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The importance of MOVING- ON

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Real Estate Agent with Allen Tate Realtors

Recently, after hearing too much negative news about real estate and the economy, I began thinking about the best course of action and the words that came to my mind were "move on".  Those two little words can galvanize you into action and prevent you from dwelling on anything negative.  Taking action leads to forward thinking, forward steps and success in your business and personal life.

Having Moved on several times in my life from some sort of adversity, I know it is critical for people to take action instead of dwelling on the negative.  It is amazing how those two little words gets you going forward.  from having done that before, I know that no matter what I may have in front of me in life, I can and will deal with it and in most cases, overcome it.

There was an article in the Reader's Digest Magazine this month entitled "The Bounce Back Chronicles" about the importance of taking action to overcome a job or personal loss, to more quickly regain a positive attitude and to have the "can do" attitude.  The stories were all very similar in that these people who took action were able to go on to much bigger and better things.  Timing for that article is very good as many people have lost jobs all over the US and are struggling.  The article also contains information on studies of people who have learned from their mistakes and how and where in the brain this actually happens.  There is a page devoted to starting a new business, selling an idea, going back to school, etc. 

If you know of someone who has lost a job or suffered other losses, you might want to get them a copy of that publication.  It has some very good and practical advice.  And remember . . . to Move-On in your life as well.

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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Sheila....I agree.  We all need to MOVE on!  As we call it SHIFT....and have for years since my days in the PSI seminar world.  Pleae send me a link to the article........I'd like to pass it on.

Thanks......and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Apr 18, 2009 02:54 PM
Peggy Wester
Realty Executives Integrity - Grafton, WI
Real Estate Agent Ozaukee & Washington County

Wow! Very timely post for me personally. Very glad I stumbled upon this. Thank you!!

Apr 18, 2009 03:32 PM
Bruce & Mary Smith
Savannah Lakes Homes - McCormick, SC
REALTORS, Savannah Lakes Village McCormick SC

Sheila - I'd like to read the article and will search for it.  'Bouncing back' seems to part of about everyone's vocabulary in these days and times.  We just can't expect very much (especially real estate) to stay the same!

Mary

Apr 18, 2009 11:53 PM
Anonymous
Sheila Reeves

Anna, I have a hard copy (still like to pick up a magazine or book and read that way), but I'm sure you can come across one through a friend, etc.  It is a timely read; hope it helps.

Peggy, I am happy to have blogged on a point of interest to you. Hope it helps.

Mary, you are right, real estate is changing as is most things in our economy.  Thanks for the comments.

Sheila

Apr 19, 2009 01:46 AM
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Connie Case
Platinum Realty Group - Fountain City, TN
Realtor, Knoxville Tn.

Sheila,

Been there, Done That, probably will do it again! Bouncing back is something we have to practice!

I lost my husband of Thirty years, and when I would get to feeling sorry for myself, I had a friend who I would call and she would tell me I could take Thirty minutes, and then I had to straighten up and do something, get out or whatever. It really helped!!

Apr 19, 2009 02:05 AM
Anonymous
Sheila Reeves

Connie, good for you.  It is always good to set a deadline if we spend any time "wallowing" and keeping it brief helps.  As does looking forward and begining one step at a time.

Apr 19, 2009 04:24 AM
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Mike Saunders
Retired - Athens, GA

Sheila - if we don't move-on we don't grow, anchoring ourselves in the past does nothing for our now and especially our futures.

Apr 20, 2009 01:10 AM
Anonymous
Sheila Reeves

Mike:

Some of my best personal growth has been a result of something painful in my life that I have overcome and grown from.  Those who do not move on and grow, become bitter and unhappy people.  Have a great week.

Sheila

Apr 20, 2009 01:18 AM
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