In the business of real estate, it's a challenge to carve out time for yourself. Just today, I checked my schedule and then rechecked the calendar to be sure I could spend the hour and a half it takes to get a manicure and pedicure. When I settled into the chair and relaxed, it was great! It had been too long since I gave myself some time to recharge and I'm reminded that I should practice what I preach!
Practice deep breathing, the belly breathing that requires deep exhalations and big inhalations. Consider breathing in for … (5 comments)
meditation: Too Busy For Your Own Good
- 04/13/16 01:31 AM
Relatives from Seattle were in town last night and I did the unthinkable - I turned off my cellphone for several hours.
Sure, it was a bold move. I intentionally unplugged from my busy day. But since our daughter was sitting next to me at the dinner table, I knew nothing too important would be missed. What a joy! Taking the time to fully enjoy conversation, food and people!
An article in the New York Times asks the question, Is Busyness Jeopardizing Our Souls?
The articles points out that most of us answer the question, "How are You?" with the response, "I'm busy!" or "Just soooo busy!" and the truth … (8 comments)
One of the oldest practices on earth is now popular-so popular that it's Parade Magazines lead story this week. We are busy! E-mails, texts, phone calls and office chatter can cause us to feel rushed, distracted and stressed out. Meditation is proven to help us stay focused and aware. Athletes, actors, politicians and business leaders agree it improves the quality of life. Want to give it a try? Chade-Meng Tan, author of "Search Inside Yourself" is a Google engineer who teaches mindfulness meditation to co-workers.
Meditation is not your ancestor's secret anymore!
Anyone can do it. To start- Sit quietly … (5 comments)
All of us want to be loved, respected and successful. How do we develop these qualities in our lives? We can read motivational books or listen and watch inspiring Ted talks to get advice. The challenge is applying all this great advice in our everyday lives. Search Inside Yourself, is not a self help book. The author, Chade-Meng Tan is not a monk or a spiritual leader. He is an engineer with Google who wrote this book as a practical guide to achieving success, happiness and world peace:) Chade-Meng Tan practices … (0 comments)
meditation: A Mindful Approach to the Real Estate Business
- 01/31/14 10:50 AM
A Mindful Approach to the Real Estate Business At Buyer's Edge, Washington's Premier Exclusive Buyer Brokerage, we take our work seriously. So the fact that another Edgie and I were watching the National Zoo's Panda Cam while eating chocolate at the office.....pure research. After all, Washington DC is the Nations Capitol. We need to stay up on current events and little Bao Bao is the talk of our town! Sooooo adorable with her little fuzzy panda fur...but after some time, our conversation shifted to the real estate business. The Real Estate business is like most other businesses with times of stress … (4 comments)
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