Addicted to Busy - Work/Life Balance for Property Managers

Too often, we boom and bust when it comes to setting goals.  When we become fixated on the result, it can backfire. Instead of feeling motivated, we end up feeling disappointed and frustrated. There’s a simple shift that will keep you motivated and propel you closer to your goals. If you have a goal, tune into this week’s episode to find out what it is!  What’s inside this episode… The p...

Our industry is prided upon for being highly responsive and constantly available. Sometimes, it can feel like a race to be the first to respond to a request. Other times, it can feel like we just can’t keep up with everything.  … That’s where it’s easy to start overworking and putting in extra hours.  Don’t get me wrong, some weeks in property management will require extra time in the of...

People are often afraid to take a title demotion because they feel it will hurt their career. They may worry that they won't be taken seriously or that they will no longer have the same opportunities. Some people may also feel like they are giving up on their career if they take a demotion. What if all of that wasn’t true? There are plenty of ways to climb the corporate ladder - and you don’t alwa...

We’re often told to under promise and overdeliver. However, many property managers went from overdelivering into habitually overworking. Many people are stuck in the mindset that the more time they put into a job, the more valuable they become. But, in many cases, overworking can actually reduce the quality of our work. (Which, in turn, creates more work that we have to go back and fix!) We can ge...

The quality of your life is highly dependent upon the quality of your relationships. You have relationships everywhere: Your partner, your family, your friends and colleagues.  We’re so excited to welcome Christal Allen-Harrahill as our first podcast guest.  Christal is a mom, wife, and certified Life & Relationship Coach. She is the Strong Marriage Coach for professional women who w...

We all have them—those pesky habits that we just can't seem to shake. They might be minor things, like scrolling on our phones longer than intended, or bigger issues, like consistently sacrificing sleep for Netflix.  The problem with bad habits is that they rob us of time and energy. And, when we’re tired and exhausted, we tend to rely on bad habits to make us feel better (think scrolling on...

The holidays can be a stressful time of year. Between work events, property events and family events, there are so many places you have to be all at once, which can really cut down on the time you have to rest and relax.   Because of all the hustle, it can be easy to fall into some unhelpful habits (ex: overscrolling, overeating, overspending).  Today's episode is a brief celeb...

Have you ever had someone tell you that you can’t do something? How did you take their advice? Believe it or not, other peoples’ opinions have no bearing on what you can and can’t do. It has no bearing on what you should or shouldn’t do.  There’s a problem in how women are speaking to one another - and we need to talk about it. Listen in to this week’s episode to hear what we all need to be d...

Property management can be a difficult and challenging field. There are many complexities that come with managing a property, from dealing with tenants to maintaining the property itself. In addition, property managers often have to deal with strict regulations and laws.  As a result, it is essential for property managers to be able to advocate for themselves and their needs. This can be a di...

You do everything for everyone all the time.  It’s your best skill as an employee - and it’s how you got to where you are today. But can you really keep this up? If you’re constantly putting out fires for others and taking care of everyone else’s needs, it’s no wonder why you’re continually burned out and beat up.  I hear you - you can do it better than anyone. But you may inadvertently...

At no point were we taught how to construct a vision for what we really want in our lives. We're encouraged to go to school, get a good job, and work our way up the corporate ladder. But what if that's not what we really want? What if we want something different? Property management can be a great career choice for people who are looking for something different. It's a fast-paced and ever-changing...

I remember at Christmastime a few years back, my team put together a gift basket for me and there were all kinds of wonderful things in there. But, there was one gift that I did not particularly love: It was a “What mood are you in today?” flip chart. Now, I acted like I thought it was hilarious, but I remember receiving it and thinking to myself, “I'm not moody.” 😐 And then I stopped for a secon...

There are a hundred reasons why you may want to leave your current job as a property manager. You’re in over your head Your employer doesn’t give you what you need to get the job done You’re not properly trained Your company doesn’t appreciate the work you to do You haven’t had a day off in 6 months. Leaving your company for a new one can be incredibly tempting. The grass always seems greener on t...

Feeling stuck? It’s so easy to keep trying to do more and more in order to get to where you want to go. But, sometimes doing what worked in the past can actually hold you back. Your teams, ownership groups and properties are quite literally ecosystems and each time there is a change, we can’t always be sure that what worked in the past will work in the future. Listen - no one gets out of this indu...

We are familiar with diving into internet rabbit holes. One minute, we’re checking the weather and then 20 minutes later we pull out of a YouTube hole on how to propagate cilantro plants from cuttings. How did we get here? Beats me! But, did you know we can also fall into work rabbit holes? Much like distractions on the internet can pull our attention away from tasks we want to complete, we can di...

We all have them—those pesky habits that we just can't seem to shake. They might be minor things, like leaving the lights on when we leave a room, or bigger issues, like always picking fights with our partner. The problem with bad habits is that they rob us of time and energy. And, when we’re tired and exhausted, we tend to rely on bad habits to make us feel better (think scrolling on Instagram, b...

Burnout. We've all heard of it, and many of us have experienced it firsthand. It's that feeling of being completely overwhelmed, stressed out, and overworked. And it's a problem that's only getting worse, as more and more people find themselves struggling to juggle the demands of work and life. The hardest part about burnout (and perhaps the most common misunderstanding) is the complete and utter...

If you're a property manager who feels like you're constantly running on empty, this is the podcast for you. Addicted to Busy highlights the real struggles in the industry that no one talks about. We know that the property management industry can be extremely demanding and often very challenging to find a good work-life balance. That's why we created this podcast - to help property managers like y...