9 Ways to Beat Negativity

In the April 2009 issue of the REALTOR Magazine, there's an article regarding "9 Ways to Beat Negativity".  I found this article interesting so I decided to share it with all of you if you haven't read it already. 

9 Ways to Beat Negativity

1. Tell yourself a Positive Story- Life is a story.  The story we tell ourselves and the role we play in that story determines the quality and direction of our life.  The best real estate professionals are able to overcome adversity by telling themselves a more positive story than the rest.
2. Model yourself after success- It's okay to ask for help!  Even in today's market, there are real estate practitioners succeeding.  Seek out those people and ask to meet with them.  Learn from their advice and model their attitudes and actions.  If they can succeed, so can you.
3. Focus on the important stuff- Tune out the negative voices and start making positive choices.  Every morning, ask yourself this question: *"What are the three most important things I need to do today that will help me create the success I desire?"  Focus on marketing your business, taking care of clients, and building loyal relationships.
4. Replace "have to" with "get to" - This simple word swap can change your mind-set and your approach to work and life.  It turns a complaining voice to an appreciative voice, and acknowledges that life is a gify-not an obligation.
5. Refuse to participate in the recession-Take the opportunity to charge forward.  Professionals who've thrived during past recessions continued to go about business as usual regardless of market conditions.  You should too.
6. Boost your marketing and advertising- It may seem counter-intuitive to spend more money on advertising and marketing right now.  But with so many of your competitors cutting back in these areas, this is a great opportunity to build your brand and gain market share.  People are still buying and selling, and they will buy from those whom they trust and see in the marketplace.
7. Create a positive vision- Instead of being disappointed about where you are, make the decision to be optimistic about where you are going.  Create a positive vision for your future and the future of your team.  Vision helps you see the road ahead and it gives you something meaningful and valuable to strive towards.
8. Invite others on your bus- Invite colleagues and customers to board your bus for a positive ride.  Send them an e=bus ticket at www.TheEnergyBus.com.  Share your vision with team members and ask them to join you in making this vision a reality.  Be a Positive Influence.
9. No more complaining-Abide by the "No complaining" rule.  When you realize you're about to complain, replace your thoughts and words with positive actions.  Let your complaints help you identify what you don't want so that you can focus on what you do want.  The key is to turn complaints into solutions.

These are all great tips!

Thanks for reading!

Anna M Rose

Visit my website at: AnnaRose-RealEstate.com