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Every year, most people make at least one or more New Year’s resolutions. The most common one you’re likely to break is to take better care of yourself.
You intend to exercise regularly, drop those holiday pounds or spend more time with your loved ones, but those goals get pushed aside as business and personal obligations get in the way.
As we move into 2025, self-care needs to be more than just a resolution — it’s a necessity that should be your priority every day. If you’re ready to start putting your self-care first in 2025, here’s how to do it.
Schedule your self-care and recharge time prior to scheduling anything else
Realtors are no strangers to burnout. The real estate business demands long hours, constant availability to clients, and high-stakes negotiations, often at the expense of your personal health.
The most common mistake Realtors make is failing to schedule their personal time off and then treating those time slots the same way they would treat a listing appointment. In other words, you don’t cancel that appointment time with yourself unless there’s an emergency or some other urgent situation.
When a buyer or seller attempts to cut into your family or personal time, here’s how to respond:
Agent: “I have another appointment at that time. Would tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. work for you?”
There’s no need to justify or explain what your appointment is. Remember, “No” is a complete sentence.
Create a personalized self-care plan
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