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Some Days I Experience Burnout...

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Home Inspector with Complete Home Inspections, Inc. TN Lic#050

     There are those days when it seems as if nothing comes to mind when it comes to writing. Some call it writers block. I call it burn out. After writing almost daily here in AR, I think that there are days when I get burned out especially when I look at what all I have to do in building my business.
     Here lately, my posts have been short, mainly due to time constraints. I can only allot so much time in the morning before I get on with my day. Once my time block has expired, I must get on to other projects. That being said, my time block has almost expired and I must move on. I hope that all of you had a wonderful 3 day weekend.

 The Complete Home Inspections Team

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Complete Home Inspections, Brentwood TN 615.661.0297
 

Comments(19)

Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Michael. You are wise to set up your time frame for your blogging and commenting.

Make it a great week!

May 25, 2015 07:26 PM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Michael-While we all have the same 24 hr to spend each day how we spend them is up to us. Allowing time blocks for blogging or other projects is how we accomplish things and keep ourselves on track

May 25, 2015 08:02 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thanks for the weekend wishes, Michael.  I can certainly understand the shortage of time for blogging.

May 25, 2015 08:06 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Michael.  I usually keep a 30 day supply of blogs.  Sometimes I wait for 5-10 days before the light turns on.  Some like the ones I posted yesterday just happen to fall at the right time. 

May 25, 2015 08:08 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Michael.  What three day weekend?  No rest for the weary.  Have a great week.

May 25, 2015 08:09 PM
Tom White
Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN
Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

Michael, priorities... I think you're wise to set limits on your blogging time. It's so easy to suddenly look at the clock and realize two hours have passed!

May 25, 2015 09:00 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Michael,

There are just some days posting isn't a priority..time blocking is a great way to ensure you get the most important items completed on a given day!

May 25, 2015 09:12 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Michael Thornton it's not the end of the world to take a day or two off from online marketing.... I do it every week.... it's healthy to jump off the wheel....

May 25, 2015 09:44 PM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Michael: I am a strong advocate for time-blocking online activities, especially time spent here in the Rain. There is much to do and only so much "free" time.

May 25, 2015 09:53 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

My time "in the Rain" is early morning.  If there are technical difficulties, I may just have to pass on playing.

May 25, 2015 10:25 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Sometimes we just need to stay on schedule throughout the day Michael.

May 25, 2015 10:57 PM
Larry Brewer - Benchmark Realty llc
Benchmark Realty LLc - Nashville, TN

The difference in you and I, is that when you experience writers block, you still write something. I don't even try.

May 25, 2015 10:58 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Michael, we've all been in your shoes. It's the nature of our businesses. Trust your hoiday weekend was great and that your week has started off terrifically!

May 25, 2015 11:09 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I understand 100%! I would rather read an inspired post rather than a breakdown of someone's day. I don't care if you have to get your car serviced or what you had in your lunch. This is not Twitter or Facebook and I never have felt your blog posts to to be any thing lessthan inspired Michael Thornton...

May 26, 2015 01:51 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Michael business comes first and fun in the Rain comes second.  Happy work day :)

May 26, 2015 04:24 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Michael,

 Some days I too have "burn out" as you call it! This month's challenge has made me less burnt out! I had a very busy weekend here in the model glad it is my weekend!

May 26, 2015 09:06 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Michael

Well you found something to write about . . . . Have a great day.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

May 26, 2015 12:19 PM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I hope you had a wonderful weekend, too. I worked, but I did have some time off and it was good quiet time at home and at the dog park with Lucky. 

I understand what you are saying about burnout. I'm feeling the same thing. AR is starting to take too much of my time. 

May 26, 2015 12:33 PM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Michael, I am glad you have a time block.  Otherwise you could get lost in the Rain and miss out on al your appointments.  Everyday...keep on schedule, we are happy to see you when we see you!

May 26, 2015 12:56 PM