Coaching Corner: What if it Truly is that Simple?
By Master Coach Marilou Butcher Roth
The other day, I was listening to a podcast, and the speaker made a statement regarding “The Hokey Pokey” to the effect of “what if that is what it's all about?” I laughed, then paused, oh my! The Hokey Pokey is simple, easy, and fun, the most challenging part being the distinction of right and left! So, what if simple, easy, and fun were truly what it is all about?
Do we live our lives in a more difficult manner than we need to? I will answer for myself with a big YES, and I can imagine that some of you may answer yes as well. Am I right?
Think of instances within your life (business or personal) where you feel it is harder than you would like it to be. Take your time, I can wait. Got a couple of thoughts? Now, ask yourself if it truly needs to be this hard? Are there actions (or lack of actions) that you might take to create more ease around this particular situation? Have you created thoughts where you feel you have no choice? You always have a choice! Today, identify those challenging situations and allow yourself to explore the possibilities of how to improve your existence within the experience.
Be proactive as well. Create activities within your life that are simple, easy, and fun, that bring you delight. If nothing comes to mind, try this:
You put your right foot in, you take your right foot out, you put your right foot in, and you shake it all about. You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around, and that’s what it's all about!!!
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.
