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



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Theme Song: Just One More Thing by Bob Hart

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