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Even Realtors Need A Day Off

Yes, my favorite theme....taking a day off each week to be with My Guy and enjoy this fantastic state we live in! I remember when I first got into this business, years ago - it was 7 days a week and the phone was on 24 hours a day so I would not miss a call - What was wrong with me??? I call it Newbie Syndrome -

Now I take either Saturday or Sunday off almost each and every week - that is the day I spend with My Guy! Time for us to go fishing or work around the house . . . the point is, it is OUR TIME and it is important! Time to recharge our batteries and smell the roses!!!

As far as that cell phone ringing at all hours of the night, it gets turned off around 8pm and does not get turned on again until around 8 am - anything that comes while it is off can go into voice mail! If my kids need me, they have Ron's cell phone number for emergencies - and they are the ONLY ones I have given that number to.

As realtors, we tend to forget that we need down time too! If you don't have a day a week that you set aside for yourself, you are making a big mistake! Life is too short not to take time to enjoy it!

Posted by BarbaraJo's Blog - Clearwater and Pinellas County Florida Real Estate - on 07/16/2009 09:07 AM

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21 Comments on Even Realtors Need A Day Off

JUL

Barbara- This is the most important thing agents need to do and most don't do. They are so afraid of missing that one dream client. Unfortunately, that is a scarcity mentality. There is abundance, more than enough, always. I take Sundays off and since I can remember always have. And my business has been blessed because of this decision. I have not ever missed out on anything. The other thing is clients respect this. They get a day off and expect that we do also. Katerina

All work and no play makes Barbara a dull girl!

I agree that we all need to have a bit of a schedule with time specifically for ourselves, with out it we will burn out too easily!

Katerina - Indeed, and they need to be reminded that we do have a life outside of showing homes. Family - in my opinion, the most important part of life!

Robert - You are right - pass the word so everyone else knows and takes time off too!!! :-)

Good advice BarbaraJo. we need to put our family ahead of business.

I try and work smart and not long hours....the main reason to take the risk of self-employment is the reward of time.

Bill - Indeed - that is why we do what we do - for our family!

Karen -- And being able to choose WHO you work with! :-)

Everyone needs time to relax and recharge, so it should be a priority to take care of yourself at least once a week.

I agree totally, although my phone ison most of the time I still tale a good amopunt of tiime off.

You're right, BarbaraJo. IF there is an upside to the current real estate market, it is that we're finally able to take some time off.

Good for you! I find that after a day off I can think better and function more efficiently.

Barbara - Thanks for posting this... I need a day off... Now that you've reminded me I think I'll do just that. After all I just took a listing last night and have been working nonstop for so many days I can't remember... A good reminder for sure..

Dennis - And also remember to take vacations! We often forget that in our field!

William - And that is important for our mental well being!

Kate - And I do plenty of that!!!!!!!!!! :-)

Leolinda - And it gives me a reason to work harder!

Robert - Have fun!!! We work hard and seem to forget having fun!

Thanks for this timely reminder. We all need to remember to take time to live.

Indeed we do!

Very good points.

We are not heart surgeons! Almost EVERYTHING will wait a few hours or even a day! It's okay to turn off the phone during church or a movie!

My husband and I enjoy a date night every week or two. It's worked for us for 37 years now!

Donna - Absolutely necessary for both down time and family time - that is what keeps us mentally and physically healthy!

JUL

How right you are -- one has to be mentally recharged every once in awhile.

Ben and Carolin - thanks for stopping by and for your comments.

AUG

Thanks for the post, I sometimes just forget to actually take time O F F and then I wonder why this week seams so long, well, it has been a 15 day week since i worked each and every day. You are so rught. when I take time off everything just goes so much faster the next day.

Anne - We get so involved with what we are doing, it is too easy to forget that we need that time off! Great to hear from you!!!!

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