Sound Familiar?
Pesky Problem
Your hosting motivation has ups and downs.
Of course it does. Because despite all your hosting accolades and five-star reviews, you are still human. Some days you’re chomping at the bit to prepare the perfect guest experience, and other days it feels like a chore. This pendulum of motivation is natural, but also super predictable. Since we know those low motivation days will inevitably crop up this year, let’s do a little prep work now.
Let's Try This
Bite-Size Solution
Create an uplifting motto to energize you.
“Every guest is my first guest.” This is the motto Superhost and Airbnb Community Leader Clara Brosnaham returns to as she prepares for her next guest. Despite hosting hundreds of travelers over many years, this mantra keeps the process feeling fresh for her.
Once you’ve established your hosting rhythm, the stays can start to blur together. But everyone remembers their first time hosting with distinct clarity: all the preparation, that ribbon-cutting feeling, the combination of nerves and excitement as the first review arrived. So when motivation dips, a motto like this anchors Clara back to that first-stay energy and helps her create that magical experience for her guests. (It’s clearly working! Did you see her reviews?)
5 Minutes
Here's Your First Step
Draft three different hosting mottos.
Your turn! Time to draft a few different mottos to support your own hosting. Grab a pen and paper, set a timer for a few minutes, and see what comes up. Looking for inspiration? Clara recommends taking a quick tour of your guest book. More likely than not, it’s brimming with ideas.
Once you’ve got three or so mottos that stand out to you, try them on for size. See which one really pumps your energy as you prepare for your next guests, pick the winner, and start incorporating it into your routine. A little sticky note or phone reminder will help engrain it into your routine so that it’s waiting and ready to pick up your energy on the days you need it most.
INSPIRED BY you
This week’s Big Heart Hosting post was inspired by Clara, Airbnb Superhost and Community Leader in Pensacola, Florida, USA. Just click here to explore the full listing.