{"id":680,"date":"2020-05-19T15:45:02","date_gmt":"2020-05-19T15:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/agent-resources\/?p=680"},"modified":"2020-05-19T22:05:55","modified_gmt":"2020-05-19T22:05:55","slug":"how-real-estate-agents-can-maintain-a-positive-mindset-when-things-get-tough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/agent-resources\/how-real-estate-agents-can-maintain-a-positive-mindset-when-things-get-tough\/","title":{"rendered":"How Real Estate Agents can Maintain a Positive Mindset When Things Get Tough"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With the COVID-19 or Coronavirus disease and the recent downturn in the\nstock market, many real estate agents may be thinking that we\u2019re headed for the\nworst. As more people social distance themselves to prevent the spread of the\npandemic, it also means fewer open houses, home showings, and, likely overall,\nless business. But in times like this, it\u2019s good to keep a positive mindset,\ndespite the worry in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019ll explain how to stay positive as a real estate\nagent in tough times. Whether you\u2019re at your A-game or you\u2019re in a downturn,\nkeeping healthy habits and listening to podcasts can keep you positive so you can\nput your best into your business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start with Healthy Habits <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s hard to stay mentally healthy when you\u2019re not physically healthy.\nAlthough you may have a busy schedule, it\u2019s important to remember to eat\nhealthy, sleep well, and to exercise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your job requires you to go in and out of showings, open houses, and\nclient meetings. So, preparing a meal ahead of time can be challenging when you\ndon\u2019t know when you\u2019ll even have the time to eat. This can make fast food\noptions tempting. But by preparing healthy snacks, like vegetables and fruits,\nbeforehand or by making sure you have time to eat, you can avoid unhealthy and\nexpensive fast foods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also important to get enough rest. Agents commonly get caught up\nin paperwork and emails after a long day. But that shouldn\u2019t be a reason to\nstay up when you have an early morning the next day. Yes, agents need to reply\nto emails and messages from clients quickly, but no one expects a response at\n11PM. The National Sleep Foundation<\/a> suggests at least\n7-9 hours of sleep a night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, busy schedules can make it hard to find time to maintain fitness. But many studies<\/a> have found that a bit of exercise can make you more productive throughout your day. So that one-hour of workouts at home or at the park could mean a return on investment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make these Healthy Habits a Daily Habit <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s easy to know that eating healthy, sleeping well, and\nexercising are good for you, it\u2019s harder to execute. This is why you need to\nmake them a daily habit. For example, making healthy eating a daily habit could\nstart with meal prepping. While it might seem daunting, meal prepping is easier\nthan ever now with Instant Pots and other similar pressure cookers. There are\narticles upon articles with dozens of recipes for quick dishes that can be\nprepared at the beginning of the week and eaten throughout that week. Here are\njust a few of these articles: <\/p>\n\n\n\n