Dealing With A Busy Lifestyle

I make a date night with my husband or meet him for lunch atleast 2x a month and try to block time on my schedule for the family on on the weekends. But, I always feel pressured when a last minute appt. comes up.

Connie, It is a never ending battle with all we have going on in our lives.  My company gives a welcome to the industry bag with some useful information to all new agents in our market.  It is a way for us to meet the new agents but most find the gift and the 5-10 miuntes meeting very beneficial. 

I recently called a new agent who wanted to schedule a time for me to meet with her.  Afte several reschedules I finally had to pop in on her a drop of the gift bag (required by my company) and a quick hi.  I hate dropping in on people but I know new agents are not too busy with business to take a few minutes.  So, I must assume she was too busy with her personal life to meet a person who might help her advance her career.  No wonder there is so much turn over amongst Realtors.

If a person can not get their personal life under control he/she will never succeed as a Realtor or Mortgage Originator.

I agree with the post. My wife and I have a weekly date night (we really try to make it a priority) and it helps keep our priorites in line. Prioritize and shedule. Schedule in time for yourself (hobbies, socializing, etc) and everything else. I suggest that you set daily or weekly hours for real estate. I know that it is hard but you have to say no to some things, it helps keep life a little more sane. If you can't do it alone maybe a real esate or life coach could help.. Good Luck

I find it is refreshing to recharge with a good book in a quiet place. Sometimes having the discipline to actually take that time is lacking at least for me.