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Relaxing Moments- Me and My Cats

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Real Estate Agent with Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd.

Real estate is a non-stop business- We can all relate to the early morning phone calls, the mid-day appointments, and the late night emails. Buying and selling real estate has no set hours.

 

But after 30 years of being in this business, I can say that I have learned a little bit on how to find balance in my life anywhere I can. One way that I accomplish this, is by dedicating some time each week just for me. I could not be more "in my element" than relaxing in my sunroom with my cats. There is nothing more comfy than unwinding with a warm little cat curled up on your lap!

 

This photo is me and Olivia hanging out for a quiet moment in between appointments, settlements, and my always full inbox. My other cat Winston is walking around just out of frame, but if he had joined us on the couch, it would have made it very hard to get back to work :)

 

How do you find time to relax? Do you sneak away for small moments of relaxation? I have found that even just a short, private moment of quiet can help focus my attention and give me renewed energy!

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Joy

Joy Daniels, GRI, ABR, CSP, e-PRO
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Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

I typically diffuse essential oils whenever I am at my desk, as well as play high frequency music in the background...it serves to help me relax and stay grounded.  

Winston is just beautiful. 

Oct 17, 2017 08:17 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hello Joy - snatching and savoring brief moments to relax and refresh definitely help us in our work. If I have 30 or more minutes, I'll take a neighborhood walk, up and down hills in San Francisco. Or I'll take a picnic lunch to nearby Lafayette Park and sit at the top of the hill, looking down on the bay. I always return feeling refreshed.

Oct 17, 2017 08:32 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

What a great photo. You should enter this in Dick Greenburg's photo contest this month.

Oct 17, 2017 08:45 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Our critters are always so helpful.  I can't imagine having my two golden retrievers on my lap.  Very cute.

Oct 17, 2017 08:51 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

My pets (our two dogs Barney & Duke as well as Charlotte our cat) definitely keep me sane. The soothing sound of Charlotte's purring just lulls me to sleep everytime 

Oct 17, 2017 01:57 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good afternoon Joy - sometimes small moments can be just as good as long vacations.  I try to take small days off with my wife.

Oct 17, 2017 02:49 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Joy -- pets can often provide that necessary reality check --- nice photo.  

Oct 19, 2017 04:02 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Joy - That's a familiar scene in our home, except Sheldon the Kitty prefers keyboards to laps.Thanks for another contest entry!

Oct 19, 2017 12:39 PM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

I guess I am going to need to get a cat in order to relax. Your picture makes it very tempting.

Oct 19, 2017 03:30 PM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA

I like a difuser and oils too Susan Haughton - we use one at home to help with sleeping and now I am using them in my office to brighten things up!

Oct 21, 2017 08:40 AM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA

You have your priorites in order Lottie Kendall  - taking that time is what keeps us on top of our game!

Thanks Sharon Tara  - great idea! :)

Oct 21, 2017 08:42 AM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA

I think your doggies may be to large to be lap dogs Belinda Spillman - I know from experience that big dogs and cats make a good mix!   And I see that Debe Maxwell, CRS agrees with me - she has two dogs and a cat!  We need to convice Jane Peters to consider adopting a kitty (or dog!).

 

Oct 21, 2017 08:45 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hey, I've been working on Jane Peters for years - all I can get her to do is post an "Aww of the Day" on FB!  LOL Maybe the peer pressure will finally get to her! :-)

Oct 21, 2017 08:48 AM
Joy Daniels

I love it! :)  Thanks for sharing -- I join the "pressure" party!

Oct 21, 2017 08:50 AM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA

And I am sure your wife appreciates that time with you Grant Schneider!

You are so correct Michael Jacobs , I never thought of it as a reality check, but that is a good description . . . thanks for the picture compliment.

Dick Greenberg  did you see Sharon Tara suggested I enter the contest?  Depending on the day, my kitty does try to lay on "what I am doing" rather than on my lap! :)

Oct 21, 2017 08:49 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Your cats must bring you comfort and joy! There's no better way to run a business than being in the comfort of your home with your pets!

Oct 30, 2017 07:35 PM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA

My cats do bring me comfort & joy. . . sometimes frustration, but usually that is short lived! :)  I love doing my work with my kitty in my lap!

Nov 03, 2017 11:37 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Joy, often I have Jack in my office sleeping and Jill comes in for affection, motoring and sometimes to distract me:) Endre

p.s.: has no desire to come in the office:)

Nov 03, 2017 07:15 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Joy,  I missed my sheltie in my office, would always take some time to pet her and chat with her.  Make it a great day!

 

Nov 06, 2017 08:34 AM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA

I know you love and appreciate your kitty's Endre Barath, Jr. !  I enjoy reading your posts.

I am sorry Will Hamm - it is so hard to lose our pets.  They love us unconditionally. 

Nov 06, 2017 02:59 PM