Sometimes I think our career choice should be in a few more country songs along with cheatin spouses and ran away dogs. When our roller coaster is on the up, usually right after a huge commission check, we are in heaven but when we have worked two months on a deal that went south and we aren't quite sure how to pay the light bill we get those blues. The low down Realtor blues. You would think given the number of times we have been through it we would have saved for such an occasion but which deals are about to explode aren't always clear. So if you find yourself on the lowest part of our roller coaster career choice here are a few tips to help get you through.
- Try spending your down time being constructive. When you keep busy it doesn't seem as bad.
- Surround your self with positive players. Nothing keeps you down like being surrounded by negativity.
- Keep working. Force yourself to keep taking steps towards your goal even in the slow times.
- If you really want to pick up your spirits help someone else. Nothing feels better than knowing you helped someone less fortunate. There are tons of ways to help and most just require time. I have found volunteering not only makes you feel good but helps your public image.
- I like to spend my downtime learning more about my field. The more I know the less chance of the same thing happening again.
- Try a hobby but don't put so much time into it you lose track of your money maker. Hobbies are for spare time and less spare time is most Realtors goal.
Accepting our career choice is not a paid every week job helps too. Find a way to either set up a line of credit or save enough to cover the short times we have without pay and just keep doing what you do. Things always have a way of working out and most often leaves us wondering why we let it get to us but know you are not alone, we all go through it. Reading the Active Rain posts always picks me up. Every day there is an opportunity to learn and laugh. Best of luck in all you do and thanks for reading.
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