23rd April 2020 / Prue Fletcher: A MINDFUL APPROACH TO THE PROPERTY MARKET

Given the constant stream of negative news regarding COVID-19, it's easy to feel uncertain about the current market. Since coronavirus has altered the way in which we go about our daily business and threatens our sense of security, anxiety can be an understandable response.

It can be challenging to navigate the external while trying to let go of negative thoughts and emotions. Luckily, we have the opportunity to forge a united response rather than having a knee-jerk reaction to every news or real estate headline.

Becoming aware of what triggers certain feelings for you is the first step towards altering your response and channeling certain anxieties for the greater good. So, next time you notice your thoughts running away from you when engaging with someone about the current market, ask yourself these four questions:

Is it:

• Kind? Taking the time to acknowledge how someone else is feeling empowers us to respond with kindness.
• Necessary? Is the information I'm delivering necessary? Simplify your message and stick to the facts, using reputable industry sources.
• True? Don't buy into mass hysteria. Now is the time to listen with intention and respond with clarity, refrain from reacting and therefore, overreacting.
• Securing? In times of high stress, it's easy to let frustrations get in the way of skillful communication.