Having YOUR Realtor Be a Professional Worrier is a Good Thing!

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Real Estate Agent with Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael)

I am  a professional worrier.  I worry about so many things: my buyers, my sellers, the market, what the President will say, did I get all the bills in to my asset management companies on time, will they pay me?  Did I do a great enough presentation on that last listing appointment?  I could go on and on. 

Sometimes, after I've played in the Rain, I will play a game of backgammon on the computer….I usually win even at the high level!

Why would I waste time like that?  It allows my subconscious to come up with ideas, solutions and other things to worry about.  It is a great way to allow your mind to wander and not have to take credit for what comes in or what goes out! 

But, I will tell you, that one game may lead to another if you allow the brain to "free fall".  I used to try meditation, but this keeps the busy mind going and lets the subconscious do its thing. 

Might not work for you, but, lately, I'm really getting good at backgammon!!!!

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Suzanne McLaughlin

Sabinske & Associates, Inc.    

When you need to buy or sell in St. Michael or Albertville Minnesota, or anywhere in Wright County, Sherburne County or Anoka County or Hennepin County, give me a call! 

Comments (31)

Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

William Feela , I haven't done a jigsaw in years!  What a great idea!  Thanks!

Jan 20, 2015 04:45 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

I use to love backgammon. Haven't played in years...I now play scrabble.

Jan 20, 2015 04:46 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-755-2905

Suzanne, you are crackin' me up! So glad you're back (gammon and all)!

 

Jan 20, 2015 04:55 AM
Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

Rebecca Gaujot, the GO TO REALTOR   I love Scrabble, too, because I so love words....and I play Bookworm which is fun, too, but can be time-consuming if you let it!

Jan 20, 2015 04:56 AM
Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Realtor (503)755-2905 .   I really want to come out to Fishhawk Lake.  We could have so much fun!

Jan 20, 2015 04:58 AM
Kathy Streib
Room Service Home Staging - Delray Beach, FL
Home Stager - Palm Beach County,FL -561-914-6224

Suzanne- I do the same.  For me, I'm thinking of the post I'm going to write, a staging or whatever but it lets my mind go off and sort of free float.  Tammie White I love Spider Solitaire and Freecell.  I also work jigsaw puzzles on my laptop.  

Jan 20, 2015 05:19 AM
Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD
ViewHomes of Clark County - Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
REALTORS® in Clark County, WA

This is a fun post, but you also raise an important point. " It allows my subconcious to come up with ideas..solutions..."  

You are so right, we need to get out of the way at times, and let our inner knowledge bubble up to the surface. :) Smart you. I often go to sleep with a question and ask for an answer. I don't always get it by morning, but by giving myself the night off - and letting it go - I do often get a hint of the direction. 

Jan 20, 2015 07:42 AM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Chess works best for me, been playing online, when I don't have anyone to play with. The computer is tough to beat. Otherwise, blackjack online as well.

Love you post!

Jan 20, 2015 08:47 AM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

It is a great to let the mind take a break.. whether it is meditation or play.. or all of the above.  I have my mose creative thoughts in the shower... (without singing -- lol)

Jan 20, 2015 10:55 AM
Florida Tolbert Team Keller Williams Advantage
Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL
Keller Williams Land Luxury Division Specialist

Words with Friends is America's newest addition and it keeps us up late at night. 

Jan 20, 2015 11:43 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I use Bejeweled for relaxation. I love the Diamond Mine version. 

Jan 20, 2015 01:17 PM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

It has been many years since I played backgammon. I never thought of playing it on my computer.

My thing for mental relaxation is usually photography.

Jan 20, 2015 09:44 PM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

I am not much into games, but I can spend hours on a website...especially ActiveRain!

Jan 20, 2015 10:33 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
New Hampshire Home Stager

Distractions like this are crucial to our sanity!  Not bad that you are developing a skill at the same time, and probably fighting off dementia!  

Jan 20, 2015 10:47 PM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Sounds like a great way to have a little break from the craziness.  We all need our distractions so we can turn off the stories in our mind.

Jan 21, 2015 03:23 AM
Tom White
Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN
Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

Suzanne, I'm also a professional worrier! To get away from it I usually take a nap! Hey, just kidding (kind of)! Actually I've become a Sudoku freak. It's fun and takes my mind somewhere else for awhile!

Jan 21, 2015 04:12 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Good evening Suzanne McLaughlin ,  That's one game I have never played, even though I owned a game company once.  We all need something to releive stress.  I think mine is blogging and painting pictures.

Jan 21, 2015 11:30 AM
Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

Larry Johnston , I almost forgot about your game.  Your pictures are amazing.  And, I love each one I have seen!  Thank you for stopping by and giving me a comment!

Jan 23, 2015 05:36 AM
Don Sabinske
Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. - Zimmerman, MN
Sabinske & Associates Inc.

I never have time for this.  Having a family with multiple time demands and clients with different work schedules (nurses, doctors, etc.) means I am constantly on the go.....

Jan 23, 2015 08:13 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Suzanne

I am not a big game player, and never have been. I find reading, both business as well as fiction, tends to work for me to relax and think when I have the time, especially before bed. I tend to work a lot and having distactions to take some time away is good!

I also find that photography works well for me, and I get the added bonus of having lots of photos for blogging!

Jeff

Jan 24, 2015 06:10 AM

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