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But Mondays Have The Highest Rate of Heart Attacks!
I LOVE MONDAY…That’s a phrase that will get you more strange looks in the leasing office than a resident with a pet alligator. Having a “case of the Mondays” is a very real thing in our industry. It’s the moment you walk through the door and see the volume of weekend emails, the emergency service requests, and the long list of voicemails. The dread is intense.
But let’s think about this for a second. Why does the first day of the week have the highest rate of heart attacks? It’s not a coincidence. It’s because of the incredible stress we put on ourselves. The dread, the anxiety, the feeling of being trapped by a backlog of problems you didn’t create. We spend all weekend recovering, and then we have to go back. It’s a psychological cliff dive. What are we doing to ourselves by hating Monday? We’re literally putting our health at risk.
So, what are your options? You could quit and walk out the door, but that only trades one problem for a much bigger one. You could grit your teeth and be miserable, letting the resident who’s upset about their upstairs neighbor or the endless list of maintenance items ruin your day. But you’ve already seen where that leads. It leads to stress, exhaustion, and a higher chance of being another statistic.
Or there’s a better path. A path where you change your perspective.
What if you looked at your work as a way to add value to the world?
To the office team:
You’re not just answering phones, dealing with resident complaints, and signing leases. You’re helping someone find and thrive in their home. You are the first impression, the trusted advisor, the community builder. You are the reason someone feels welcome and wanted.
To the service techs:
You’re not just fixing things. You’re providing comfort and security. That leaky faucet isn’t a nuisance; it’s a reason for a resident’s gratitude. That AC you’re fixing in the middle of a heatwave? You’re a hero. You are the lifeline that makes their apartment a home.
The value you bring isn’t just about the paperwork you file, or the work orders you complete. It’s in the ripple effect of your actions. It’s in the smiles you create for your residents and the team you support. It’s in building a community, not just a property.
It all comes down to how you want to live your Mondays. Will you choose to be a potential heart attack fatality, dreading the week ahead? Or will you choose to be healthy, happy, and intentional, living a life of purpose and value for the people who call your community home?
The choice is yours. Make a difference today.
