5 comments:

  1. you are awesome and anyone who meets you is going to think so, too.

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  2. I wish Cassie and I were going with you! We would totally be your wing-bloggers!

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  3. I'll see you there! I'm really bad at remembering people's names and faces from the internet. I hope I run into you!

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  4. *waves* Another BlissDom newbie here! I won't make it in time for the Newcomer Meetup, and I hope I get the chance to connect with other newcomers.

    I am anxious about going to BlissDom not knowing anyone. My fears are that I won't make friends and won't fit in but interacting with the BlissDom community online has been such an awesome experience, my fears are a little less loud than my excitement. Still, if you see me standing alone in the corner, please come talk to me!

    Since you asked, I blog about work-life balance, personal development & career management at Live Love Work: http://www.liveandlovework.com/

    By the way, have you joined the Facebook BlissDom Newcomer's Group? http://www.facebook.com/groups/263673060366635/

    I hope to meet you at BlissDom!

    Chrysta

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  5. I'm so looking forward to meeting all the newbies! :) Although I won't remember who is who, I'm sure!
    So many bloggers! How to keep them all straight?

    I'll see ya there!

    gail

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Hello and Welcome. I love to hear from you.

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