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The Work Life Balance

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with HomeBuyer Brokerage

 

 

Balancing Work & Life Is A Challenge

 

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 4-6 breaths and breathing out for 6-8 breaths. The point of this is clearing out all the stale air from the lungs making room for fresh air.
  • Pause before speaking or acting. Just taking a breath or a pause before reacting in any situation gives you and everyone around you a moment, a few seconds to offer a smarter response. 
  • Take a day off from the computer and make arrangements to have someone else answer your calls. The World Wide Web (www) came about August of 1991. Computer screens have been an everyday convenience for 28 years. That is not long enough to fully understand the impact this "convenience" has on our emotional and intellectual functions. 
  • Take a hike or walk in nature. John Muir was a naturalist and the father of our National Forests  John Muir saved the natural landscape of America and his writings have long inspired me to get out and enjoy the outdoors. If you want to change your mood or need to contemplate serious decisions-get outside.

 

I wish all of you success in your business.

Remember, take time to take care of you!

More about my hero, John Muir 

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Posted by

Victoria Lynne Henderson

Real estate broker and business owner of HomeBuyer Brokerage serving buyers in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Victoria was born in Washington D.C. and loves her hometown!

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CA COASTAL ESTATES Lauren Selinsky Perez CRS
California Coastal Estates - Aliso Viejo, CA
"Your Real Estate Broker" #oclauren

Woah! Wasn't expecting to see your bottom in the air! 

But yes! We should all take a break and remember to breathe and enjoy life, as best as we can. We are all very lucky to reap the benefits of hard work bringing in closings that give us a great living. 

Stay balanced!

Cheers!

Lauren

Sep 10, 2019 06:45 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Very true words. If we're to have longevity in our personal and business lives, we have to find a healthy balance. Give our selves permission to do something that we like to do!

Sep 10, 2019 07:20 PM
Kris Collis, Associate Broker
Smart Way America Realty - East Stroudsburg, PA
Professional Results you Expect 570-801-5525

So, Victoria, the question is, Is that you in the photo? 

May we all keep that Work Life Balance

Sep 10, 2019 09:36 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hi Victoria,  Thanks for reminding us all to take time for ourselves.  Deep breathing, is an excellent way to take a couple of minutes and re-center yourself. Balance is the name of the game.

Sep 11, 2019 07:49 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Great information.  Thanks for sharing and make it a great day!

Nov 14, 2021 06:47 AM