Special offer

My 3 R's Are Relax, Recharge and Refocus | That's How I Survive!!

By
Services for Real Estate Pros with RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired 104763

 

I love Sunday afternoons, especially when the Patriots are playing. Sunday is my one day off every week from working out.  My muscles take a beating throughout the entire week, and believe it or not, that type of workout is a way for me to refocus. That’s relaxing for me.

It relaxes my mind. It allows me to clear my head of all thoughts related to anything and everything except lifting.  If I’m not focused, I could easily get hurt lifting 165 pounds off the floor.

Since this is my day of relaxation, I have a 2 hour deep tissue massage scheduled throughout the year for Sundays at 11:00am at Massage Envy in Franklin.  It’s another way to clear my mind again and allow a professional massage therapist prepare me for tomorrow morning at the gym.

Now I’m sitting in front of the television and watching football games.  I’m in a football pool, and that makes it even more fun. Of course, I have a laptop on my lap, and I’m very comfortable with legs elevated on an ottoman.

This may seem like a nothing post, and, to most, it is.  To me, it’s a necessity.  Relaxing and recharging allows me to get a jump start on tomorrow without any stress.  It’s a positive day and one without any outside influences, other than family, to interact with me today. 

It’s very important to dedicate "one day a week" to recharge and clear one’s mind and body of the tension from the previous week.  I never carry it over.  Never!!!  Do you?

Just another "relaxed" thought for the moment…..

 

Posted by

 

 

Barbara Todaro, Great Grandmother to Caleb, Santino, Aiden and Gianni       

Todaro Team - Retired

508-918-9148

               

             Copyright © 2009 - 2021 Barbara Todaro

                               All Rights Reserved



 

Comments (14)

Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

There is another "R" on Sunday, Barbara... "Replay".  LOL

Oct 16, 2016 05:43 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Amen Barbara,

We are going to our 75 minute yoga class in a few minutes.  Then we will be back to read and relax.  I agree with you everyone needs at least one day like that.  A

Oct 16, 2016 05:49 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Carol Williams yes, and the Patriots are ahead!!! that's my kind of replay today...

Ron and Alexandra Seigel   I love yoga and have a gym mat at home for a variety of static poses that I do  several times a week.... I love doing them....every muscle in my body is engaged and I hold that post, at this point, for 4.5 minutes.... that seems like an eternity!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Oct 16, 2016 05:56 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

I'm watching football and relaxing too. Sundays are also our day off. Gotta have at least ONE.

Oct 16, 2016 06:28 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Absolutely right Donna Foerster we all relax and refocus in a different manner...whatever works for you is what you need to do once a week...oh, how I love Sundays....

Oct 16, 2016 06:30 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

We all need down time and a way to relax and recharge.  Love the idea of that weekly massage.

Oct 16, 2016 07:53 AM
Mimi Foster
Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO
Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

I have some pretty good outlets for relaxing. LOL 

Love this picture of you! Thanks for your friendship!!

Oct 16, 2016 07:53 AM
Barbara Todaro

hugs to you Mimi Foster 

Oct 16, 2016 07:55 AM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

Keep up the good work and work outs there Barbara.

Oct 16, 2016 07:53 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

If I worked out like you do I would need to add Recuperate.

Oct 16, 2016 08:21 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

The way I workout is a "life saver" for me.... I stay fit, trim and I've learned to truly focus.... my work has improved and it's much more creative now than ever berfore...

Oct 16, 2016 08:24 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

You are an amazing woman, Barbara!  I could never lift that much.  At least I doubt I could.

It is raining cats and dogs today.  I did manage to swim for an hour and a half however.  The solar heated pool was approaching the high 80s in temp, and it is covered.  There is a grove of Eucalyptus trees at one end of the pool, and it felt like being in paradise.

 

Oct 16, 2016 09:39 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

that's great Myrl Jeffcoat lifting 165 pounds off the floor is not paradise, for sure.... and unless you are conditioned to do that, don't even attempt it...you'll not walk for a month....

Oct 17, 2016 02:46 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

BarbaraT- I'm with you on this one!  We walk every day but take off the weekends from the gym.  Trust me, our workouts came in handy when we had to assist in putting up our shutters.  I admire your tenacity!!!  BTW...aren't you glad Brady's back?

Oct 17, 2016 04:07 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

what a great game yesterday Kathy Streib 

Oct 17, 2016 05:05 AM