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Motivational Monday...Priorities

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Motivational Monday...Priorities

 

Here’s hoping that everyone had a very special weekend. We celebrated Mother’s Day with some of the family, burgers on the grill, and lots of desserts. 

 

My day was busy with preparations and family so I did not begin to roam around this site until 8 at night. 

 

Earlier in the day, I was trying to squeeze in some ActiveRain time between making my sausage dip, setting the tables, and prepping everything else and I started feeling guilty. 

 

I had not read any of the posts by the members I follow and I had not responded to any comments made on my post. 

 

Have you ever felt like that?  

 

Habit...obligations...schedules…

 

 

I had a wonderful day with my family and had so much fun with the children. The two youngest never stopped running around so I’m sure that they went to sleep as soon as they were buckled into their seats. 

 

These precious moments are the ones that you want to have stored in your memory because you know that once gone, they will not return. 



As you begin your week and look at what you have on your calendar, make sure that it’s filled with the priorities in YOUR life. 

You don’t want to look back and see a schedule full of “should dos” ...make sure you schedule in the memory makers too!!!

 

The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule but to schedule your priorities. Stephen Covey

 

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Comments(34)

Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathy Streib I can see little me in that photo - sounds like you had a very SPECIAL DAY!

May 10, 2021 09:38 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy,  we had cool weather on Monday day so dinner not on the grill but inside.

 

May 10, 2021 09:49 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Bill Salvatore - YVP Blog it's an old recipe and everyone loves it!!!

Sham Reddy CRS I love that quote.

Nina Hollander, Broker good to know you've felt that way!!!

May 10, 2021 01:47 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Wayne Martin our priorities change with our age and what we are doing, don't they!

Brian England we had so much fun!!! And that other lady is actually my sister-in-law's sister!!! We're all family. 

May 10, 2021 01:49 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Steven Covey says it all, from my perspective Kathy Streib 

May 10, 2021 01:56 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

HI Grant Schneider I'd say your now-walking grandson is a super top priority!

Raymond Henson, eXp Realty when we're younger we schedule in a lot of "should dos" but when we get older the shoulds make way for the "want tos"

May 10, 2021 01:58 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Kat Palmiotti it does and it helps to make sure that we aren't living with regrets. 

Michael Jacobs wasn't that a great movie!!!! (The Right Stuff!)

Sharon Lee Bluebird report- 5 eggs in a nestbox at Kickerillo; 4 hatched in our box. 

May 10, 2021 02:02 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Ed Silva you bet it does!!!!!  

Roy Kelley and I wish you and Chef Dolores the same. 

Ron and Alexandra Seigel when we feel good then we're better able to help others and do what we need to do. 

May 10, 2021 02:05 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Rocky Dickerson Part of what brings us peace of mind is getting our priorities right. 

Hannah Williams I can't get over how mature she's getting!!! 

Will Hamm but I'll bet it was good!

May 10, 2021 02:09 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS I know that you have your priorities right where you need them. 

May 10, 2021 02:10 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy there is no going back in time, so we need to make sure we have as few "should dos" as possible.

May 10, 2021 02:26 PM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Awesome thanks for the update.  

May 10, 2021 03:07 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Oh Kathy I so get not having enough time to fit it all in since the first of the year.  And it's all good!  So glad you had a wonderful Mother's Day with your family.  I bet those kids were exhausted and their parents were happy about that too!

May 10, 2021 04:05 PM
Cathy Criado
Criado Realty - San Antonio, TX
Making Real Estate Profitable

Kathy its always good to look at things in a new perspective. They say if you want to know people's priority look at their checkbook or who they spend their time with. That's one of the many reasons I am selective about my time. I don't give it easily. Its the only thing that can't be increased, and it matters so much. I think that that's one of the many reasons I was out of the rain for awhile. I' think I have found some balance now. Have a super day!

May 10, 2021 04:50 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I'm glad you had a special day, Kathy.  I think the pandemic has given us an opportunity to step back and re-evaluate what is truly important in life, and to prioritize accordingly.

May 10, 2021 07:39 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Kathy, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!  

May 10, 2021 07:40 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kathy you are singing my song, I am on AR now and it is almost Midnight here... the good news is I put another deal in Escrow that makes seven now and trying to keep the other six together:)) so yes I get it.... I was always amazed how you could be so good at being on AR... and getting the reading I so wish I had time for, Endre

May 10, 2021 11:33 PM
Jim Paulson

Congrats my friend!  Keep up the great work.

May 11, 2021 03:53 AM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Kathy.

I like, no love a plan, rarely do I deviate from it.  However, I'm always prepared to do so

May 11, 2021 12:04 AM
Jim Paulson
Progressive Realty (Boise Idaho) www.Progressive-Realty.info - Boise, ID
Owner,Broker

Love the family photo.  Perfect for Mother Day! 

May 11, 2021 03:54 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

We haven't resumed family gatherings yet but we did have a nice (childless) visit with our daughter on Monday while the kids were in school. We hope to be back to normal soon.

May 12, 2021 07:10 AM