A recent Forbes article reports that effective time management is key for PMs. Without it, you become consumed by a never-ending blizzard of stress, hampering your ability to meet the daily demands of your job. Staying on top of your daily duties helps to reduce stress and encourage effective time management. For more time management tips, check out our article on innovative property management ideas<\/a>.<\/p>\n Statistica<\/a> reports that there were\u00a0269 billion emails sent and received worldwide<\/a>\u00a0every day in 2017, and that it will hit 333 billion by 2022. That’s nearly 1 billion per day. As a PM, you are constantly on the phone, responding to emails or in front of your computer. To help reduce your stress and also improve your sleep, try unplugging at least one day per week. Studies have shown that doing so creates a state of serenity. So, go ahead and unplug. You deserve a moment of Zen every once and awhile.<\/p>\n Similar to the digital detox, you also need to take time for yourself. We get that you may not be a spa fanatic, but you might be into hiking or wine tasting. Whatever your personal interests, we encourage you to schedule a me-day at least once per month. Use this time as an opportunity to engage in an activity that makes you smile. Don\u2019t forget that you can always search discount apps like Groupon<\/a> for unique, cost-effective activities. And when all else fails, create your own me-time moment with Headspace<\/a>, a digital service that provides guided meditation sessions and mindfulness training.<\/p>\n We get that it can be difficult to keep track of your long to-do list, which is why we recommend tapping into the power of organizational and productivity tools. Nowadays, there are a number of effective apps and programs that can help you foster better working habits. These include:<\/p>\n At the end of the day, you want to leverage smart tech amenities to help make your job easier. This includes amenities like parcel lockers. It is estimated that concierge staff and property managers nationwide spend an estimated 15 hours each day facilitating deliveries for residents. This includes signing for, sorting, storing and tracking deliveries, as well as managing logistics when residents come to pick them up. Parcel lockers like those offered by Parcel Pending alleviate the commotion of package management for property managers by assuming all customer service responsibilities for package delivery, notification and retrieval. Learn more about our multifamily locker solutions here<\/a>.\n
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