As I'm busy working on other tasks right now (and with the holidays right around the corner) I don't have as much time to blog.  So I thought instead I'd repost excerpt from an article Kimberly wrote a while back that applies to the theme of the Agent's Only Blog.

The article was titled, "Distractions" and posted on March 20, 2005 by Kimberly Cameron to our original blog.  It can be found here.

Kimberly writes about ways to increase efficiency around the office focusing on the Top 5 distractions.

1) "The negative co-worker". It's easy to be sucked into their negatively. So make a policy to only discuss business transactions with those directly involved- that way "Mr. Negative" doesn't effect your professional life.

2) Just Say NO!: Everyone wants to be liked at the office. It's okay to mentor other agents, but not at the expense of your business. Make people plan and work around your schedule if they want advice.

3) Task Management: Create to-do lists through a task management program like Outlook to automate the process and reminders.

4) Demanding People: Create a communication schedule to provide regular contact with clients, coworkers, friends and family to be proactive instead of reactive.

5) Unrealistic Promises: Make sure you follow through on everything you promise. But learn to say NO if you can't handle it.

Originally published on the "The Original St. Louis Real Estate Blog"