Share how you stay optimistic and inspire others by posting a comment here! You can also read more of my blog posts on optimism by typing “optimism” in my Working with Wisdom blog search box. Do you take regular neighborhood walks, vacation at the beach or in the mountains, or tend to your garden? Those nature breaks will help you stay positive and productive, increase your creativity and problem-solving skills, and strengthen your personal and professional relationships. Spending time outside is a simple way to enjoy better balance and gain a fresh perspective. I use positive affirmations to counter negative thoughts and rely on my gratitude practice. After all, what we focus on expands and what we appreciate appreciates.įor me, I seek out the good news and good people all around me. My own sense of optimism is always supported by where I choose to put my attention. My friend and former firefighter Linda Willing wrote this blog post about “The Power of Optimism.” I hope these valuable insights on personalization, permanence and pervasiveness help you tap into your own power. It’s worth the effort to develop that positive mindset muscle. Optimism is an often learned skill that can help you get through even the most challenging of times. But watch out…enthusiasm and optimism can be contagious.You don’t have to be naturally optimistic. If you let that excitement come through, people will pick up on it. Sellers loved the fact that I loved what I did and that I was excited to help them sell their home. I remember as a new associate I would go on listing appointments and beat out top producers because of my enthusiastic approach. Although the buyer decided to rent, perhaps he will buy in the future and remembers how hard you worked for them. Although you may not get the listing, perhaps the seller will recommend you to someone else because of your enthusiasm. With the support of other like-minded professionals and an optimistic mindset, you can create your own positive ripple effects. That person who will not only encourage, but help us watch out for the Bert’s in this world. Their encouragement and faith in me is the reason I believe everyone needs to find their own Doug or Kurt. They supported my vision and encouraged me to stay the course, especially on those difficult days we all face within the real estate industry. They were an enormous factor in my success. We rode on caravan together, sat together at office meetings, made our calls together and grabbed lunch several times a week to talk about our success stories and our challenges. “The market is no good”, “open houses don’t work”, “I’m not making calls, and they won’t get you anywhere.” I didn’t want to hear it.Īlthough I could have gone it on my own, Doug, Kurt, and I decided to support one another in our efforts. While there were a few other new folks in our office, they all wanted to make excuses. We came from different points in our life, but had the same ambitions and goals. I was very lucky to have Doug and Kurt start in real estate at the same time as me. With that being said, it is also important to surround yourself with other like-minded professionals ones that can help you persevere on those days when the negativity is swirling all around. What I do believe is that hard work and dedication must be the cornerstones of your business. I don’t believe that just wishing positive thoughts will get you everything in life. Now I am not a huge advocate of The Secret. I was excited to wake up every morning, go to the office, and make something happen. As a real estate professional I was no different. You see, I am naturally enthusiastic and excited about many things in life. However, negative thoughts and a negative outlook are a choice and I made the decision as an agent not to allow anyone to influence the way that I ran my life or my business. You will always have negative people in the industry, or even in your own office. Optimism in the WorkplaceĮverywhere you turn in life there is pessimism and the real estate industry is no different. It was and still is a great lesson on the power of optimism. Bert and Ernie were complete opposites.īert was the negative one, always putting Ernie down for his enthusiastic and optimistic approach while Ernie persevered, overcoming his negative attitude week after week. It was one of my favorite shows growing up and one I studied as an adult. Who doesn’t remember Bert and Ernie from Sesame Street? Image source: Creative Commons | Children’s Television Workshop
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