Can Real Estate Professionals Take a Digital Break? Experts Say Yes

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Constant connection might sound like good business, but it can undermine focus and productivity. " Benefits of Taking Digital Breaks Aside from better sleep and lower stress levels, setting firm boundaries with personal technology can benefit your business by keeping your head clear. For business, you might have a profile on each platform, but that doesn't mean you have to constantly maintain and check on each platform. Which do you enjoy the most for personal use? Or do you prefer social media for business use only? Either way, choose the two you use or enjoy the most. Platforms like Buffer, Sprout Social and Hootsuite make it easy to plan social posting for your business. Schedule 10-Minute Breaks "Anyone and everyone, real estate pros included, needs to block off times in which they are simply unavailable or not 'on call,'" says Rockwell. The American Psychological Association reports that studies show a host of benefits to mindfulness, including reduced stress and lessoned emotional reactivity-both assets to your business and your mental health.