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Don't Let the Holidays Hold You Back

By Sara Woolford & Steve Golson, ALHS

Real Estate Broker/Owner with iTexas Realty Co.

November 27, 2009 01:02 AM

It's interesting to watch what happens around The Holidays:

Businesses close early

People talk about the stress of the Holidays

People plan endless shopping

People make all kinds of plans - Yes! That's the interesting part. Not just plans, but delayed plans...

I'll start exercising after The Holidays

I'll spend some time volunteering after The Holidays

I'll work on my business plan after The Holidays

I'll plan vacation after The Holidays

I'll start a diet after The Holidays

I'll quit smoking after The Holidays

To me, these items all represent just another day of delayed gratification. Not the usual gratification (ice cream, iced beer and iced cupcakes), but the kind that makes you feel fulfilled about yourself and your life.

What's wrong with today?

Let's redefine what is truly gratifying to us and not just a short-term indulgence. Let's do something for ourselves, our families, OUR LIVES. AND let's stop waiting for a better time.

Have you considered? Today may be the best time.

Happy Holidays! --Sara

(images from GIFanimations.com used by permission.)

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Elite Home Sales Team

Elite Home Sales Team OC - Corona del Mar, CA

A Tenacious and Skilled Real Estate Team

I love this time of year when everyone goes on vacation mentally and I get a lot of transactions.

Nov 27, 2009 01:04 AM

Manuela Baginski

Coastal Properties Group/Christie's International Real Estate - Tierra Verde, FL

bilingual Real Estate Professional in Tampa Bay

How true. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Happy Holidays to you Sara

Nov 27, 2009 01:09 AM

Jackie Connelly-Fornuff

Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY - Babylon, NY

"Moving at The Speed of YOU!"

Thank you for sharing this Sara! It's a great reminder of the here and now :)

Nov 27, 2009 01:21 AM

Evelyn Johnston

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN

The People You Know, Like and Trust!

This is the best time of the year for business, while everyone else is planning and wrapping! I did my shopping several months ago. Now I am working!

Nov 27, 2009 01:59 AM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Sara, You make an excellent point, people are always using a 'delay tatic' for something they don't want to do. As you said TODAY is a wonderful day to start something new...we don't need to put it off (whatever IT is :)!

Nov 27, 2009 02:02 AM

Sara Woolford & Steve Golson, ALHS

iTexas Realty Co. - San Antonio, TX

You all seem to have taken charge of procrastination! I hope that your Holiday Season is wonderful! Thanks for commenting. --Sara in San Antonio

Nov 27, 2009 02:36 AM

Jill Schmidt

Aurora, CO

Yes, I agree. Start now! There is no better time. Thanks for the reminder that "after...." is just procrastination.

Nov 27, 2009 04:26 AM

Steve, Joel & Steve A. Chain

Chain Real Estate Investments & Mortgage, Steve & Joel Chain - Cottonwood, CA

Sara, I'm sooo amazed when I hear the holidays used as an excuse for things not getting done. I'm more amazed when I start hearing those excuses in late October,LOL

Nov 27, 2009 06:31 AM

Matt Listro

National Credit Fixers - Matt Listro - Vernon, CT

Your Credit Repair Expert

Hi Sara: I am always amazed that life comes to a stand still for MOST people during the holidays - no one seems to get anything done - all I ever hear is "after the holidays"!

Nov 27, 2009 10:48 AM

Gene Riemenschneider

Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA

Turning Houses into Homes

I usually take that 2 weeks around Christmas and New Years and plan the next year, clean up the desk, and get everything ready to go fresh.

Nov 28, 2009 04:41 AM

Hi All! Around here we see lots of "áfter the holidays"´commments. Oh well, a time for everything and we can always find somethng to stay busy - or not! Sara in Antonio

Nov 28, 2009 08:40 PM

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