Now that we’ve entered into November, many of us are anticipating the holiday season and looking forward to enjoying a huge Thanksgiving meal with friends and family. And, while you may be thankful for deep fried turkey and pumpkin pie, you could probably come up with entire list of things that make your “What I’m Thankful For” list.
While it may not always feel like a highlight in stressful or busy times, your job could be high on your list. Having a job, and one that you enjoy is something to be truly thankful for as many are without work this holiday season.
As a Real Estate Virtual Assistant, I talk with clients on a regular basis who are feeling overloaded with tasks and have lost their passion for their work because they’re taking on day to day responsibilities that aren’t in line with what they really want to be doing. I enjoy taking those mundane tasks off their plate so they’re able to focus on what they love!
But, as you know that with any job, there are ups and downs and so today we wanted to point out five things you can do to be more appreciative of your job as we approach this season of thankfulness.
1. Focus on the Present. It’s so easy to get caught up in what the future may hold that we begin to worry about its outcome. While it’s wise to have plans and systems in place to know where you want to go, stressing out about what could happen is one of the quickest ways to ruin the love of your job.
2. Think Positively. Remaining positive in a situation can instantly improve your mood and allow you to think more clearly about your work. Nearly every situation provides you with an opportunity to look at it negatively or positively. Choose to be positive. If you allow yourself to go down the negative path, it’s a slippery slope of beginning to see everything in that light. Whenever you find yourself focusing on the negative, replace it with a positive thought. This will give you a renewed energy and appreciation for your daily work.
3. Give Back. This seems to be a mantra we hear most often around the holidays, but it can be true all year long. Whether it’s volunteering within the community or helping your team improve their work skills or being a mentor, giving of yourself can be a quick path to inner joy and appreciation for the world around you.
4. Get Away. It can be easy as a real estate agent or broker who’s running a company to be completely work focused. You feel the weight of your business succeeding on your shoulders and it can be hard to want to take a breather from it all. Yet, taking a day or two (or three!) to get away this holiday season can be just the thing to rejuvenate you and keep your passion going for what you love to do! Even if you’re not going out of town, getting away from work to take a break with family and friends is necessary, and the holidays are a great time to do so!
5. Write It Down. Keeping a journal, whether with pen and paper or online, is a great way to stay focused on what you’re thankful for. Take ten minutes within the next week to sit down and make a list of things you appreciate in your life. You’re not only taking time to recognize them, but you’re also giving yourself an opportunity to focus on what you appreciate about each item. This spirit of gratitude will carry over into every aspect of your life!
We hope these ideas help boost your appreciation for your work! It can be easy to forget why we do what we do and how much we truly love our jobs. These five ways to practice thankfulness will hopefully keep us all on the right track this Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season!
Carrie Gable and the team at RealSupport, Inc. are our “VA Quick Tip” columnists offering expertise in real estate marketing, technology and more. RealSupport’s office and team of 15 full-time staff members is located near Chicago, IL. Their successful team works virtually for many top real estate agents and brokers nationwide. Pioneers in the Real Estate Virtual Assistant industry, RealSupport offers marketing, branding, website and logo design, listing marketing, lead generation, technical support, transaction management, social networking, blogging and much more… Just ask!
