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Balance
By, Corey Wells

A successful life needs both personal achievement and personal connection. Often the real estate overachiever books appointments and takes on commitments one right after the other. We feel obligated to be the “go to” person in hopes that we can get that one extra sale or listing. We have a natural desire to look infallible in the face difficult challenges. The problem is our desire to succeed can take a toll on our personal relationships.

Although we consider our careers to be important and necessary for earning an income, does it have the desired affect on the rest of our existence. Work may allow us to feel necessary and important, and if we consistently perform in a superior manner, the monetary rewards may be substantial. But what happens when we let job concerns permeate our entire being?

Balancing career with family concerns lets us increase our overall inner happiness and career productivity. If you are happy with your life outside the office, you can transfer that positive spirit into your real estate career goals.

Take some time off for yourself. Work out your body and spirit and take time for some self-indulgence. Your mind set is the basis for everything you want to accomplish. Your own happiness will reflect onto everybody around you. You will be more involved and loving toward your family and more prolific in your career.

Allow separate uninterrupted time for the family. Many agents seem to be connected to their cell phones 24 hours a day. Do not work during family time and don’t let personal matters affect your productivity at work.

Let your kids know that you’re there for them. Be sure to show them they are a top priority by making every effort to attend their important academic and sporting events. If you do that, they will understand when you occasionally have to miss something because of an important work related concern.

To be a successful Real Estate Agent you must have balance in your life! It is the simple things in life, like enjoying quality time with our families that we treasure most. We also get great enjoyment in life when we achieve and advance towards our goals and dreams. The key is that you cannot have one without the other. If you just have quality time with your family, there will be an emptiness within you that desires to be filled by personal achievement and learning. If you only have personal achievement, you will have a longing for quality connections with your loved ones.

Take the time to consider all your options and to assess the choices you’ve made. Be sure to allow a time to work as well as a time to play. Make sure your life is as well rounded and fulfilling as it can be. After all, the time we have to “get it right” is very limited.

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Corey Wells, is the founder of Leading Example Coaching which offers Real Estate Agent Coaching, Books, Audio, Scripts, Packages, Software & More.
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