Coaching Corner: Eek! My desk is a mess!
By Marilou Butcher Roth, Master Coach
Please take a look at your desk and tell me I am not the only one with the surface of my desk covered with paperwork! This is not normal and I do not like it! And yet, here I am with countless pieces of paper staring back at me with judgement! Come on...anyone else?
There is something about the weather this year that seems to be getting the best of my productivity and apparently I am allowing this! When it is cold, I find that my perception of freedom seems to be challenged. House to car...car to building...etc. My outside activities are curtailed, as I abhor being cold! Wow! I am sounding quite whiney as well!
It does appear that there will be items that do not get accomplished as quickly as usual, and I need to be okay with that. So, you may be asking, what needs to happen here? My best thoughts are of implementing structure in a friendly way. Staying consistent with activities that create support have been and hopefully will continue to be helpful. It may sound silly, but making my bed, for example, creates a much more positive mindset than if I leave the disheveled covers in their place, awaiting our return that evening.
Think simple things. Be kind to yourself -- I know that I am not the only one making my way until the buds of spring make their welcome appearance! And remember, each day brings us that much closer to spring!
Marilou Butcher Roth
Marilou Butcher Roth is the owner of The MBR Group, a coaching and training company working primarily with REALTORS who have a desire to work and live from a more inspired place. She is also the Broker/Owner of Group REALTORS in Cincinnati.
Marilou is a member of the Ohio REALTORS Board of Directors and past chairman of the organization’s Communications Committee.
