The multifamily industry is a wonderful industry to be apart of. Within your career you have the opportunity to meet fantastic people from diverse backgrounds and we have the responsibility to provide homes or what I tell my team "sanctuaries". The world can be harsh and cruel and when we close the door to our home we can relax and feel safe. Our industry provides peace and calm to so many. 2020 added extra pressure to the entire industry. Onsite teams had to learn to adapt to the constant changes from the corporate offices and to see and hear the sadness of many residents struggling to make ends meet and at the same time do their jobs efficient and effectively. More reports, more zoom calls, more challenges, more CDC regulations.....I could go on and on! But with all of that we stood tall and walked in to work every day giving it our very best and at timeS being resident's punching bags. This pandemic took a toll on everyone and it can really  upset your mindset.

So I ask you, how are you doing?

It is ok to feel tired, stressed, weary and at your wits end. It is ok to take that PTO even if it's a staycation binging Netflix and your favorite ice cream. We have to take care of ourselves! Corporate employees check on your onsite teams, they are struggling and when they are vulnerable with you allow them some grace. Onsite managers ask your teams if they are ok. Give them the opportunity to share their feelings in a neutral safe space. We have to make sure we are in a great headspace to do our best by our residents and clients. So I challenge you all to truly ask yourself "Am I doing ok?" And if your answer is no, just know you are not alone and we are in this together. Take it one day at a time, sometimes one breath at a time. Allow yourself grace, be kind to one another and take time to regroup and re-focus.