{"id":4111,"date":"2015-12-31T16:20:31","date_gmt":"2016-01-01T00:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/?p=4111"},"modified":"2022-06-16T10:30:46","modified_gmt":"2022-06-16T17:30:46","slug":"resolutions-for-property-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/resolutions-for-property-management\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best New Year’s Resolutions for Property Management"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Resolutions<\/a>A new year is perfect time to reflect on the past twelve months through a lens of confidence for jobs well done and assessment for what could be done better. \u00a0With the idea of new year\u2019s resolution in mind, this period of reflection gives you a glimpse of what 2016 might have in store for you. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Think of the new year as a fresh start to accomplish all those things you have been wanting to do to to make your personal and professional life feel more complete.<\/p>\n

For property managers, organizational and financial goals tied to a January 1st start date make sense. Starting a new year with an organized system helps you track financials and manage reports throughout the year, which is very helpful come tax time or when facing an audit. \u00a0Proper organization will also aid in <\/span>achieving your financial goals<\/span><\/a>, as efficiency becomes streamlined and processes are monitored.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the most daunting tasks, however, in creating actionable new year\u2019s resolutions is the crutch in knowing that the majority of the population <\/span>never sees a resolution through to completion<\/span><\/a>. \u00a0<\/span>Psychology Today<\/span> recognizes tendencies for resolution failure to include personal reluctance and setting unrealistic goals and expectations. \u00a0This means that a person should be emotionally ready to take the steps towards success and give themselves achievable goals with realistic results and benchmarks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other studies suggest<\/span><\/a>, successful resolutions stem from clearly defined goals, accountability, and creating small habits that will eventually shape overall behavior. While creating a bucket list of behaviors for a better you is great activity, focusing on just one or two of these goals for your New Year\u2019s resolutions helps make them more reachable. \u00a0\u00a0Sharing your resolutions with your friends, family, and coworkers creates an accountability system, making you more likely to follow through. \u00a0And developing small habits that positively relate to your resolution will assist in a gradual, overall behavior change that will stick well beyond 2016.<\/span><\/p>\n

Taking these suggestions for success into account, let\u2019s revisit a popular resolution for property managers in 2016 \u2013 getting organized.<\/span><\/p>\n

What does getting organized mean to you?<\/span><\/p>\n