Welcome back to Active Rain. Everyone goes through these slow times, just remember it can only get better.

Kim,I as well,had taken off 6 weeks from here recently.Some of the negative posts and comments were starting to get to me and I needed a break...Glad to see u r back!

BLRGUY

It is easy to become discouraged when it seems like others are having all this great success because of their posts. Let me tell you a secret, while I have had some success with Active Rain, it is only one part of my marketing plan. I still make a lot of calls, I still send out lots of e-mails and real cards, I still reach out to those I have met here and around town in an effort to grow my business. To me AR is a wonderful resource and tool, but it cannot (for me) be the only tool. I am very glad you are back! The sunflowers were a paler shade of yellow and the voices less melodic without you!

BTW, one of my favorite things about the Rain is learning about my area through research for localism posts! That would be Knoxville now! (We of course continue to lend in Georgia and all over the southeast)

Hey Kim~Glad you came back. I hear you loud and clear about the fatigue and burnout.

Matthew: Thank you for the words of support.  That is what I missed most about AR. 

BLRGUY:  It's reassuring to know that I wasn't the only one who took a hiatus!  Welcome back.

Rich:  My dear AR friend!  You are so right, AR is only one component of a successful marketing plan, and like any other component, it has to be placed in the proper context and alloted the appropriate amount of time and energy.  Thank you so much, as always, for your kind words and support. I missed you...

Thanks to all for stopping by!

Doug:  I guess it's all about pacing ourselves...I'm not always so good at that! 

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Hi Kim,

Welcome back to the Rain. Just in time for market showers. Yes, now that you have reseed upp you will be blesses with more activity. Well, I hope so anyway.

Welcome back...it's always good to have people return.

Hal & William:  Thanks for the notes...This is EXACTLY why I need to be back in the Rain.  The support is unbeatable!

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Welcome back to the Rain Kim, I recognized the sunflower right off the bat.

Welcome back Kim. I like the sunflower, says to me you have a bright personality. Best of luck to you!

Bob: Thanks for the support and I'm glad you recognized the sunflower!!

Bill:  Yes, I have DO have a bright personality...not so sure about the rest of me, however...

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Welcome back to Active Rain Kim! I wish you the best of luck! never give up! Seeya!

Jeffrey: Thank you!!!  I won't!! 

Hi Kim - ActiveRain can be a double-edged sword sometimes. As much as it helps us make a lot of new and great connections, it can also disconnect us from those we already know. We all need a break once in awhile, and often come back with a lot more enthusiasm and creativity. Keep writing about those North Georgia Mountains, and I'm sure consumers will find you! 

Kim, welcome baaaaack! You didn't get rid of the hubby for your blogging, did ya? Grin.

Missed you in The Rain,

Duane

John: Hopefully, I have come back with a renewed sense of balance. Thanks for the reassuring words.  I appreciate you!

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Duane:  God bless his long-suffering heart, I think he felt like it at times!  Missed you too...that's why I've come back again, kinda like a bad penny.

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Hi Kim and welcome back to AR and blogging. Best of luck and see you around.

YEA! Glad to see you back, Kim! I've had a hard time keeping up but don't get discouraged. I posted a couple of blogs on my neighborhood and was contacted on Monday from someone who wants to move to the area. AR works and you will be 'found'! 

Vincent:  I really appreciate your words of encouragement!

Debbie:  You are one of the friends I missed the most!  Glad to be back...I am so glad to hear you got a contact from your blogs.  And why wouldn't you?  They are always wonderful!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kim, I'm so glad you made it back, I've missed chatting with you over the blogs.  Have a great week end. And I look forward to seeing you in the rain.

Bonnie

The Home Inspectors Wife

Dear Bonnie: Thank you!!  I've missed you too!!  Hope you and your family are well and that you have a great holiday weekend.

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It can become a habit. I find time fly's by when your raining. I do have down time at the desk some times and enjoy the impute from the rain community.  There are some pretty cool people and the real estate world becomes a lot more personnel.

We all need a breather at times. I actually thought about leaving altogether but i have a great network of friends here who've supported me thru some personal issues. So here i will stay.

Steven:  So true...This is a wonderful community.  One would be hard-pressed to find another place with so much positive energy pulsing through it.  Like yours!!

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Robert: I'm with you--Here I'll stay!

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Girl-it is about time...I know I have missed ya and you know what you need to do :-)

Hi Kim, Welcome to back Active Rain, You will get more information from AR. Enjoy... Best of Luck.

Best - Sash

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Patty: You are a HOOT!!! I'll do what I can!

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Sash: Thanks for the tip...I'll definitely watch the video!

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Kim, I feel your pain and have been gone some too. It is good to see you back and hope all is well.

Danny: All is well, thank you!  I hope the same is true for you.  It's good to be back.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kim - welcome back - we all have our times of trials but we all know what it takes to survive in this business.

Kathy: You are so right!  It takes patience & perserverance.  Thanks for the reminder!!

And thanks for stopping by!

From one Kim to another,   There are times when I remember that  other things in life just might be as important as AR. But I still keep coming back for more. We all need a break once in a while.

Kim: So true...Like most hard-working agents, my constant struggle is to find balance. AR is no exception.  I love what I get from this site (even if its not leads!!), but I need to make sure I'm not getting out-of-whack with it.  I could have worse addictions!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!

Kim. I am glad you are back, I also get discouraged because of the lack of leads. But I do alot of networking outside of AR. I do not put all my eggs in one basket.

I just enjoy reading what other people in my area have to say and try to keep myself visiable to them. You just never know when they will need me.

Kim:  I'm glad you are back.  I could never leave Active Rain but I do understand that there are times when it is very difficult to keep up.  Don't give up, the leads will come.  I think it's more a reflection of the activity in the market in general rather than Active Rain.  It takes a lot of dedication and time for sure to get things going.  I've had several great sales thanks to Active Rain.  Hang in there.

Donna: Thanks so much, my friend. You are 100% correct. I had lost sight of my own mantra, which is slow and steady wins the race.  Lord knows I'm slow, so I have to work at the steady!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Kim: I'm glad you're back.  I was sort of a "late bloomer" on AR... I didn't see those tangible business results for about 6 months, then suddenly it all started happening just like those other members were writing about in their posts.  Tenacity is the key, I think.  It will happen for you! 

Jan: You are an angel!  Thanks so much for the encouragement.  I'm getting back in the saddle...just riding a little slower. 

Thanks so much for stopping by...I appreciate you!