The other day, I was a bit frazzled trying to keep up with so much to do. Five short sale contracts, we all know how harried those can be. Ten anxious Sellers who are relying on me to find buyers, schedule showings, market, keep flyer boxes full, and provide feedback. Several buyers to be locating, scheduling and touring homes.
My team leader, Terry Gurno, popped into my office to say hello and noticed I was looking a little stressed. I explained to him I was just in a perpetual time crunch, nothing bad, all good, just not enough hours in a day to ever feel like I was on top of everything in spite of how long and hard I worked.
He put things into perspective for me really fast. He told me that one way to look at it is this: If I didn't have all of this going on in my life, I would be on my knees praying for God to send it to me!
Well, he's right! So yes, I am truly thankful that just 10 months after moving to a new state and starting from scratch, I am so busy that some days I can't see straight!
Today, in an attempt to find balance, I came to the office very early to knock out some important tasks. the kind of things that I would have my assistant do, if I had one! I wore my play clothes and rubber flip flops. This was to REMIND me that I was going to go home EARLY today and play rather than spend 12 or more hours working. And also make it impossible for me to change my mind and set appointments or anything else not appropriately done in one's play clothes and rubber flip flops!
It worked! It's not yet 1:00 and I am off now for a little window of R&R with my son, thankful for all the sellers and buyers that I am blessed to have in my life right now, and the ability I have to truly help and be of service to them.
Janna Rankin Scharf provides a superior level of real estate services to home buyers and sellers in Coeur d'Alene and Kootenai County, Idaho. Visit www.JannaScharf.com to search for homes in the Coeur d'Alene MLS for anywhere in spectacular North Idaho.
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Janna, The time you spend with your son will trump the real estate stuff as long as he is there to need you! Mine are 25 and 29 and I still have time for them! Love every minute!
Janna,
That's great that your worked out and also that you have the type of business that lets you have a flexible schedule. :)
Steve
Janna - great that you could work that out in your schedule. There is something about moose on flip flops that is just not right! ;^)
Janna,
Good for you! We all have to remember to do that more often! Your memories with your son are important! Enjoy every moment you can!
Judy