Have you spotted those yellow buses yet? As students return to school this fall, let’s delve into back-to-school preparations for parents and children. Kickstart mornings. Some are early birds, and some are night owls, but regardless of which category one falls into, it is important to have a solid morning routine. Some strategies for creating a stress-free morning routine include preparing clothes and lunches the night before, setting alarms earlier and having a checklist for everything needed that day. If you must drive kids to school, always allow plenty of time to get there since morning traffic will be busy. Nobody needs to start their mornings off with road rage. Music soothes the soul! Play relaxing music in the car to have a happy and relaxed mind frame. Essential oils have many benefits. Diffuse various blends for each time of the day. Have some orange or lemon balm blends for the morning to get an energetic start. Then, in the afternoon, diffuse a cinnamon blend during homework time for another energy boost. Enjoy lavender and vanilla oils in the evening for a relaxing feel before bed. Study habits. Everyone needs to form some time management throughout the day. Effective study techniques like the Pomodoro technique are effective for students and those learning more skills. Create a designated homework space and provide healthy after-school snacks such as nut butter and apples. The sugar in the apple will give them a quick stimulant, and nut butter is a good protein and fat source that won’t ruin dinner. Use planners or apps to stay organized. Unfortunately, paper planners are becoming obsolete in our digital world. Any.do is an app that’s an aesthetically pleasing to-do list. It prioritizes tasks, adds subtasks, and organizes things into categories. Another app...
Better Balance
With apartment living
There’s no arguing that work-life balance is a crucial issue for many Americans, as studies show that we are all working longer and harder than ever before. Yardi client Lincoln Property Company put together this infographic that shows how apartment living can help reduce stress levels. “Work life balance is definitely a hot topic both internally for our employees and externally for our customers. We were most excited about communicating the way apartment living can reduce stress and enhance work/life balance by having all of your maintenance handled for you and included in your rent as well as the amenities that are on-site, which can save our residents money and time,” said Jennifer Stacioka, Vice President – Marketing & Training for Lincoln Property Co. Lincoln, one of the largest property managers in the U.S., was founded in 1965. Today, the company manages 140,000 apartments units within its residential portfolio. We asked Stacioka what amenities residents seem to most appreciate when it comes to finding better work-life balance. “Fitness Centers to save residents time, since it is on-site, and money, since it is included in the rent. We also are finding the lounge areas are very popular for our residents – they are congregating there to work instead of going into an office. Having a business center/place to print and a conference room are great features too, so our residents can hold meetings at their building. Pet parks are another popular feature…residents can meet their neighbors and form a sense of community and not have to go far to exercise their pet.” An upswing in the popularity of apartment renting has broadened the appeal of the apartment lifestyle across demographic categories, Stacioka noted. “We are definitely seeing more renters by choice…wanting to be near the urban core or in walkable suburban areas close to shopping, dining, arts etc. We used to always think of renters as Gen Y, but are seeing a more diverse group of demographics for the reasons listed above as well as no hassle maintenance and the flexibility to move around if the need arises personally or professionally,” Stacioka said. Thanks to Lincoln Property Company for permission of reuse for the infographic below. Post this on your site (Embed...
