S1 Ep13: How to Bring Mindfulness to Buying or Selling a Home

Jun 1

Click above to view the full episode on YouTube.

Know that old saying “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence?” On its face, it’s about envying your neighbor’s lawn-care skills. As a metaphor, it’s about dissatisfaction with your present life. In this episode our guest Jessie Mahoney explains how you can shift that dynamic by bringing “pause and presence” to your home search and your life at home. “The grass is greener where you water it,” she says.

Highlights

With the right Realtor helping, you too can have a wholesome and healthy home search
Just because everyone else is doing it (buying a home) doesn’t mean you should
That it’s “a deal” doesn’t matter if the home doesn’t feel good
A home search or sale is a great way to grow a relationship
Real estate agents need counseling skills in order to be effective
Hypervigilance is a destroyer of joy
Catastrophizing, FOMO and other fear-based strategies can make you miserable
Luxury doesn’t necessarily mean expensive or trendy or rarefied
Pleasure is underrated in our lives
Jessie’s simple tips for becoming more present
Achieving your goals doesn’t bring happiness
If you want marital harmony, it’s best to avoid fixers
If you’re anxious over your search, remember it’s going to turn out better than you think