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Shake it off!

By Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Grants Pass, OR 199909023

October 21, 2014 03:13 AM

Shake it

In our fast-paced egocentric world, it's easy to get peeved when someone pisses in our Cheerios. We see it all the time with Facebook rants and Boardroom beats. Oh... the shame that comes (for some) the morning after.

In the midst of a bonafide drama fest, the question we must ask ourselves is... Will any of this really matter in a year from now? Probably not. If that's the case, why let it wad your panties?!

A good friend shared the 24-Hour Rule with me some umteen years ago and I've been practicing it ever since. Although not fully perfected, it has saved me from countless embarrassing humble pie moments. Here's another remedy for those Cheerio pissing pals.

Thanks to Taylor Swift and her upbeat outlook on life... you can just shake it off! Seriously... is there anything really that serious worth taking ourselves so seriously? The visual alone should help you shake it =)

Shake it off! (Giggles from a Cheerleader)

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Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR

The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

OMG... Totally ROTFLMAO Dick! Thanks for the giggles this fine "It Just Doesn't Matter" kind of day!

Oct 21, 2014 04:35 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...

St. George, UT

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

THANKS for the attitude adjustment Mel! Much needed but still may take a trip somewhere...anywhere because in a few weeks it just won't matter!

Oct 21, 2014 04:51 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Sybil Campbell

Fernandina Beach, FL
Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Bend, OR

Sybil Campbell

Fernandina Beach, FL

Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Hi Melinda, thanks for the reminder that we need to just shake things off sometimes.

Oct 21, 2014 05:30 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Bend, OR

Tom White

Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN

Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

Mel, I think your 24 hour rule is a good one! I'm pretty good about letting things go unless someone is hurting a person I care about. Then it becomes a three second rule!

Oct 21, 2014 05:32 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Bend, OR

Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR

The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

Take the trip and shake your booty on the way... Wanda ;-)

There's other benefits... we burn a few calories in the process too... Sybil ;-)

Wish I could claim it as original, but a very wise soul imparted it to me. It's yours now... Tom ;-) Ditto on the 3-second rule!

Oct 21, 2014 05:44 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Mel-You and Gayle must have been on the same wavelength because she wrote a post recently about this same topic except she used a dog shaking it off as her metaphor.

Oct 21, 2014 06:46 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Bend, OR
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...

St. George, UT

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I love Taylor Swift and her fabulous attitude! GREAT video! So glad you shared it, thanks!

Oct 21, 2014 09:15 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Bend, OR

Susan Haughton

Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA

Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Too busy watching some of the dance moves - and hunky guys - I lost track of the point of this post! (how's that for shaking it off?) LOL

Oct 21, 2014 09:46 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Bend, OR

Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR

The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

I'll have to check that out Sharon Lee.

Me too Sharon Tara ;-)

LOL Susan... there's a whole lotta shakin' goin' on ;-)

Oct 21, 2014 09:49 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Florida Tolbert Team Keller Williams Advantage

Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL

Keller Williams Land Luxury Division Specialist

Great post mel and there just is not enough time to hold onto grudges.

Oct 21, 2014 11:23 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Chris Griffith

Bonita Springs, FL
Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Bend, OR

Tammie White, Broker

Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN

Franklin TN Homes for Sale

I use the 24 second rule if I can keep my cool long enough.

Oct 21, 2014 02:44 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Bend, OR

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Hi Mel! Thanks for sharing the video. I hadn't heard it before. Makes me feel good!

Oct 22, 2014 04:36 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Bend, OR

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Mel, this industry has a few bumps we endure on occasion, and sometimes it does take a full day to get over it and move on!

Oct 23, 2014 12:20 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Bend, OR

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Music has always been an outlet for my mood enhancement. How can you not feel energized after that Mel!

Oct 23, 2014 04:52 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Bend, OR

Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR

The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

Even Jesus would agree Kevin... shake the dust from our feet... next!

LOL Tammie! I only exercise the 24-second rule when it comes to chocolate ;-)

I feel good that you feel good... Donna ;-)

Sometimes it takes more than a day... Joan. A little wine helps ;-)

Me too... Paul. It soothes the soul, doesn't it?!

Oct 23, 2014 06:43 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Chris Griffith

Bonita Springs, FL

Chris Griffith

Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL - Bonita Springs, FL

Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent

I also follow the 24 hour rule. I'm getting better at directing traffic on the high road, too.

Oct 26, 2014 02:02 AM

Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Bend, OR
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is good advice for all of us. Shake it off and have a wonderful week.

Oct 26, 2014 02:46 AM

Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Bend, OR

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I took the extra moments to 'like' the comments on your blog to offer some support and a few points for those bloggers. I hope that other bloggers will also ‘like’ the comments as they visit blogs.

Oct 26, 2014 02:47 AM

Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Bend, OR

Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR

The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

LOL Chris! I know who to call if I need help directing traffic on the high road ;-)

I can't imagine anyone pissing in your cheerios Roy... you're the best medicine for making people smile ;-) Thank you for going the extra mile... as always!

Oct 26, 2014 02:51 AM

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR

"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Mel-icioso! What a PERFECT video to show us all that it just doesn't matter that much...if you're okay with YOU, then, well, that's all that matters. AND, the 24 hour rule--such a good one.

(By the way, I sure loved all of the different dance genres Taylor used in this--some incredibly talented dancers and then to add just the "regular Joes and Janes" at the end--brilliant!)

Now, I have to go see Bill Murray--who kinda reminded me of my old high school boyfriend, so I have a special place in my heart for him.

Oct 26, 2014 03:29 AM