We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again…we know that some agents may not be too keen on the door to door communications. Maybe you have it down pat, in which case – you can utilize this article in another facet.

Address only leads can sometimes be the most fulfilling, generate more referrals and yield great results.

The trick to getting here is training your brain and preconceived ideas of door knocking and altering them to positive thoughts and actions towards your business. The brain is naturally designed to promote survival and provides us with ‘happy’ chemicals when those needs are met.

If you naturally feel uncomfortable or have an unsettling feeling about door knocking – then your survival instincts will tell you this isn’t something you should subject yourself to.

The good news? This can easily be trained into a positive.

This concept can be applied to just about anything in your life, so if you’ve mastered the art of door knocking, consider using these techniques in other areas of your life.

Your brain can be trained to enjoy or dislike just about anything. Following these few steps, will guide you to a place of positivity, and allow you to approach door to door knocking with a better and brighter perspective!

Spend your day looking for positives

Throughout our day to day, it can sometimes be difficult to always search for the positive. We’re either stressed about a listing, dealing with a difficult client, or even bogged down by personal stresses with a spouse or friends.

With that in mind, and all of the things that may be causing you stress – try to find three things a day that are positive and affirmative actions in your day.

The size of these positive things doesn’t really matter. Each can be as small as smiling to someone when you see them on the street, or asking a stranger how their day was. Any three things that you can look at and say “I felt good about that.”

We become in control of our emotions and are no longer relying on our survival instincts to get by.

By doing this every day for 45 days, you’ll likely start looking for the positives in most situations, instead of looking at the negative, or survival feelings we’re so used to. Training our brains in this manner can only benefit us, especially when it comes to address only leads.

Instead of saying, “Man that client was really hard to chat with today” or “I’m really sad I didn’t sell that home today” … look for the positives in those situations.

Instead, try saying “I’m really proud of how I handled that difficult conversation today” or “I didn’t sell that home today, but I’ll have another chance tomorrow!”

Baby steps. We know that some days will be harder than others. Start small, and eventually, the positive vibes will flow more naturally.

Try meditation

Meditating can be healthy for several reasons – and yes we know…also very difficult.

But trying to meditate once a day, or even a few times a week can start you on the path to a happier, more positive life.

When training the brain to be more positive, we also have to consider reducing stress. Meditation is one of the methods we can do this. By focusing your energy, and calming your mind you can reduce agitation, and even regulate emotions. Regulating emotions can allow you to look at situations a little more clearly, which is key when looking at something you see as a negative.

If your head is clear, and emotions are regulated – you can look at a situation from the right perspective. With that clarity, maybe address only leads won’t be so scary!

Meditation can also improve self-awareness and our concentration. Being self-aware when going door to door is key, as it allows us to be confident in our presence – which in turn provides us with a more positive experience.

If you’re interested in meditation and the positive lifestyle changes that come with it, consider starting with a meditation app. Headspace is an app that provides you with the brain training you may just need to make those address only submissions a little more positive.

Talk to people

Reaching out to other realtors can sometimes be hard, we know. Especially if you’re in a competitive area.

But consider reaching out to people who have mastered the art of door knocking. Their positive feelings and comfort with it have the potential to positively educate you – and change your outlook on the things that make you uncomfortable.

Think of it as a mentorship. The most positive thing you can do for yourself is to continuously challenge yourself and educate yourself on self-improvement, as well as business goals.

Remember, we’re looking to train the brain into a more positive outlook. Whats better than asking people who feel positive about the thing you are scared of.

Conclusion

Training the brain can be hard to master. With the right dedication and willingness to change, you can alter any negative thought into a positive. Give it a try! Start by building small goals, and see if they manifest into anything bigger. Who knows, maybe once you’ve completed a week of re-training your brain, 45 days won’t seem so hard.

Click on the link below to book a demo with us to learn some techniques to accompany your positive thinking. StreetText can provide you with tips, insider info, and best practices when reaching out to those leads.