Here's how you can establish boundaries and prioritize self-care to avoid burnout in commercial real estate.

Great wisdom and advice John! God set it up this way for a reason! The great coach Vince Lombardi said, “fatigue makes cowards of us all!

Setting boundaries can be difficult as an entrepreneur. Some of the best people doing it on their own are in a constant state of being on the edge. A couple of things I do are: -Build a team. This is a must if you want to have time for your family, friends, and yourself. -Accountability charts are a great tool to ensure you set AND KEEP boundaries. If it doesn't fall under you in the chart, it is someone else's job. It is still ultimately your responsibility, but a lot of the legwork can free you up for other tasks and you can support when needed. -Never stop learning. One idea in a book can change the way you run your business. It is your job to find the best way to work "on" your business, and not so much "in" your business.

Establishing boundaries and prioritizing self-care in commercial real estate can be challenging but crucial to prevent burnout. Here are some strategies: 1. **Set Clear Work Hours**: Define your work hours and stick to them as much as possible. This helps create a clear boundary between work and personal time. 2. **Delegate Tasks**: Identify tasks that can be delegated to others, whether it's administrative work, property management tasks, or routine inspections. This frees up your time for higher-priority activities. 3. **Learn to Say No**: Don't overcommit yourself. Assess requests and projects carefully before agreeing to take them on. 4. **Prioritize Tasks**: Use time management techniques like Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize tasks

My self-care rituals don't involve me alone... They involve being around people who are not in my "work" spaces. I spend time with: -Spouse -Parents -Siblings -Nieces and Nephews -Friends -Serving at church -Reading books The people groups are separate because I have individual relationships with each of those groups. We surely hang out together, but I don't always count that as quality time. I like to have a quiet cup of coffee or a meal with small groups of people where the issues of life are discussed. Doing that with others is so important for my mental state. I don't know if that counts as "self-care," but it truly makes a difference in my life. I get time alone when I need it, but I find I need my tribe more.

Meditation is a great way to get some mental self care in throughout the day, and it doesn’t require a long period of time to do it…..even 5 minutes at a time can be very beneficial. There are plenty of resources online like on YouTube or the Insight Timer app for free resources for meditation. Also, going out for a brief walk during the workday is great for some fresh air and to get some steps in. For example, walking around our business park at work is a 1/2 mile worth of easy exercise.

Delegating tasks can prevent burnout. Trust your team to handle tasks, freeing up time for essential responsibilities which is better than things not getting done. Maintaining a manageable workload is key to success in commercial real estate.

?? For what (or who) are you really working hard? ?? After an amazing weekend with my family in Park City, I had a realization. I am always hustling and always on the go, but sometimes I forget who I am really doing it all for. Sometimes, in the quest to provide for our loved ones, we can often overlook that all they truly want is US. This weekend was a beautiful reminder that what really matters is FAMILY and the ones you love. At the end of the day, no amount of money, no career success, no lucrative business or investment can ever replace them. So, let’s make it our mission to not only give our loved ones the best gifts (though those are nice too!) but to give them what they can’t get anywhere else: OURSELVES.

Can you still experience burnout if you're passionate about the industry? I love this conversation, I believe it's much harder but even the things we love the most can become too much! Take a breather and get back at it!