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This Week…Interruptions

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This Week…Interruptions

 

Have you ever had your day planned with things you wanted to do…to accomplish?  Then out of nowhere,  interruptions kept popping up.

 

Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal. Mario Andretti

 

 

 

That was my week. No complaints and thank goodness…nothing earth-shattering but interruptions nevertheless. 

 

I keep post-it notes on my vanity. At night, I jot down what task, chore, or whatever I want or need to do the following day. 

 

 

We rarely find answers in the distractions. But oh what possibilities live within the quiet of solitude. Scott Stabile

 

 Whether it’s work, play, or whatever we’re doing, interruptions are distracting.

 

Most of the distractions came from a neighbor who truly shouldn’t have a computer or any kind of smart device. 

 

 

You may be thinking just say “no” but the following quote sums it up beautifully…

 

The great thing, if one can, is to stop regarding all the unpleasant things as interruptions of one's 'own,' or 'real' life. The truth is of course that what one calls the interruptions are precisely one's real life -- the life God is sending one day by day.

C.S. Lewis




Have a weekend with only the
interruptions you want. 

 

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Comments (24)

Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Interruptions are a part of our lives, best to be ready to adjust our schedules. Bill 

Mar 04, 2023 05:51 AM
Kathy Streib

You're exactly right Bill Salvatore - East Valley  The best thing to do is learn to adjust. 

Mar 04, 2023 12:34 PM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Life happens.  Detours.  Alternative routes.  I had a closing yesterday and it was an all day rain kind of day.  An accident took the interstate down to a slow crawl for a few miles.  I was late, but reached out to our office admin and clients to let them know to proceed without me.

Last night heavy winds.  A dead ash tree fell right across our driveway parking pad area.  Fortunately I sometimes park my car there, sometimes I don't, yesterday was a DON'T day :)   I've got a date with a chainsaw in a few minutes, just part of life when you had a few acres of woods around you.  It's not the first time I've had to clear our driveway and probably won't be the last!

Mar 04, 2023 05:59 AM
Kathy Streib

Liz and Bill Spear Those are the days when you think it's time for an adult libation!  Thankfully the closing could proceed and your car was not under the tree when it fell. Clearing your driveway with a chainsaw today ...hmmmmm sure you want to move east to the mountains???!!!

Mar 04, 2023 12:37 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

The good news is the mountain trees are different (mostly smaller).  Here we have a lot of ash trees, and the beetles have been killing all of them over the last couple of decades.  Sooner or later they fall down and we hope on nothing we value.  The highest risk trees we have the pros come in and take down, but some (like yesterday's) are on the neighbor's land and weren't one we expected to fall soon.

Mar 04, 2023 06:51 PM
Sandra Mathewson
RE/MAX 4000 - Grand Junction, CO
CRS, CLHMS, ABR, SRES, GRI, CDPE, PSA, SFR, CNHS

Kathy Streib   The telephone can stop the best made plans!  It happens to all of us, sometimes it's a welcome call (a new client) or a problematic one (I need it fixed now).  Resume and move on!

Mar 04, 2023 06:09 AM
Kathy Streib

Sandra Mathewson it's one of those things you learn to adjust to. If you don't your life becomes chaotic. 

Mar 04, 2023 12:38 PM
faye schubert
Retired - Branson, MO
Living the Branson Lake Life

What would we do if we had no interruptions? I think it might be pretty boring.

Mar 04, 2023 06:42 AM
Kathy Streib

faye schubert I agree!!!  I do like certain interruptions. It depends on the situation!

Mar 04, 2023 12:39 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

I have to admit I felt the same way this week but life happens and we have to adjust and adapt to changes we hadn't counted on. We had another storm (not near as bad as previous ones) on Thursday night with heavy rain, wind, thunder and lighting. Scary driving home but made it without incident. Of course I had just gotten my car washed 😡

Mar 04, 2023 07:02 AM
Kathy Streib

Dorie Dillard Austin TX I was watching your weather Thursday night. We kept getting warnings but we just got light rain. Nothing like what your area had. 

Mar 04, 2023 12:45 PM
Ray Henson
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

I have post it notes everywhere.  Too many to do me any good, but I keep thinking that I will get to them all. 

Mar 04, 2023 07:39 AM
Kathy Streib

Ray Henson Even though I love the apps on my smartphone, I still like writing something down on post-it notes. 

Mar 04, 2023 12:46 PM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Interruptions are part of life and the good news is most humans are flexible especially if one is in sales or has his or her own small business or practice. Internally we may grumble, but externally we put a smile on our face and moved forward.

 

I have a small three ring binder that I review each night and each morning as to what has to be accomplished.

Mar 04, 2023 08:06 AM
Kathy Streib

Leanne Smith When I worked for a staffing company, I did something similar before I left for the day. I'd make sure everything I needed to do was on that first page. 

Mar 04, 2023 12:47 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Kathy, Had a meeting with new clients yesterday and we left very early to meet them and be on time. They had traffic problems and were an hour late. I would rather have to wait for them, then they waiting for us!

Mar 04, 2023 08:06 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 I'm like you...I'd rather be the one waiting in a situation like that. 

Mar 04, 2023 12:48 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Isn't this just life in general. I always plan my week out...it never follows the plan...lol

Mar 04, 2023 08:46 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty It reminds me of the saying "if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans. "

Mar 04, 2023 12:49 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Kathy, 

There isn't a day that goes by that there isn't a distraction or interruption.  It is part of our daily life and rarely bothers me.  

However...Yesterday, I was supposed to have my eye exam that I schedule a year in advance.  Well we had a hugh snowstorm and the appointment was cancelled.  

I scheduled an appointment with an arborist for our trees that snapped during the snowstorm, I called my neighbor to see if they wanted him to swing by after he was done with us.  Well, my neighborly neighbor (bless her heart!) hijacked my appointment and he did not have enough time for my trees!  YIKES! 

I find that the distractions go away (temporarily) when I get out for a walk or a hike.  I can clear the cobwebs and new thoughts and ideas can find room to grow. 

As for my neighbor, I won't make this an issue but I will move forward with clear eyes. 

Mar 04, 2023 09:11 AM
Kathy Streib

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® I'm glad you retained some of your southern roots ...re: your neighbor (bless her heart)! LOL  I can't imagine what that big snowstorm has done with everyone's schedules and plans. I agree with you when things happen like that...get away and clear the cobwebs. 

And keep an eye on that neighbor. 

Mar 04, 2023 12:54 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

My Thursday was so that way!  I just shifted and accomplished what I could and let the rest go for another day.  It all worked out just fine.  And we were still able to meet with Ray Henson and his lovely wife Mary Margaret too!

Mar 04, 2023 09:13 AM
Kathy Streib

Anna Banana Kruchten Phoenix Broker that's wonderful!!!! AZ is the happening place it seems!!!

I am like you...I take a deep breath and move on. 

Mar 04, 2023 01:00 PM
Ray Henson

It was a fun afternoon, Anna Banana Kruchten Phoenix Broker,  and it was great to spend some time with Gary, too.  I appreciate you sending me his contact information.  I am hopeful we can get out on the golf course soon.

Mar 05, 2023 03:02 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Saturday afternoon, Kathy. 

We use Comcast for our TV and internet service. They sent some undated equipment but when their technician arrived, he did not have the experience to install it. We have never seen someone so anxious to leave our house.

Mar 04, 2023 10:04 AM
Kathy Streib

Oh my gosh Roy Kelley that can be annoying especially when you were all set to have your new equipment installed. 

Mar 04, 2023 01:02 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy and we all know what you mean.  Thank you for sharing your blog with us here in the Rain.  Make it a great Saturday!

Mar 04, 2023 10:38 AM
Kathy Streib

Will Hamm what's really annoying is when I get interrupted while cooking. 

Mar 04, 2023 01:03 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy I hate even days filled with interruptions, because it feels like I did not accomplish anything.

Mar 04, 2023 12:42 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I have absolutely had days where I planned in advance to accomplish certain chores or tasks, only to be sidetracked by outrageous fortune interrupting those plans.

Mar 04, 2023 08:21 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kathy I am an obsessive-compulsive time blocker and then again things happen.... today I was going to do something, but I got a call from a friend, and we were on the phone for over an hour, I was glad, but it did interrupt the things that I was planning on doing, Endre

Mar 04, 2023 10:30 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Haha, that is daily for me so if it only happens to you once in a while you should consider yourself blessed!

Mar 05, 2023 05:13 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I am easily distracted and I don't know what I would do without my notes. I have lists and notes for most everything.

Mar 06, 2023 06:47 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Kathy, on having this blog FEATURED in the PHOTOS group!

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Mar 06, 2023 04:58 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

 I feel like interruptions happen about a zillion times a day for the average Realtor ..then it's about getting yourself back on task!

Mar 07, 2023 10:28 AM