5 Time Management Tips for Online Real Estate Education Courses
When it comes to online learning, time management can be a challenge. Especially if you are likely to procrastinate, you\’re taking the courses while working a full-time job and or taking care of a family. With a busy life, how can you find time to complete your real estate licensing courses while sticking to your other commitment?
Today I am sharing 9 time management tops that will help you stay on track and get through your real estate education course.
Block out time every single day to work on your real estate education courses. If you want to make real estate be your full-time career goal try to do at least 3 hours a night. If it\’s just something for fun, maybe go for an hour each night.
Pro Tip: Complete a section during your lunch hour, or after the kids go to bed.
2. Make a course study outline
When you first begin the course, print off the chapter and section list. Write times during the week that you can work on each section or chapter – this will help hold you accountable and make sure you\’re getting through the course in a timely fashion.
Pro Tip: Look ahead in the calendar to see what weeks you\’ll be busier (holidays, vacations, events..etc) and rework your schedule to ensure you\’re staying on track.
3. Put your cellphone away
Eliminate what distracts you so you can get the work done that is needed. Having your cellphone out will have you hop on Instagram or Facebook without even thinking.
Online learning can be difficult sometimes, especially if it\’s your first time. \”Meet\” fellow students in online real estate education courses that you can bounce questions off of or to help keep you accountable. Just like working out, things are typically easier when you have a buddy.
5. Ask for help
Whether you don\’t understand a concept, feel lost or you\’re simply just struggling – email your instructor! That is what they are there for, to help you. As much as you want to pass they want you to pass. They don\’t say teamwork makes the dream work for no reason.
9 Hiking Etiquette Tips
Being in nature is one of my favorite things to do, especially when I get to spend my time out on the trails. Popular trails are becoming more crowded then they ever have before, and unknown trails are being discovered.
With more people getting outside especially right now, knowing the ins and outs of what good trail etiquette looks like is important for maintaining a positive trail atmosphere. Lately, I have been running into some frustrating encounters on the trail. When you adventure on a trail there are some simple etiquette practices that you should follow. Here’s a refresher on trail etiquette that every hiker should keep in mind.
1. Horses, hikers, and bikers
The hierarch of the trail is important. Horses have priority, followed by hikers and then bikers. Always check to see what kinds of travelers you will be sharing the trail with. If bikes or horses are allowed, you should be prepared to encounter them.
Pro Tip: I always yield to bikers, they’re moving so fast I don’t want to cause anyone to get hurt so I just step aside.
2. Yield to uphill traffic
Going uphill is hard work and changing up your speed because someone is coming down can ruin anyone’s momentum. That is why people traveling uphill have the right away and you should always yield to them.
Pro Tip: Sometimes people will take the opportunity to stop and catch their breath, that should be the choice of the hiker who is going up the hill.
3. Stay to the right, pass on the left
Just like the rules of the road. If you want to pass someone from behind, get their attention by shouting out “on your left.”
4. Leave no trace
Clean up after yourself, even things like apple cores and banana peels can take some time to decompose so take them with you. The same goes for cleaning up after your dog if you bring one with you. There is nothing worse than stepping in a pile of dog poop. Also, stay on the trail. It’s there for a reason.
Pro Tip: Banana peels take about a month to decompose so take it with you.
5. Be friendly
Everyone is out on the trail to have a good time. Be friendly and say “hello” to those you encounter on the trail. However, if you don’t feel comfortable around another hiker, just keep it moving.
6. Tech and the trail
Whether you’re listening to music or taking pictures and/or videos be aware of your surroundings. Make sure you’re not blocking the trail or holding other hikers up. Music should be played through headphones, and not your phone’s speaker. Hiking allows you to get away from, the annoyances of everyday life. Enjoy yourself while you’re out on the trail, and don’t be wrapped up in social media while you adventure.
7. Keep your dog leashed and under control
If you are bringing your dog with you, make sure you keep him/her leashed and under control. While I love dogs, I also don’t trust them at all times. Also, some people have a legitimate fear of dogs, especially larger ones so be sure to respect other hikers.
8. Do not disturb wildlife
Just like you need your space, wildlife requires it’s space. Keep your distance from the wildlife you encounter.
9. Be aware of your surroundings
Know the rules of hiking in specific areas. For instance, hiking in bear country and knowing what to do if you encounter a bear on the trail will be critical.
Campfire Apple Pie
Whether I am having a bonfire in the backyard or camping in the wilderness campfire pies have easily become my favorite. Pie irons are easy to heat over the campfire and make meal clean up quick and easy. If you do not have a campfire pie iron, I highly recommend getting one. There are so many great recipes that you can make with them. This summer I will be sharing some of my favorite pie iron recipes with you starting with this campfire apple pie recipe.
Campfire apple pie is insanely simple and affordable to make. All you need is bread, a can of apple pie filling, butter, and a pie iron.
Campfire Apple Pie
Ingredients
(this will make one pie)2 slices bread (I typically use white)
1/4 cup apple pie filling
Spreadable butter
Directions
1. Butter one side of each slice of bread.
2. Place the buttered side of one slice of bread down on the pie iron.
3. Spread the apple pie filling on top of the slice of bread
4. Place the other slice of bread buttered side up on top of the apple pie filling topped bread.
5. Close up the campfire pie iron.
6. Cook over hot coals for about 1 minute on each side.
7. Once done, carefully open up the pie iron.
8. Remove your pie and transfer it to a plate.
9. Enjoy.
Safe and Solo Summer: 5 Things to do in Fort Wayne, Indidna
Whether you’re looking for a day trip or weekend getaway this summer, why not check out Fort Wayne Indiana? Fort Wayne is centrally located just a few hours from Detroit, Grand Rapids, Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Louisville, Indianapolis, Chicago, and Milwaukee and offers plenty of activities. I visited Fort Wayne, Indiana last year for the first time and absolutely fell in love with the city.
With everything going on, myself, just like many others are nervous to travel especially with others. However, Fort Wayne is one of those midwestern towns that you can\’t help but visit. While Fort Wayne, Indiana offers plenty of family-friendly activities (seriously such a cool family-oriented town), it also has plenty of things for the solo traveler as well. All of these solo traveler adventures can be done as a family or with friends. Here are 5 safe adventures you can embark on in Fort Wayne this summer:
1. Hit the trails
Grab a kayak and discover various water access points along Fort Wayne’s three rivers, or take an adventure along more than 120 miles of trails by foot or bike. With more than 80 city parks and a number of county parks and preserves, you’re sure to discover the perfect adventure.
Pro Tip: Don’t forget to visit the gravesite of John Chapman (aka Johnny Appleseed).
2. Public art
When adventuring around Fort Wayne, keep your eyes on the lookout for public art. You’ll find it in parks and alleyways. There’s even 50 unique sculptures downtown that doubles as bike racks! I absolutely loved exploring all the beautiful murals!
3. Promenade Park
Every time I visited Fort Wayne last year they were busy working on Promenade Park, and now I am dying to see the end result. Promenade Park opened in August of last year. This riverfront attraction is located just north of downtown Fort Wayne along the St. Marys River. Promenade Park features a variety of activities, a treetop canopy trail, porch swings, and river access to dump your kayak in!
4. Picnic in the park
Safely dine in the City of Restaurants when you grab carryout and head to a park. Promenade Park is conveniently located near many downtown restaurants.
Pro Tip: I highly recommend grilled cheese from the Dash-In.
5. Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is not just designed for children, it’s made for everyone and I had a blast exploring the zoo last summer on my own. Separated into four sections the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is home to 40-acres of animals, rides, and beautifully landscaped grounds. I highly recommend checking out the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, especially since it is under three hours from Detroit you can easily make a day trip out of it.
Pro Tip: They have a white peacock – which is seriously so cool to see.
If you’re looking to do other things in Fort Wayne, Indiana this summer be sure to check out when attractions and venues will be reopening in Fort Wayne.
What I Wore, Ate and Did this Memorial Day
I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day! With everything going on, this extra day of rest was definitely needed by many. I mean, I currently do not have a job and I was still excited to just have a day that I was not glued in front of my computer applying for countless jobs.
Being a Michigander summer holidays are best spent up north, preferably on the lake. However, with Michigan under a stay-at-home order because of Covid-19, I found myself making the best out of home life. While my weekend may not have been filled with hikes through state parks, trips to a local ice cream shoppe for superman ice cream, and plenty of time along with one of the Great Lakes, I did enjoy spending quality time making the best of my three-day weekend.
Jack and I went for a bike ride – he loves hanging out in the Kurgo and the wind in his face, had some delicious bbq food, and spent sometime around the bonfire with my aunt. Here is a glimpse of my favorite parts of this holiday weekend.
Fashion meets Food 