Setting Fitness Goals

Who else struggles with putting together action plans, setting goals, and not sticking to it? One of my struggles lately is allowing distractions to get in the way of my fitness goals! Yes, you can "Work Hard & Play Hard" as I teach in my book, but you also need to stay fit and live a healthy lifestyle in order to enjoy an active lifestyle! What I have learned lately is that the phone calls, text and email can wait until after your morning workout. I like to workout before I start my work day. If I let these distractions get in the way of my scheduled/planned workout then it ruins my entire day!

Here are a few of my tips that will help you get back on track...and stay on track!!

1. Add your workout to your daily calendar. I have my alarm set for 6:30 a.m. every day so I can start my work out by 7:00 a.m.
2. Turn off your phone if you need to if this is one of the distractions, like mine, that is interrupting your workouts.
3. The night before, place your work out clothes and shoes by your bed so you are prepared and ready to go.
4. Every week (I choose Sunday) write out a workout plan for each day, so you are not guessing when you wake up on which workout you are going to do. If you have a personal trainer you will not need to worry with this since they will have your workout planned.
5. Get moving! If you are not ready for weights, or not into workout videos or gyms, go for a walk, jog or bike ride!

So get started now...set your fitness goals (and STICK to it)! The New Year is only 3 months away! I highly recommend you to also plan and cook your weekly meals on Sunday as well to avoid eating junk & fast food. I will touch on this in my next post!

Your Friend in Real Estate...
Dana

Setting Goals~ Steps to Achieving!

Setting goals, in my opinion is a big part of being successful. I plan a day every year at the end of December to focus on my goals and business plan for the following year. This is also a day that I reflect on what goals I did not accomplish and determine how I need to accomplish that goal the next year. This habitual act allows me to visualize what strategies I need to use, and the steps I need to take in order to accomplish my goals for the following year! For example, I would like to plan a family trip to Hawaii this year. In order to accomplish this goal, I determine how many homes I need to sale in order to accomplish it! I also have a photo of the Hawaiian Islands on my goal board so I can visualize it!

1) My first step is to list everything that I want to accomplish in the new year. I then research through magazines or online sources for a visual representation of my goal. (I like visual things, it keeps the thought of what I want to reach stuck in my head). After this I begin a vision board by posting each picture on a big poster board. I place this board at my bed side and reflect on it every day when I wake up.

Example of my goal board! 

My Book! 

2) The second thing I do is create a business plan based on the goals I have listed. I figure out how many homes I will need to sell in order to reach the income goal I have set.  I figure out what marketing strategies work and which one’s don’t, and get rid of the marketing tools that are costing me money (with no return). I look at my business plan every quarter to see where I am at, and to see if I need to reevaluate any items I have listed.

With all this in mind, the power of positive thinking and putting action behind your thoughts, really does boost your motivation and increase your chances of reaching your goals. To learn more about setting goals, and to find out the third step in my goal setting, please consider purchasing my book…Works Hard, Plays Harder and you can too! Its available to purchase on Amazon, or you can contact me directly at (407)-433-9699 or at Dana@TourofLuxuryHomes.com to purchase a copy.

Fitness Friday~Healthy Eating

Eating healthy is not a easy task when your working in Real Estate. My job does not allow for me to sit down and have a lunch break everyday. I am constantly trying to run around to get things done along with trying to eat healthy. These few tips that I found really help me to eat right on the go! 

Tip: pack your lunch the night before. It’s so easy to put it off until morning, I know.But then you’re running late, you spill your coffee, the dog gets loose – something is bound to go wrong. It’s Murphy’s law. Of course, making a lunch is the first thing to go. Pack the night before and you can avoid this altogether.Stock up on snacks. If you have a work fridge, an office drawer, a locker, or a book bag – fill it up with easy to grab snacks. Ideas?

• raw nuts

• fruit (apples, bananas, oranges)

• bars (Larabars, Clif bars)

• whole wheat crackers

• dried fruit (no sugar added)

• cereal

Of course, if you have access to a refrigerator then the options are endless – string cheese, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, hummus, and more.For other helpful tips check out http://www.the-new-healthy.com/2012/03/tips-ideas-for-healthy-eating-on-go.html. 

Pistol Whipped Designs!

My love of fashion has followed me through out my life and has inspired me to create my own Jewelry line called Pistol Whipped Designs. My designs are perfect for any occasion & have great southern touches to them! Each piece is custom made to order, and you can display your own unique information. The hand stamped pieces make great birthday, anniversary, Christmas and "just because" gifts.

For more information on Pistol Whipped Designs check out my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PistolWhippedDesigns where you can see more designs and purchase your very own customized Pistol Whipped leather cuff or vintage neckless.

GET PISTOL WHIPPED! 

Some of my leather cuffs!

Vintage Spoon Neckless! 

Tishomingo, Oklahoma~ The Pink Pistol

The Pink Pistol, located in Tishomingo, OK is not one to miss! Owned and operated by one of my favorite country music stars, Miranda Lambert, the Pink Pistol is definitely a Country women's paradise. Along with my best friend Cheri, I traveled to the Oklahoma Twister relief concert to support all of the people affected by the disaster. Along the way we stopped at Miranda's store and found ourselves in complete heaven! Miranda opened her other Pink Pistol store this past fall in Texas and believe me I will be making a trip to Texas sometime soon!

Concert time! 

Me & Miranda Lambert!! 

Me & Cheri on our way to Oklahoma!   

Great Ways to Market yourself and your Business

In this day in age, marketing yourself and your business is tricky. Finding out the right tactics that work can be somewhat of a guessing game. In my 17 Years of working in Real Estate I have found a few that seem to work pretty well! So here they are,


1. Social Media- Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and other sites are a great way to connect with customers. I have really learned to love social media and find it to be a great way for people to get to know you. When you are working with a customer you usually don't share personal information about yourself since you are working in a formal business situation. Social media allows for that barrier to be broken down and for you to really build a relationship with your customer.

2. Vehicle Wrapping & Branding- In 2002 I wrapped my first vehicle and I cant believe how much of a success it turned out to be. I have gotten numerous calls, Emails and walk-in's simply from someone seeing my vehicle in a parking lot or seeing it on the road ways. In 2013 I wrapped my second vehicle my 4-Door jeep and it has turned out to be another great success! This marketing tactic allows for your business to venture out of the normal perimeter and to really circulate to other parts of your area allowing for a broader clientele.

My newly wrapped 4-Door Jeep!

3. Partnering with a Charity or Organization- This happens to be one of my favorite marketing strategies due to the pure fact that I get to help people as well as market my business. I currently am associated with Two local charities and have found great joy in putting on events with them. Not only do you get to help the Charity or organization thrive through your business but you also get to make life long connections and in turn build a client database through that charity.

4. Personal Websites- Yes, this is pretty much a given but people constantly over look this simple marketing tactic thinking that something else will work better. With my website TourofLuxuryHomes.com I have found it to be the key to my entire business, Generating Leads and giving out helpful information to buyers and sellers. It also, just like social media, allows for your customers to know a little more about you then what they meet in person and can provide answers to may questions that the customer might have. The trick to a successful website is quality information and pictures and templates that are attractive!

Snap-Shot of my website!

Hopefully these few tactics will help you accomplish your marketing goals!