Contributed by Melissa Ramsey CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAM 

In 2021, as chair of CAI’s Community Association Managers Council, we focused on the health and wellness of managers. Over the course of that year, I became the CAI wellness guru. Since then, the conversation has evolved to include muchneeded dialogue around mental health and mindset in the industry.   

People often talk about our industry in a negative light. Whether complaining about a recent violation or the potential for new legislation, there is always something wrong with community associations. Everyone is burned out from the negativity, and we continue to hold conflict resolution classes to support members.   

As I embark on my term as CAI president this year, I would like to engage in a much broader health and wellness conversation. What if we focused efforts around the good? Imagine spending time and energy promoting the positive aspects of managing a community. We take time to highlight the wins and promote the accomplishments of volunteers, managers, and business partners.

Taking a positive approach can do wonders for physical and mental well-being. If we engaged in more positive self-talk, we would decrease stress levels, increase work performance, and improve relationships.   

I encourage all CAI members to take the time to think about:  

  • What does wellness look like for our industry?   
  • What are the traits and characteristics that make us healthy? 
  • What accomplishments have been made to advance our roles? 
  • How can you implement positive affirmations into your daily routine? 

We are a diverse community of professionals willing and able to support and boost colleagues and the industry. We are connected through our experiences. We understand the struggles and can offer each other encouragement for brighter days ahead.

With your support, we can show the world how healthy and happy community associations can be. 

Melissa Ramsay is principal consultant at Mosaic Community Consulting in Lancaster, S.C., and CAI’s 2025 president. 

>>Read more about Melissa in “A Positive Mindset” from Common Ground January February 2025. 

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