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Got Balance?

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Doctors and mental health professionals encourage all of us to strive for a balance for our best physical and mental health.

Have you found your balance?

Even in retirement I have found it hard to achieve balance. In fact I think I had a more balanced life when I was working as a Broker/Owner.

Prior to retirement I was laser focused on making sure my work did not eclipse my time with my children. In retirement I am finding it hard to make "Me" time between my part time Notary work as a remote loan closer, operator/promoter of my sons work, and Faith related endeavors.

My perfect balance would include all of the above plus more social time with friends. I have all the components in place, I just need to get them into the proper proportions.

May you have a well balanced day today...

and a well balanced life through your future.

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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Well said Michael Jacobs . The bubble in my level of balance has seldom been in the middle for any length of time. 

Jan 31, 2023 08:03 AM
Michael Jacobs

Bob "RealMan" Timm - good visual.  💯

Jan 31, 2023 08:05 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

What a cute toon, Bob.  That sounds like a conversation I could be having with my cat.

Jan 31, 2023 08:26 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Bob, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!  

Jan 31, 2023 08:26 AM
Ray Henson
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

It is interesting.  I do think when we are busy, we tend to focus more on getting the important things accomplished.  I have not been very busy lately and I am finding it difficult to find the right balance

Jan 31, 2023 08:43 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Myrl Jeffcoat , I will tell Timmothy that you liked it. I think if we asked ANY pet, or child, if we spend enough time with them they would say Heck No!

Thank you for the feature in the Old Farts Club 😊, it always gives me a boost.

Jan 31, 2023 09:10 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I know what you mean Ray Henson . I don't know what to do with myself when there is nothing on the schedule... except nap.

Jan 31, 2023 09:12 AM
Steve Penner
Royal LePage / Pro Ledger Online Software - Winnipeg, MB
REALTOR / Pro Ledger Online (owner)

Thanks Bob.. a good post and reminder.  With a career of self employment it can be a slipperly slope.. of always working or not working enough.. and then feeling guilty when you are doing either.  Growing up on a farm, we understood something about the seasons and rythms of life..there is a time to work and a time to rest... which is something I try to carry with me.

 

Jan 31, 2023 09:32 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Bob,  I like to think I have balance yet but sometime I try something new and it throws me off balance for sure.  Make ita great day!

 

Jan 31, 2023 11:11 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

When you grow up on a farm you do learn good work ethics Steve Penner . I like your mention of it's easy to tip one way or another, to much work or too much time off.

Jan 31, 2023 12:14 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Good point Will Hamm . I had pretty good balance as a salesperson but had to learn all over again when I became a Broker/Owner.

Jan 31, 2023 12:16 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good afternoon Bob.  For a while I was all work and no ply. Then I worked in some play and even workout time. And each time it was those slots that paid the price. Finally, before really retiring ai had it figured out. Now in retirement, like you the balance is once agin gone and a work in progress. But like Nina Hollander I let it seek its own level. Enjoy your day.

Jan 31, 2023 12:34 PM
Wayne Martin

Big fan of Timmothy, as we have discussed, so to day I am featuring it in Banabatudes! Congrats!

Jan 31, 2023 12:47 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Wayne Martin , I had no clue that you had pull with Bananatudes. Thank you so much for the feature. 😊

Jan 31, 2023 01:24 PM
Anna Banana Kruchten Phoenix Broker

Bob "RealMan" Timm Wayne is now one of our moderators!  Perhaps you missed the post a few weeks ago that I wrote about it.  Congrats on the feature!

Jan 31, 2023 03:26 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Good to know Anna Banana Kruchten Phoenix Broker . I will look for the post.

Jan 31, 2023 06:49 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Bob I am a Zodiac sign Libra always looking for balance, will let you know when I achieve it:)Endre

Jan 31, 2023 10:29 PM
Brian England
Arizona Focus Realty - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Titus makes a great point and I don't want to work my whole day away, haha.

Feb 01, 2023 04:37 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Please do Endre Barath, Jr. and when you do let me know how you did it. That would be a book I would read. 🙂

Feb 01, 2023 05:53 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

There have been a few days where I worked all day Brian England and I was not worth being around afterwards. Man/Woman was not meant to work 24/7.

Feb 01, 2023 05:55 AM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I'm not sure I'll ever achieve the 'right' balance, but something to strive for! Separately, I am laughing at your comment to Dorie Dillard Austin TX about your child bride retiring LOL

Feb 02, 2023 07:36 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Bob:

There is a powerful message here and a good reminder for us all. It's "work" in progress.

Jeff

Feb 02, 2023 08:53 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Bob- the Libra in me requires balance. And like a teeter totter, I have no desire to topple over. 

Feb 02, 2023 01:28 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I like that Kathy Streib . As there are no Libra's in my family I totally forgot what the sign stood for. Thanks for the reminder.

Feb 02, 2023 02:49 PM
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