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Use Your Breaks

By
Managing Real Estate Broker

A New Day Begins

 

It's important to realize that there is one and only one thing in life that is completely within our power to control and that is our thoughts.

 

We may not be able to control what happens to us but we are always able to control our response to what happens to us.

 

When we find ourselves overcome with feelings of fear, helplessness, doom and gloom, we can always put the brakes on these feelings by gently but firmly choosing to shift the focus of the negative thoughts that are running through our minds to positive thoughts.

Our feelings are a direct result of the thoughts we think, and setting aside some time every morning and evening for positive visualizations, positive affirmations, and or meditation is a highly effective way of keeping our thoughts positive and in our control.

 

The next time you find yourself heading down the wrong road...

 

Use Your Breaks...I love how effective using my breaks can be when I know I'm not heading to a place I want to be. Try it, I think you'll be surprised at just how well it works.

 

Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Good morning Richard and Beth, powerful, wise words of wisdom. We can't control what happens in the world but we are in complete charge of our thoughts and actions. Have a great Tuesday!

Jul 19, 2016 12:37 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good Morning Beth - those are great sentiments.  Our attitudes are patterns of thought and we can change what goes into our mind.

Jul 19, 2016 01:01 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

We can't always be super heroes enduring all the punsihment the world can throw our way. We must pause and be still, and recharge.

Jul 19, 2016 03:46 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Richard and Beth,  It's powerful.  

I have a note taped to my desk.  It's right where I can see it. It reads:

Step Away. Take a Walk. Meditate. Do Yoga.  

When anything goes wonky .. redirecting gets me back on track.

Jul 19, 2016 09:07 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Beth- I love your post.  There's no reason to wallow in negativity.  We all have the power to put the brakes on and move in another direction. 

Jul 20, 2016 01:18 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

 

                                  Thank you Richard and Beth Witt 

Jul 23, 2016 11:17 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Richard and Beth Witt ,

What a powerful inspirational post! We have no control over what happens but we do have control of how we respond! Make it a wonderful day! I'm so glad I caught your post on Kathy Streib's "Ah-Ha" moments for the week!

Jul 23, 2016 10:57 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Richard and Beth, redirecting funky thoughts is a wonderful thing to do.  I love to visualize all kinds of fun stuff swimming laps!

Jul 24, 2016 01:08 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Very good advice! We do have control of how we react to what happens to us. Gets easier with practice.

Jul 24, 2016 01:20 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

This helped my husband learn to let go and become far less stressed in running the private ambulance company he is VP of Ops for. People would dump on him constantly and it was affecting his health. He made a conscious decision to control what he could, which simply was his reaction to all of the negative.

He lets go of that and is much MUCH happier!

Jul 24, 2016 01:56 AM
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Enjoy your breaks and make most of it.  I have a number of projects I get the materials and do the preparation have them ready.

Whenever there is a slack project 1 starts. #2, #3 are waiting.  Never have a dull moment.

Jul 24, 2016 05:11 AM
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Some agents will call me. Sam I got withdrawl syndron. No customer or busines again.  I said you have your entire home demolished and when are you working on the construction supervision, selection of the interior.... Oh, I forgot. 

Jul 24, 2016 05:13 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Wonderful advice and very true.

Jul 24, 2016 10:33 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Richard and Beth Witt - isn't it so important, specially when we are feeling down - and likely to take a decision that may not help us?

I remember the highway sign -- 'Take a break.....for Safety sake!'

Jul 24, 2016 03:23 PM