William Piotrowski's Blog

  7 Steps in Learning to Love Yourself 1. See the good in your past. There will always be things that we wish had never happened; there will always be bad memories and things that we regret. But they are part of who you are – so accept that they have happened and celebrate the person they’ve all...

  How to Recover From an Accidental Screw Up 1. Although it’s natural to feel stupid or bad, don’t stay in the pit of self hatred and despair. It doesn’t mean you’re evil, or that nobody should like you. It just means you are human, and this time you got it wrong.2. Try and gain perspective by l...

  How to Start a Conversation when you have Nothing to Talk About Starting a conversation to get to know someone or breaking an awkward silence can be very stressful. To start a conversation when you have nothing to talk about, use these guidelines. 1. Introduce yourself if necessary. If you don...

Surround yourself with people who know your worth. You don’t need too many friends in your life; you just need a few who can see who you are, and appreciate your uniqueness and value.

    ADDICTED TO TECHNOLOGY? 5 GOOD REASONS TO TAKE A TECH BREAK There’s a lot to love about technology. Our smartphones and laptops allow us to work remotely. The Internet enables us to track our investments and our fitness, catch up on favorite TV shows, play word games with friends or stranger...

TIPS TO RECOVER FROM A FINANCIAL LOSS Whether it’s the result of divorce, a health crisis, job loss or simply the wrong choices, a reversal of fortune can deliver a devastating blow to both your budget and your self-esteem. The key to recovery is in recognizing that as you rebuild your financial...

  More Families Bringing the Generations under One Roof   At 80 years old, Jack Beiber loves having his family back under one roof.   His two grown daughters help buy groceries and cook meals. His two granddaughters—ages 15 and 13—and a 27-year-old grandson are responsible for household chores s...

    Attract Millennial Buyers with These Staging Tips   What Millennial Buyers want most is to live in “College 2.0”—meaning they want all the social aspects of living on a campus but with a bit more privacy and autonomy than they’ve ever had before. I’ve heard a few staging tips from agents who...

  Tips for when you feel Angry 1. Stifle your first impulse to react by saying or doing something negative. Instead, stop and either do the opposite of that, or simply choose to respond by doing nothing at all. 2. If you can remove yourself from the situation, then that is probably the best thin...

Tips for Getting What you Want out of Life 1. You need to begin by thinking about what you want your life to look like. It’s important to be concrete and specific here – not general and vague. Then, use that information to set clear goals for yourself. 2. Be confident and believe in yourself. Th...