ABC Soup…A Day Full of G, G, GREAT

Well I’m back from a little vacation time that was much needed for me and my family. We all need to take that time don’t we? We stayed in West Yellowstone from Friday until Monday.  What a beautiful place it is. More on that in a future blog.  Before I left, I posted a preview to the G’s.  Well if you’re hungry for more, here you go, enjoy!

GIVING:  There is only 1 YOU and YOU can make a difference by GIVING your time (it’s only 1 day), your money (it’s only 1 dollar), your food (it’s only 1 can), your smile (it’s only a small effort), your heart (it’s only fulfillment), your knowledge (it’s only a gift), your voice (it’s only inspiration), your blood (it’s only 1 life ).  I could go on and on GIVING ideas of a GIVING spirit.   GIVING is not receiving, it’s putting your heart and soul and unselfishness into somebody or something else and not expecting anything in return.  

GOD: He is by your side, holding your hand, and waiting to hear your voice.

GOALS:  While I was away for the weekend, during the time my family was asleep from a long fun filled day in West Yellowstone, I found myself caught up in looking back at my GOALS, revisiting and revising. Who says I need to wait until December to set new GOALS?  I’m ready to make some changes now.  During this time I found some wonderful blogs on goal setting.  If you haven’t seen these yet, take some time and read them.    

http://activerain.com/blogsview/14963/Goal-setting-for-bloggers

http://activerain.com/blogsview/71707/Be-a-Cheerleader

http://activerain.com/blogsview/165985/-August-Challenge-Try

GRANDPARENTS DAY: Don’t forget September 9th is GRANDPARENTS DAY. Do something special for them.  Surprise them with a game of golf, a day spa treatment, a special poem you have written or your fondest memory of them written down.  Have children put handprints on a stepping stone or plaster of paris and decorate with gems.  Make it a special day for your GRANDPARENTS, they’re worth it.

GROUPS: Join a new GROUP in the rain.  You will learn something new and inspiring.  My top 5 favorites GROUPS are: Inspiration!!, POSITIVE ATTITUDE for the Weary Soul, Active Rain Fit Club, The Art of Marketing You, and Out Of The Box!  They are all wonderful GROUPS and they all have so much to offer.  What is your favorite GROUP? 

GUAGE & GRAPH: When sending out mailers, knocking doors, working with your SOI or receiving referrals, GUAGE & GRAPH  your progress so that you can look back at the previous years to see where your greatest success came from.

GETAWAY: Don’t let the stress spike to be unbearable,  take a mini vacation, a weekend away.  Search and find the GETAWAY that interests you most. http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/1-24-2005-64740.asp Is it a hiking, biking or skiing trip?  Snowmobiling, ATV trails, or the beach?  What are some GETAWAY’S that you have taken?   Also check out http://www.getawaytoday.com/Default.aspx for more ideas.

GOLF: Take a day and go GOLFING. Buy gift cards to GOLF for your clients or affiliates for a thank you. Have GOLF balls, GOLF tees and GOLF towels printed with your name and logo on them.   To order GOLF items, refer to: http://www.logoballz.com/

GYM: Do you get to the GYM for your daily exercise, de-stress, and meet your goal for a healthy lifestyle?  There are so many benefits to working out at the GYM.  Who knows, while you are getting fit you may also pick up a new client at the GYM.  Also read: http://activerain.com/blogsview/63406/Fitness-is-good-for 

GRI Designation:  Graduate Realtor Institute.  In December 2006 I signed up for these classes and I have to say, it was the best 6 months of learning that i have taken to date.  An extensive amount of wonderful information that i only wish i had the first client i started working with.  For more information: 
http://www.realtor.org/griclear.nsf?OpenDatabase

GIFT: Remember that you are a GIFT to your clients.  All your hard work pays off in helping them to get into their dream of home ownership. If you feel it to be appropriate, give your clients a closing GIFT.  Also read: http://activerain.com/blogsview/186774/The-Most-Thoughtful-Gift

GRIN: GRIN and bear it!  Just keep that GRIN on your face when the going gets tough. It will get you through.  Also refer to: http://www.comics.com/

GRATITUDE:  OK, so I love OPRAH.  She is a woman who gives people the opportunity to have GRATITUDE in their lives with all the good she does and she is a woman who exemplifies GRATITUDE in her own  life.  How do you show your GRATITUDE?  I would love to read your experiences. Here are some great ideas to add into your daily life of GRATITUDE.  Check out Oprah.com for a multitude of GRATITUDE ideas.  Just put the word GRATITUDE in the search and you will be on a journey to GRATITUDE.

Make a GRATITUDE Box for somebody you care about. Include on a piece of paper all the things you are GRATEFUL for that person.

Make a GRATITUDE Jar: Write on a slip of paper what you are grateful for.  Write at least 5 things and drop it in the jar. When your jar is full, count out your slips and include a quarter for every piece of paper.  Take that money and donate it to a good cause.  

Keep a GRATITUDE journal: Write a minimum of 5 things daily of what you are GRATEFUL for.  When things get tough in life, refer back to your journal. It will be uplifting. 

No GRUMBLING, do something GOOD for yourself today, you deserve it! You are a GREAT person and you will GROW in life GRACIOUSLY by GIVING yourself the GIFT of GENEROSITY.  

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Julie Neerings, GRI- Heart of Utah Real Estate/Keller Williams Salt Lake City Copyright © 2008- If you are considering buying, selling, military relocations to Hill AFB or relocating to Utah, you deserve local expertise and advice to be provided by a professional in real estate. Julie Neerings is a Utah REALTOR® providing full time, professional real estate services to buyers and sellers in the cities of Layton, Bountiful, Woods Cross, West Valley, West Jordan, South Jordan, Riverton, Herriman and all surrounding cities.