How to Avoid Burnout as an Agent

Has anyone ever said something like this to you: "It must be nice to make your own hours," or "I'd sure love to work from home, do you wear your pajamas all day?"

Frustrating as it can be, these are some of the common misconceptions about the life of an agent.  The truth is, real estate professionals work grueling hours all throughout the day.  To be a successful agent, you have to be extremely motivated, passionate, and organized! This makes these misunderstandings about the profession even more aggravating.

If you're part of the 46% of Americans who feel their job is interfering with their personal life, you might be at risk of Realtor burnout. Or worse, you might already be burnt out!

It's not something to take lightly. According to Psychology Today, some of the symptoms of burnout include chronic fatigue, insomnia, lack of concentration, headaches, anxiety, and even a weakened immune system.  Not concerns that you should overlook! Of course, it's important to seek the assistance of a professional if you are suffering these symptoms.  But let's look at a few ways you can avoid burning out in your demanding real estate career:

1. Find what makes you relax

Finding time for self-care is challenging no matter what your profession, but it's especially difficult for agents who have varied schedules from day to day. Spend some time identifying what activity helps you feel calm, and add it to your schedule as if it was an appointment. It might be a weekly yoga class or recreational basketball game. Or maybe you want to settle in with a novel or take part in the new coloring book craze for 15 minutes a day. Whatever it is that helps you decompress, schedule the time for it and be protective of that time slot, treating it with the same importance as any other appointment in your calendar.