Being a mother of two, I understand how difficult and time consuming it can be when trying to organize your life. I appreciate the need to feel stress free and have peace of mind.
10 Steps to Creating a Better YOU is designed to help us all deal with those stressful moments in our lives. I challenge you to work these 10 steps daily, and you will improve your own productivity, gain peace of mind and create a better you!
Step 1. Be Proactive- Learn from things that haven't worked for you in the past, invent new ways and more efficient ways to handle these situations. Being aware of yourself, your needs and perhaps more importantly, your limitations, will enable you to correct any further problems before they begin!
Step 2. Prioritize - Before you begin your day, you need to get your priorities in check! Ask yourself these questions: "What do I need to get done today?" "What do I need to do to get these done?" ensure that you complete your "needs" first and you will be surprised at how much time you have left for your "wants".
Step 3. Create a Schedule- Go to your local store and purchase a calendar. I personally prefer the large fridge calendars (especially if you have a family). This will help get the entire family on-board with your schedule. It is extremely important to write down and schedule your tasks from day to day. Chances are, you will never be able to remember everything. When you write things down, you will be more inclined to get things done and you will certainly fee less stressed!
Step 4: Create a To-do List - This task may seem mundane day after day. However, you will quickly notice how many things you can get accomplished each day when you have them written down in front of you. Think of how good it would feel to be able to cross tasks off your list and know that you have accomplished something in your day. To make things simple, each morning, write down your Top 5 things for each day. Remember the steps above when creating your list.
Step 5: Small-Task VS. Multi-Task- Do you multi-task? Can you do several things at once? From big jobs to small jobs? Now ask yourself this: "Do you feel that you accomplish a lot in a day?" Your answer to this question is likely no. The reason being is that it is harder to multi-task then it is to small-task. When you are doing too many things at once, you often struggle to see results. We all know we want results and we want them now! Start small-tasking today and reap the rewards!
Step 6: Spring Clean Everything! - I am sure you know the saying: "If you haven't used something in 6 months to 1 year, it's time to get rid of it." THIS IS SO TRUE! Remove the clutter today. Start in one room and don't move to another until the first one is finished. You won't regret it!
Step 7: Use Labels- Labels are sensible! I used them on EVERYTHING! Organizing your life, means organizing your paper mounds too! Put labels on office files, kids school papers, and your mail to name a few. Labeling paperwork and putting them into files will help you feel less stressed and you will know exactly where everything is and quickly too!
Step 8: Delegate - Why over burden yourself with your daily tasks? Recruit people to help you. Ask your spouse, children, family, friends, or hire a Virtual Assistant. Don't be afraid to ask for help, you know others aren't afraid to ask YOU for help!
Step 9: Be Consistent - This is the key to all of the above steps. You must be consistent in your life, your tasks and your goals. Follow through!
Step 10: Make Time for You - Last but certainly not least - Make time for yourself! Even if it is 5 or 10 minutes a day. Do something that you enjoy. Sit back relax, read, exercise, whatever it takes...celebrate you!
To Your Success,
Vanessa Lindsay
Real Estate Professional Assistant (REPA)
Today while driving in my car, I began to reflect on my almost two years in business. I couldn't help but think about how far I've come and the ultimate power of positive thinking.
Prior to starting my virtual assistant business, I was a stay at home mom who desperately tried every attempt in vain to earn an income while taking care of my two children. I dreaded the thought of starting a job away from home but I couldn't find any legit business where I could work from home.
BELIEVE IN POSSIBILITIES
Ever since I was in high school, I completed "virtual" work for family, friends and acquaintances but I did it for fun. I did it because I truly enjoyed the assignments I did for them. Call me crazy or what have you; but I never thought anyone would actually pay me to do what I was doing and to be honest, I never even thought of charging people. Why would I when I loved doing what I did?
I know, it sounds crazy and it truly did at first when I was having a melt down and talking with my mom. She said very blatantly "Vanessa why don't you start charging people for what you do?." Well, geez, you could have blown me over with a feather. "Charge people, but that's insane. Ma, no one would pay ME to do this stuff, and seriously I wouldn't even know what to charge." During this conversation, I immediately began to think of ALL the reasons why I couldn't become a virtual assistant, instead of the reasons WHY I could.
POSITIVE THINKING = POSITIVE RESULTS
After a serious discussion with my Mom, she began to change my thinking processes from negative to positive (let me tell you, it wasn't easy) and I began to research the how's and the businesses similar to what I had in mind. Before long; I had a positive outlook on my business, goals to reach and action steps to achieve them.
Almost two years later, and I am proud to announce that my business is a success! I have landed a great relationship with a top producing real estate agent that I work exclusively for in the Milton area. I have also partnered with other agents and business professionals alike to help them organize their business, create marketing material people will remember and give them the ultimate gift of time.
THE MORAL OF MY STORY
Don't give up, no matter how difficult the obstacles ahead may seem, when there is a will there is a way! Dream big, and make big goals, but make them manageable. Break them down into simple steps, steps that don't feel or seem overwhelming to you. Stay focused and be consistent. Before you know it; you will be looking back at all the milestones you have achieved and be amazed and how far you CAN go in your business - no matter what business you're in.
As mentioned in the book "The Secret", your business and all the effort you put into it is like a little seed growing under the ground. Most people give up because they don't see results. They give up on all their efforts just before their seed is ready to sprout. Don't give up, no matter how difficult your course ahead may seem. Stay focused, be positive and reap the rewards!
To Your Success,
Vanessa Lindsay
Professional Real Estate Assistant (REPA)
Tongue twisters are a great way to exercise your tongue before a presentation and to help with your pronunciation.
Browse on over to Business English Teacher and check out some common tongue twisters for you to practise with.
Remember try repeating the twisters several times, quickly and with the least amount of mispronouncing.
Don't forget to jot a couple down and read them before your next presentation or meeting.
To Your Success,
Vanessa Lindsay
Real Estate Professional Assistant (REPA)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Vanessa Lindsay
NessLindsay.com
416 420 3519
ASSISTANT EARNS PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
Georgetown, ON -- October 22, 2008 -- Vanessa Lindsay of NessLindsay.com has recently earned the Real Estate Professional Assistant Certificate, awarded by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.
All successful real estate brokers and agents know how important a good assistant is to their success. "The best investment of time and money," says Martin Edwards, Jr., president of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, "just might be in a well-trained professional assistant. The REPA course can turn the right candidate for assistant - or any support position, for that matter - into an agent's 'right hand.'"
Understanding this, Lindsay took the two-day REPA certificate course to become familiar with the inner workings of the real estate industry, studying such topics as professional and ethical standards, local listing and sales procedures, and how to manage a real estate transaction.
To learn about the Real Estate Professional Assistant course, call 800-648-6224, e-mail repa@realtors.orgor visit the website -- www.professional-assistant.com
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When conducting an open house, it is important to gather feedback from people viewing the property in order to assist the seller in making their home more marketable.
A great way to capture the feedback is to provide a type of guestbook for people to sign and leave their comments.
Provide a feedback System
Make it easy for people to leave their comments by providing simple statements that can be checked off. Leave space for additional comments and don't forget to ask for their contact information. Supply a check mark box indicating if they wish to be contacted.
Kill Two Birds with One Stone
By providing a chance for people to leave their feedback, you will help your clients make their home memorable as well as; give you an opportunity to follow-up with those that wish to be contacted. This is a great way to convert shoppers into buyer clients.
P.S. Remember when following up with potential buyers, be sure to ask if they have already signed an agreement with another agent.
For assistance with creating your feedback system or help with your real estate business, contact Ness Lindsay today and begin to enjoy the freedom of selling homes.
To Your Success,
Vanessa
Creative Business Owner
Ness Lindsay is a Real Estate Virtual Assistant company specializing in the real estate market. We cater to the demands of real estate agent by providing administrative and creative services.
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