With the world of broking being busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure they can deal with the stress of a constant barrage of phone calls, emails, and meetings. As heard on the Elite Broker podcast, we find out what brokers do to de-stress and unwind
A mindset coach
Good question! I have a peak performance and mindset coach. He’s located in the US and I’m coached by him weekly. We have a set plan as to what I do each week as far as making sure that I do what I can to de-stress; this includes things like exercise and meditation.
Kerry Kalendra, MTA Mortgage Brokers, Victoria
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Family time
For me, it’s probably just spending time with the family. I’ve got three kids and two dogs and it’s great to take the dogs out for a walk, go for a ride with the kids, and get them out of the house. I’d say that’s my main way to de-stress and unwind; life is full-on when you have three kids and running your own business. It’s always nice to get a bit of downtime.
Nick Bartel, MoneyQuest Nairne, South Australia
Coaching footy
I started coaching footy after my daughter stopped playing netball. I was a netballer forever; it was my thing! But when I started coaching footy, I found that I loved it more.
I took a year off coaching my son’s team when he was an under 11, then I got a call from some of the other mums that their girls wanted to start playing footy and when they asked me to coach, I couldn’t turn down that offer.
It turned to be something I loved more than just coaching my own kids because those other kids were so into it!
I don’t do much else to unwind, although I do like to curate some playlists on my Spotify account to keep me chill. Otherwise I’m just “mum-ing” it up! I’m just racing around being a mum, where the kid’s needs come first and if we have a cool Spotify playlist for a trip, then that’s cool, too!
Mel Smith, Aussie Home Loans, Queensland
Golf and basketball
I’ve definitely got too many hobbies! I enjoy golfing and playing basketball. My son’s turned 15 now and he’s really getting into surfing so we’ll do that together as well.
I’m also an avid reader, I really enjoy sitting back and reading sometimes. I like doing physical exercise, too, because that’s something that de-stresses me, I don’t feel that I’m as anxious when I get out and do something physically.
The hours can be awkward, so it becomes a case of if you have the opportunity to get a bit of downtime and do something for yourself, just go out and do it.
Chris DiBlasi, Saint Finance, Western Australia
