stress reduction
Master Your Day with “Day-Tight Compartments”
Dale Carnegie’s concept of “day-tight compartments” is a game-changer. The idea is simple: focus on today. Lock yesterday’s regrets and tomorrow’s worries away.
Each day is a separate compartment.
Don’t let yesterday’s waves or tomorrow’s storms flood your today.
This principle helps you stay present.
You can tackle tasks more effectively.
Your stress levels drop.
Your productivity soars.
By living in day-tight compartments, you give your full attention and energy each day.
"Mastering today ensures a better tomorrow." – Mike Brewer Share on XShare this:
Goff’s Approach: Picking Your Fights in Multifamily
Mastering the Art of Selective Engagement: Goff’s Advice for Multifamily Leaders
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Summary
Bob Goff is a masterful storyteller with many a message. His main message, “I need to pick the fight myself,” underlines the need for business leaders to actively choose their battles, taking control and deciding which issues to address and which to let slide for efficient management and better results.
Problem
The multifamily business often involves issues arising simultaneously, ranging from owner’s needs to resident complaints and maintenance issues to team remember concerns. It can feel like constant firefighting, leaving leaders and managers overwhelmed and exhausted. Reactively addressing every single problem as it arises, without discrimination, often leads to poor prioritization, resource misallocation, and ultimately a decline in service quality.
Solutions
- Goff’s “picking the fight myself” philosophy encourages leaders and managers to embrace a more proactive stance. Property managers can optimize resources and ensure effective problem resolution by identifying and addressing critical issues before they escalate. You can do this through simulation and scenario planning.
- This approach allows for better prioritization. Not every problem demands immediate attention. Managers can allocate their time and resources more efficiently by determining the most pressing issues.
- With this mindset, managers can better preserve their energy and attention for tasks that truly matter. This results in improved resident satisfaction, as well-managed properties tend to have happier residents.
- Finally, a proactive approach can lead to a more positive work environment. Rather than constantly reactive, managers who feel in control report higher job satisfaction, engagement, and reduced stress levels.
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Coping Strategies for Multifamily Leaders in Stressful Times
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As a multifamily leader, it can be challenging to maintain a healthy work-life balance, especially in times of stress and uncertainty.
While it’s important to acknowledge and address stress, I will encourage you to develop coping strategies to help you manage it is also crucial.
Here are a few tips I use to shrug off stress and maintain my well-being:
- Practice mindfulness and self-care. I take time each morning to meditate. I use Sam Harris’ Waking Up App.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Eating nutritious food, getting enough sleep, and staying hydrated can improve your physical and mental well-being. Set good intentions and habits in this area of your life – it matters immensely.
- Connect with others. Having a support system is essential in managing stress. Contact friends, family, or colleagues for support and engage in activities that unite people. This is hard work, and you must be intentional.
- Seek professional help if necessary. Don’t hesitate to seek a mental health professional if stress becomes overwhelming. They can help you develop coping strategies and provide support during difficult times. I can’t stress this point enough. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness but rather a strength.