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This Is My Last Post

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Services for Real Estate Pros with RealSatisfied

I've been preaching balance for a long time, but I haven't really taken my own advice.

Project Blogger LogoYesterday, I talked about the need to remember to have fun. Today, I'm talking about the need to take a break. And I'm suggesting a forced break. Like many of you here on AR, i love blogging. Love it. Tisza Major-Posner started a Blogaholics Anonymous group a few days ago, and I joined. Of course. I've talked to Julie Ferenzi about the need for balance, for taking breaks. I tell newbies to start practicing balance from the very beginning, so they don't fall into the blogaholic trap. I'm finally going to take my own advice.  

This is my last post on Sundays. The comments I made on a couple of posts this morning are also my last comments on Sundays.

  • I need to have one day where I don't touch the computer.
  • I need to have one day where I can focus on the analog and not the digital.
  • I need to have one day where my office, which is in my home, is off limits.

That day is going to be Sunday. It seems like a good day for rest. And I know the rest will energize me and my writing. So when I hit the "Post Blog Entry" button at the bottom of this page... you won't hear from me again on Sundays.

I know this is good advice. I give it all the time. Now I'm taking it. 

I'm going to click that button now. See you on Monday.  

Comments(120)

Rochell Heininger
Yellowbook - Pittsburgh, PA
Good for you!  Don't let me catch you online on a Sunday!  I can see you on iChat!  ;)
Jun 08, 2007 07:33 AM
Ann Guy
NA - Allentown, PA

Hats off to you Jeff!  Just stick to it and enjoy your Sundays

Jun 08, 2007 09:10 AM
Jeff Turner
RealSatisfied - Santa Clarita, CA

Rochell... like you're ever on IM on Sunday! :)

Ann... I'm planning on it! 

Jun 08, 2007 05:32 PM
Tina Smith
Metro Brokers/GMAC Real Estate - Lawrenceville, GA
Wise advice.  Sunday should be a day of rest and blogging is addictive.  We need discipline in everything we do.
Jun 08, 2007 05:43 PM
Jeff Turner
RealSatisfied - Santa Clarita, CA
Thanks, Treci. I love what I do, so I don't think of it as work. That contributes to the desire to want to do more and more. But I enjoyed the day away. And, by the way, it's away from the computer, period. Not just blogging. 
Jun 08, 2007 05:55 PM
Anonymous
Walt

Sundays off is a good idea, especially if you have family, kids.

I have been thinking the same thing, primarily so I can go fishing with some new friends. (I'm single)

In years past, I gave in and decided I was always going to always have to work Sundays and Saturdays.  I thought I would take off on Thursday (to rest up for the working weekend), work 1/2 day Friday (to setup appts for the weekend), and take off Wed at 5pm (in case wanted to go away on Thurs). Well, I only briefly put this plan into effect; and now want some semblence of normalcy on weekends.(off Sunday )

I will do open houses on Sunday if necessary and they will be in the interest of "having fun, meeting people", and nOT actually working.

I miss a regular day off in this business.

Good luck and enjoy your day off.

Jun 09, 2007 03:51 AM
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Jeff Turner
RealSatisfied - Santa Clarita, CA
Walt, thanks. I don't think I've ever done this before. Not consistently. I need it. I think everyone does.
Jun 09, 2007 07:48 AM
"The Lovely Wife" The One And Only TLW.
President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. - Kissimmee, FL

I have $25 on the table that you put up a post tomorrow.

What's your $25 say? :)

TLW...ROAR!

Jun 09, 2007 09:07 AM
Jeff Turner
RealSatisfied - Santa Clarita, CA
TLW [SVW]... I know it would be good to see a post about the gathering in LA tonight. But, my word is my word. And it's not my word to this community that I'm most interested in. It's my word to my kids and wife. So... I'm going to take lots of photos and record some video. Maybe even have some fun while I'm at it. There will be a post about it, but not until Monday. :)
Jun 09, 2007 09:27 AM
Steve Conklin - Iroquois County IL, Realtor®
none - Danforth, IL

Yeah Jeff!

Have a good day off!

Jun 09, 2007 06:31 PM
"The Lovely Wife" The One And Only TLW.
President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. - Kissimmee, FL

Blog Boy also says that you will not make it through today without posting. LOL.

That's another $25 bucks on the table :)

Jun 10, 2007 03:58 AM
Jeff Turner
RealSatisfied - Santa Clarita, CA
You both lost. In fact, I didn't touch my computers. Now... I have to go check out all the AR Gathering posts. :)
Jun 11, 2007 02:25 AM
"The Lovely Wife" The One And Only TLW.
President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. - Kissimmee, FL

Crap...

Ever try to get money from a lion? SVW.

TLW...ROAR :)

 

Jun 11, 2007 02:38 AM
Jeff Turner
RealSatisfied - Santa Clarita, CA
LOL! I napped yesterday. NAPPED! Fell asleep on our cozy chair for three hours while the boys were at a birthday party and the girls were napping. NAPPED! 
Jun 11, 2007 02:40 AM
"The Lovely Wife" The One And Only TLW.
President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. - Kissimmee, FL
Hey. Isn't that how male Lions spend all their days? :)
Jun 11, 2007 07:41 AM
Jeff Turner
RealSatisfied - Santa Clarita, CA
TLW [SVW]... actually their awake time is spent doing things you can only show on the National Geographic Channel.
Jun 11, 2007 07:46 AM
"The Lovely Wife" The One And Only TLW.
President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. - Kissimmee, FL
I think I'll just leave that one alone and go give Blog Boy a kiss from you :)
Jun 11, 2007 08:07 AM
Jeff Turner
RealSatisfied - Santa Clarita, CA
LOL
Jun 11, 2007 08:36 AM
Galel Fajardo
Costa Mesa, CA

THANK YOU for this post. You've challenged me now... I think my wife will be happy!

Galel  

Jul 05, 2007 12:46 PM
Jeff Turner
RealSatisfied - Santa Clarita, CA
Galel... I know mine is!
Jul 05, 2007 03:56 PM