I Found My Joy Again - Here's How | ShannonMedisky.com

I was having a hard time getting up in the mornings. It took me a bit to figure out why. In short, I'd lost my passion. There was nothing I was really excited to get up and do anymore. So, that called for a bit of a pivot. Here's what I'm up to now-and the why behind it all.
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Hi there! I care, and you matter. I'm Shannon, and I'm a former classroom teacher, current writer, and passionate analog advocate. (I love all things paper and pen-related!) I live in the Pacific Northwest, where I work inside a cozy closet with my many cats, including an ample Tortie named Ginger, who thinks she owns the place. (She’s not wrong.)
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[@aprilsando555]

Love your pivot…You are radiating with joy! Honestly, your approach to life and how you handle situations has always been something I loved hearing about from you. This just makes so much sense for you to do! ❤

[@ShannonMedisky]

@aprilsando555 Thank you!!! It feels like I can breathe again (as weird as that might sound)! I'm finally excited about PLANNING new content again, too. (Rather than flying by the seat of my pants as I have been doing for a bit. 😆 🤣 😂) Excited, too, about hopefully carving some meaning out of my own personal messes and stresses by helping others who might be struggling with similar challenges and feelings.

[@buddyneher9359]

I loved watching this! Your inner light is shining bright 🌞, I love the way you describe your thought processes 🌄, and your wardrobe was perfect to complement your sparkling energy: clear red 🔴 and pretty flowers 💐🏵🌺 Lead on, Ms. Stress Mitigation Strategist, I can't wait to glean from your expert wisdom!

[@ShannonMedisky]

And your kind words are the very last thing I'll read before I go to bed tonight. ❤🎉😊 Thank you! (It's SO nice to be excited about something again.)

[@TheStrayLibrarian]

There is new upper management at my job. Over the last 9 months, there have been a lot of changes. Some of them seem to come weekly. HR has also changed some hiring practices. How do I process and handle the changes that are beyond my control? How do I deal with changes that I think make things worse or do not improve a situation?

[@ShannonMedisky]

@TheStrayLibrarian First of all, I'm so very, very sorry to hear about everything going on around you at work. But thank you for taking the time to share. Let me chew on this. I'll do a video on this topic specifically later this week. Stay tuned - and hang in there in the meantime.

[@ShannonMedisky]

@TheStrayLibrarian I *just* recorded a video answering your questions this morning. Look for it in the next week or so! Hope you're hanging in there-and I hope my input helps!

[@keylolodale]

You are shining! I love your thought process for pivoting to focus on stress mitigation! For sure we have to celebrate all the small wins! Sometimes, they can seem so insignificant or can be overlooked, but they really matter and great practice to see positives in struggles. The way you share your thoughts and your encouragement radiate your heart and desire to help others! What are some hobbies you are enjoying or discovering to help with stress (you tube channels you like, books you read or listen to, podcasts, etc). Sometimes hobbies can last a long time and others are short term- I'm struggling to discover or think through what I would enjoy (that won't ADD more stress).

[@ShannonMedisky]

@keylolodale Oh, I've struggled greatly over the years, trying to find a hobby to get lost in - all in the effort to help lower my stress level. But to no avail. Everything I wanted to do (and tried) only seemed to aggravate the psoriatic arthritis in my hands and wrists. Sewing, drawing, crocheting. Out, out, and OUCH! 😆 🤣 😂 Ultimately, I tried to take the pressure off by simply replacing "find a hobby" with "just find a way to play every day." This helped a LOT. My "play" looked different all the time. And that was okay. It's STILL okay. Sometimes, I just read a book somewhere new in my house. Some days, I give myself a budget of $5 and go thrifting to find a new little pretty for my desk/ closet. Other times (like right now as I type this! 😉), I take a hot bubble bath in the dark with fake candles flickering all around me. FInding a way to play is a VERY good way to stay okay - or at least that's what I've found helpful. Hope this helps you, too!

[@keylolodale]

@@ShannonMedisky whoa! I love your reframe of hobby to play! "Finding a way to play is a very good way to stay okay"- love this!!! This is encouraging as the struggle of self reflection to discover what I enjoy/hobbies brings pressure and anxiety is real. That's awesome you've found moments to do things you enjoy! Thank you for sharing this!

[@ShannonMedisky]

@@keylolodale Oh, it's still certainly a work-in-progress for me, for sure. But thanks for the encouragement!