Monday Morning Match is a quick post – maybe a quote, inspirational story or idea – intended to spark some motivation inside each of you so your week gets off to a fantastic start on Monday morning.
I showed houses to some new buyer clients who were a referral from a friend. It’s been a while since I was out driving from house to house, electronic key in hand, pointing out features and benefits of the properties and communities we visited. It felt good to be a guide and consultant again. It’s been a while since I remember the excitement and anticipation of buyers looking at each house, hoping as they enter each one that “this might be our new home.”
It’s been a while since I vacuumed my car and scrubbed down the interior trim with Armor All, but I did that today and it sure does feel better driving it when it’s clean.
Summer rain storms and a busy schedule have contributed to an increase in weeds in my flower beds. It’s been a while since I really got serious about cleaning up the beds but a few lawn bags worth of weeds and the yard and gardens suddenly look better than ever.
It’s been a while since I slept in…but I just might do that tomorrow.
How about you? What has been going on in your busy world that might have stopped you from doing something you enjoy or maybe kept you from avoiding something you regret? Ask yourself if…
It’s been a while since I got up before my alarm went off, awoken by excitement and possibility…
It’s been a while since I attended church, synagogue or my local house of worship…
It’s been a while since I ate a healthy meal, consumed the proper amount of water in a day or exercised 30+ minutes a day.
It’s been a while since I unplugged from social media, turned off the television or read a few chapters of a good book.
It’s been a while since I called, emailed or sent a hand-written note to a former client, potential customer, a family member or a good friend just to say “hello.”
It’s been a while since I told my spouse, partner, children or parents that I love them.
It’s been a while since I took my dog for a walk, played in the back yard or took them for a drive with the windows down.
It’s been a while since I gave my bathtub, shower, refrigerator, basement or garage a solid cleaning.
It’s been a while since I pruned my database, removing out-dated names, disconnected phone numbers or invalid email addresses.
It’s been a while since I went on vacation or simply took a day off.
As you enjoy today’s 4th of July holiday and prepare for the second half of the year ahead, it’s time to do more of the things you love and to do less of the things you hate. Do these things on purpose.
And certainly, if it’s been a while since you built relationships, solved problems or had fun, start doing those things immediately. After that, everything else seems to start taking care of itself.
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1 thought on “It’s Been a While”
Ron turscak ·
It has been awhile that We have told you how proud we are to have you as a son in law.