Coaching Corner: Put Down That Bag of Chips!
By Master Coach Marilou Butcher Roth
Over my many years of coaching, I have noticed recurring themes amongst my clients and, sometimes, even myself. One of the more prevalent themes is around how we spend our time. Personally, I strive to spend my time purposefully (although that does not always come to pass), and I might find myself unnecessarily in front of the television with nothing specific that I even want to watch!
I am not passing judgment on myself or any of you for spending your time unconsciously; noticing this pattern is extremely helpful in getting yourself back to a good feeling space. Using the above example, I do not realize that I am checking out until much after it occurs.
Where am I going with this today? I am looking more closely at how we all may be feeding into the malaise that can occur, often catching us by surprise, and happening to us, not paying attention to how we are spending our precious time. We need to bring our awareness to what activities promote our joy and fulfillment, instead of tuning out.
It can be easy to go into default mode — it may be television, or perhaps food is your go-to. Today, take stock of where you are right now, and throughout the day, pause and ask yourself if you are spending your time in alignment with your goals, desires, and values. This isn’t hard — it merely requires your attention. Sometimes it’s as simple as turning off that TV and putting down that bag of chips!!
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.
