Special offer

Is this technology making me more productive or is it sucking the energy out of me?

By
Real Estate Agent with Montana Homestead Brokers, Broker, CRS, GRI, SFR, RN

Is this technology making me more productive or is it sucking the energy out of me?

How can something that seems to connect me with people (one of the whole reasons I'm in the Real Estate business) make me so tired?

I love the techy stuff, and I'm just a minor player, but working through every little task is time consuming and takes a toll on my brain.

Will this prevent me from getting Alzheimer's?  If I can "speak" with my children's generation in "txt" will I be better connected or just look silly?  I'm friends on Facebook with many of my kids friends, having cheered them on in every type of sport event or speech and drama show.

home computerIf ever a person needs a wake up call about just how much time all this stuff takes, try this, it's happened to me in the last 2 months:

  • laptop flipped out, needed a 911 computer guy fix, but of course I still had to redo a ton of stuff
  • phone charger only works when I position it just right (too annoyed to stand in the "fix it" line)
  • new desktop computer, wanted the bigger screen for my home office and want to just have a "pad" of some type when my laptop pukes next time.  This means new windows 7, new msoffice and I'm not sure what else

There's a few other things I really want to accomplish, and I get excited everytime I learn and accomplish something at this computer desk, but it makes my brain tired, and then I need to quilt or something just to chill out a little bit.

 

Posted by

The Quilting Realtor

Wanda Thomas

Many Dream Of Living In Montana

I'm One of the Lucky One's That Already Do!

Wanda Thomas

2wandathomas@gmail.com

Call or Text 406-698-8640 for help with all things Montana.

Local MLS Search Link

 

Surprise Arizona Realtor Jim Braun Sun City Grand Active Adult Communities
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Jim Braun Sun City Grand Az - Surprise, AZ
Surprise AZ real estate Phoenix West Valley

I am in the same boat. None of the tech stuff comes easy to me and I have to research and struggle through the tasks. Thank goodness I have a couple of friends in my circle of Realtors that have helped me along the way. All of the thinking can take it's toll.

Oct 05, 2010 12:12 PM
Lori Bowers
La Quinta, CA
The Lori Bowers Group

I have learned to like the tech stuff though it is not easy for me either.

Oct 05, 2010 12:14 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Don't stop now, you need to keep up with the trend.  Who cares if texting makes you look silly, if you're able to connect with prospective clients... they like to text too.  Likewise with Facebook and Twitter... buyers and sellers are hanging out in those places so you need to be visible.  Quilting is a great pastime though, so don't give that up either.

Oct 05, 2010 12:16 PM
Margaret Goss
@Properties - Winnetka, IL
Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate

Wanda

I just wrote a similar post!  I feel like there is something new everyday and I just can't keep up.  As soon as I get the hang of it, it's obsolete.

Oct 05, 2010 12:16 PM
Wanda Thomas
Montana Homestead Brokers, Broker, CRS, GRI, SFR, RN - Billings, MT
Billings Montana Real Estate

Jim, you're so lucky to have some Realtor friends who can give you a hand.  In my small office, I am the techy person, very scary :)

Oct 05, 2010 12:23 PM
Wanda Thomas
Montana Homestead Brokers, Broker, CRS, GRI, SFR, RN - Billings, MT
Billings Montana Real Estate

Lori, I think we belong to the same club, good thing AR connects us with helpful and positive people!

Oct 05, 2010 12:28 PM
Wanda Thomas
Montana Homestead Brokers, Broker, CRS, GRI, SFR, RN - Billings, MT
Billings Montana Real Estate

Georgina, I need to start using my twitter account, I am just puzzled what I would use it for.  More research for me, LOL

And Quilting puts many things in perspective, find a pattern, cut things up, sew them back together!

Oct 05, 2010 12:30 PM
Wanda Thomas
Montana Homestead Brokers, Broker, CRS, GRI, SFR, RN - Billings, MT
Billings Montana Real Estate

Margaret, and isn't it true that if you don't use it a few times in a short period, it's like starting all over!

Oct 05, 2010 12:34 PM