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Do you feel guilty when you "do nothing?"

By Marian Goetzinger

Real Estate Agent with Pine Knoll Shores Realty 252-422-9000 NC 166249

November 27, 2010 12:58 PM

Do you feel guilty when you "do nothing?"

I am so accustomed to going full steam ahead from daylight 'till way past dark that I find it hard to really take it easy. So maybe you are the same way?

Today is the Saturday after Thanksgiving and I am exhausted! With the office closed for a couple of days, I've run a 5K (won by the way); contributed to a wonderful Thanksgiving feast; walked in a two mile fundraiser; hosted a fabulous sleep-over for three wonderful grandsons; negotiated two offers on the same condo (still ongoing); caught up on the housework and laundry and now I want to go to bed early and read. Why do I feel guilty?

As my dear friend Roger Mucci would say..."Make it a great day."

Good night.

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Lori Bowers

La Quinta, CA

The Lori Bowers Group

And 3 little boys too? I suggest you don't run through your life. Take a deep breath and relax and enjoy the moments and memories. It took me a long time to learn to relax and not feel guilty. I am grateful I can do this now.

Nov 27, 2010 01:06 PM

P C

Rental Solutions Oahu - Honolulu, HI

I like to relax and enjoy the 'aloha' spirit.

Nov 27, 2010 01:14 PM

Roger Johnson

Hickory, NC

Guilty for doing nothing? Not at all. In fact, I feel guilty if I don't take a day once in awhile just to do "nothing." It's quite refreshing.

Nov 27, 2010 01:18 PM

Tish Lloyd

BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Wilmington, NC

Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

I can relate Marian! I'm not very good at doing "nothing", I think it's an art. And it was never taught in my childhood home -- we were expected to be doing something productive at all times. It's not the worst character trait, I know. But I'd like to learn to take some time off and not feel like I'm cutting class!

Nov 27, 2010 01:28 PM

Roger D. Mucci

Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH

Lets shake things up at your home today!

You've been a busy girl and you deserve a day to do nothing. Those boys are adorable and I know they just love their Jamma. Your dear friend Roger Mucci is telling you to "Make it a great night of sleep".................rest my friend.

Nov 27, 2010 01:31 PM

Liz and Bill Spear

Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH

Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

okay, we need to work on your definition of "nothing"!!!! That wasn't nothing! Great job!

Nov 27, 2010 01:43 PM

Randy Ostrander

Lake and Lodge Realty LLC - Big Rapids, MI

Real Estate Broker, Serving Big Rapids and West Central MI

I do tend to feel guilty especially if something comes up during the week but then I remember the other 80 hours I put in a normal week and it feels better.

Nov 27, 2010 02:25 PM

Susan Emo

Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON

Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Congrats on the win! But OMG slow down :0) Those very handsome little men will need you for a long long time still so slow down and let them enjoy you.

Nov 27, 2010 03:03 PM

Liz Wallace

Century 21 Sherlock Homes - Rockville Centre, NY

Broker C21 Sherlock Homes, Rockville Centre, LI, N

I can't catch my breath because you ran a 5k and walked 2 miles. Please tell me this was not on the same day.

Nov 28, 2010 04:42 AM

Kristine Ginsberg

Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ

NJ Home Stager

Thanks for the reminder that it's okay to take time to do nothing. However, If I ever accomplished all that you did, I feel fine about doing nothing for a week!

Nov 28, 2010 01:01 PM

Jacqueline Phan

Alliance Group - San Diego, CA

Wow! You did accomplish a lot this weekend! I too sometimes feel guilty for taking a break, but you definitely deserve it!

It is important to remember to take some time for yourself every once in a while!

Nov 29, 2010 09:56 AM

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