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Let’s just face it: ‘property manager’ probably is nowhere near the most physically active job around. A large part of the day is spent sitting behind a desk or driving to and from rental showings. Truth be told, if you’re a property manager, you probably spend a lot more time on your bum than is ideal.

That is exactly why it is so important to lead a healthy lifestyle as a property manager. For one thing, it will keep you healthier overall and lower your risk for a number of diseases. It will make you much happier. Staying healthy as a property manager will also help you do a better job at work. It will up your productivity and your creativity. Best of all, it lowers your stress.

Below are five of the ways that I stay healthy as a property manager. They’re all small little things that make big differences both in how I feel and in how much I get done during the day.

Get Up and Stretch During the Day

On those days that I am pretty much immobile at my desk for eight hours straight – which is quite a few of them, I make it my mission to get up and stretch at least once per hour. Luckily, I’m my own boss, so I can do this pretty much whenever I like. I’ll get up out of my chair, walk around the office a bit, and stretch out my arms, legs, neck, and back.

Arrive at Showings a Little Early

Whenever I have a rental showing scheduled, I try to arrive at the property a half hour to an hour early. While my main reason for doing this is so that I can check up on the property and get things into ‘showing’ order, I also use the extra time to take a quick walk around the block. Doing this allows me to give my legs a much-needed stretch without wasting any of my workday – I use the walk to check on things around the neighborhood and see if anything new is happening.

Bring Your Own Lunch

If you’re a property manager, you probably eat out a lot. I know that I do. There are some great spots right near my office. Unfortunately, I’m often tempted to eat something quick, easy, and unhealthy because I’m just so busy with work. Days that I am doing a lot of showings are even worse – it’s hard not to pull in somewhere for a quick bite when you are spending so much time in your car. To cut down on the amount of unhealthy food that I eat, I almost always try to pack my own healthy lunch. I make sure to include enough fruits and veggies to get me through the day and a tasty centerpiece like a sandwich.

Get Off Your Feet at Home

It’s hard not to just flop down on the couch after a long day at the office. However, if you’re sitting all day at work, it is essential to your health that you don’t just do the same at home. I try to attend Cross Fit sessions whenever possible. If I can’t make it, I might shoot some hoops for a bit or even just take a twenty minute walk around my neighborhood. Even the smallest amount of exercise each evening can do wonders for your health and productivity.

Drink Enough Water

It’s amazing how many people don’t drink enough water each day! It is one of the most important things that you can do for your body. In addition to keeping your body healthy, eight or more glasses or water per day helps your brain. I know that I’m always a lot sharper and more energized when I’m fully hydrated. I get a lot more done.

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