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Springtime: The Season of Renewal By: Hannah Veitkus, Realtor® Wagner Realty
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t’s finally April and for most of Sarasota and Manatee county “season” is starting to wrap up. By April 12 (Easter Sunday) the majority of our part-time residents and visitors will be returning to their homes up north until November. Realtors® and Business Partners know that from December to March/ April is our busiest times of year and sometimes we’re all running on 100 mph. Homes are popping up on the market, people are buying like crazy and this year we have the coronavirus (COVID-19) causing the stocks to fluctuate while mortgage interest rates hit an recent record low the first week of March!
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF Last spring, RASM YPN had an incredible speaker at one of our Coffee Talk events, Rebekka Mars, a mind/body coach and yoga instructor. She spoke at great length about the importance of taking time for yourself each and every day, especially for Realtors® and Business Partners because of the high-intensity and stress in our jobs. Simple things such as deep breathing at your desk, or giving yourself permission to cut back
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on the things you say yes to can give you some muchneeded strength and peace during our busiest time of year. But these kinds of things, don’t have to be done just during season, we can also make them part of our daily routines so that year-round we are renewed and taking on the world with our best self. With a bit more flexibility in our days, this is the best time to try and implement things like deep breathing, walks outside, meditation, exercise, time with family and friends, whatever it is that renews us. Often these things fall to the wayside when we are busy at work and it is important to do whatever we can to keep even the smallest “re-energizing practices” in our day-to-day plans, even during a stressful coronavirus crisis. RASM YPN is always trying to incorporate different types of events that fit almost anyone’s lifestyle and schedule. We have morning educational Coffee Talks for those who want a quiet morning outside the office and want to feed their need for knowledge. We have fun Trolley Tours for those who need a day to learn about the market away from their computer screen. We even have large charity events in the evenings for those who need something after hours, but also gives back to the community. However you choose to refresh and renew yourself this spring, make sure to integrate these changes and habits into your routine year-round! That way your clients are always receiving your best work possible! •
