None of us got into this business with the intention of working around the clock. Most of us got into the mortgage space to have more control over our time. However, work-life balance is often easier said than done, and many of us have put business at the center of our lives.
Prioritizing our careers can be great for our egos, but is it ever worth sacrificing other areas of our lives? Will a thriving business make up for an unhappy marriage or poor physical health?
Striking a balance is even more complicated when we’re passionate about what we do. Is it possible to provide great service to our clients if we’re not on hand to answer their questions 24/7?
In this episode, author, speaker, and coach, Jodee Brydges shares how to build balance so we can experience success in each aspect of our lives.
You have to have boundaries and office hours in place because downtime is so important.
-Jodee Brydges
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Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
Why business hours are essential for balance
With so many of us working from home, it has become easier than ever to fall into the habit of working non-stop. To avoid being on the clock 24/7, we have to create office hours for ourselves with a set start and end time for each day.
Why we need to set expectations about boundaries upfront
Once we’ve set office hours for ourselves, we have to communicate them with both our partners and our clients. This way, no one will be shocked if (and when) we don’t answer their calls on a Saturday night.
How planning ahead helps us find balance
There will always be work emergencies and fires that need to be put out, but they don’t need to take over our days and affect our ‘off’ time. By planning out our days in advance and making sure the most urgent tasks are always handled first, it’s easier to pivot when necessary.
How to stop getting sidetracked from our schedules
It’s tough sticking to a schedule when we’re fielding calls, texts, and emails from clients throughout the day. Switch off all devices when focusing on a deal or looking through paperwork to avoid being distracted, and call them back later.
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Guest Bio:
Jodee Brydges is a loan advisor at RPM and an industry veteran of over 3 decades. Passionate about educating both her clients and other mortgage professionals, Jodee is also the creator of the ‘PointPro’ turnkey seminar package available to loan originators, and the author of Digging Out: A Practical Guide to Getting Out of Debt and Paving a Path to a Secure Financial Future. Jodee is a national speaker and has been featured on Robin Fahr’s Conversations.
To find out more, go to:
https://jodeebrydges.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodee-brydges-93950a3
https://www.instagram.com/jodeebrydges1/
https://www.rpm-mtg.com/lo/jbrydges/
https://www.amazon.com/Digging-Out-Practical-Getting-Financial/dp/1631320491
Other books mentioned in this episode:
https://www.amazon.com/What-Love-Money-Will-Follow/dp/0440501601