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  • Tips to Avoid Burnout when House Hunting

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    Shopping for a house is tiring. It’s easy to get burnt out, but read these tips to avoid burnout when house hunting.

    Avoid Burnout by Limiting the Time you Spend On House Hunting

    Don’t obsess and constantly refresh Zillow trying to catch the latest house being posted on the market. Set aside time each day, or a few times a week where you check those sites.

    I like to block my time out using a planner to keep myself on track. Sometimes I see a house and I feel like I need to act immediately and push other priorities to the side. So just pulling up Zillow may seem like an innocent thing, but it can throw other priorities out the window.

    That is why I like to plan my time with a planner, it keeps me on track with other priorities.

    Set Aside Time for Hobbies

    Make sure you continue to set aside time for the things you enjoy doing. House shopping can become consuming very quickly. Your weekends and evenings will be spent touring houses, so you’ll lose some free time.

    Again, this goes back to planning your time effectively. Planning leaves you with time for the things you enjoy doing.

    Some of my favorite hobbies are reading, knitting, and doing diamond art. I find these hobbies allow me to turn my brain off and focus on the task at hand. I can unwind and relax and get my brain off of the stress of finding the right house.

    Avoid Burnout by Avoiding the Opinions of Others

    House hunting is hard as is and then throw in the opinions of friends, family members and coworkers and suddenly the process is way more overwhelming than it needs to be.

    If you are one that likes to hear the opinions of others that is fine, certainly ask them. I personally enjoy hearing the opinions of my close loved ones, but that is all. I am not asking my coworkers or all of my friends their opinions on the house.

    It is ultimately YOUR decision to make. If you are easily swayed by the opinions of others you may miss out on something that was right FOR YOU. Or you may get into something that is not right for you.

    I’m an indecisive person and overthink constantly, but I’ve found that the less you tell people about the house process, the easier it becomes.

    This is subjective to who you are as a person, but remember you are living in the house, not Aunt Sue, so sure she can have an opinion, but it doesn’t mean you’re entitled to listen to it.

    Conclusion

    House hunting can be stressful. Utilize these tips to avoid burnout when house hunting. It’s fun, it’s an adventure, but there’s a lot of moving parts and it’s a massive decision. To avoid burnout when house shopping remember to limit the time you spend on the process, make time for your hobbies and don’t rely on the opinions of others.

    This house is YOUR home, make sure you are making the right decision for you and having fun in the process.

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  • Manifest with Daily Affirmations

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    We’ve all heard the terms manifestation and affirmations, but do we all believe we can manifest through the use of daily affirmations?

    Everyone has their own set of beliefs and routines, but the power of affirmations can be magical. I was never a huge believer in what I thought was “woo woo shit” until I dropped my ego and gave it a try.

    What are Affirmations?

    Affirmations are positive phrases you say to yourself to improve your confidence and inner belief in yourself.

    Some people select affirmations and and write them out in their favorite journal each morning. Others choose their affirmations and stand in front of the mirror and repeat them while staring at their reflection. Some do both.

    It sounds silly, but it works.

    Why do Affirmations Work?

    Affirmations work because they are forcing your brain to focus on the positive. You are telling yourself positive things and it is rewiring your subconscious to believe those things.

    Everyone has a subconscious part of the brain that rules their everyday life. Your subconscious holds the beliefs that you live by. A lot of people are subconsciously choosing limiting beliefs that are dictating their lives.

    By implementing positive affirmations into your daily life, you are rewiring your subconscious to have more positive beliefs. It is similar to how meditation and hypnosis works.

    What affirmations should I use?

    You can use any affirmations you want. They can be broad such as “Today is going to be the best day,” or you can get specific for a goal you have coming up.

    Maybe you have a big work presentation coming up, so everyday until then you choose the affirmation, “I aced my presentation.” You can add specifics to it, so if you are presenting to a potential investor, “I aced my presentation and secured the funding from the investor.”

    Some people choose multiple affirmations to incorporate into their daily routine. A few of my favorites are;

    “I am worthy of all of the good that comes my way”

    “My body is strong and healthy.”

    “I am worthy of the love I am shown.”

    How do I implement affirmations into my day?

    You can implement affirmations into your day in a few ways. You can add them to your morning or night routine through journaling. Grab your favorite journal, this one is a great option for affirmations, and write out three to five affirmations, repeating them until you fill the page.

    Or you can stand in front of the mirror and say them out loud to yourself. This can also become a part of your morning or night routine.

    Everytime you go to the bathroom throughout the day you can look in the mirror and repeat your affirmations to yourself.

    You can also record a voice note of you saying your affirmations and play them on repeat in the morning when you are getting ready or at night before bed.

    Conclusion

    Affirmations are powerful. Implement them into your day to day routine and see what difference it makes. Don’t expect a magical overnight transformation, but shifting your mind to think positive thoughts is a really powerful thing.

    When you shift your mindset to one of positivity and inner belief, you will be able to manifest all of your desires.

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