Coaching Corner: What if it truly is that simple
By "Coach" Marilou Butcher Roth
The other day I was listening to a podcast and the speaker made a statement regarding “The Hokey Pokey,” something to the effect of “what if that is what’s its 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 YES, and I can imagine that some of you may answer yes as well. Am I right? If not, check back on my "Coaching Corner" post next week -- if yes, let’s keep going.
Think of instances within your life (business or personal) where you feel it is a hard way to go. Take your time...I can wait. Got a couple? Now, ask yourself if it truly needs to be this hard? Are there actions (or lack of action) 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! This week, identify those challenging situations and allow yourself to explore the possibilities of how to improve your existence within the experience.
Also, be pro-active as well. Create activities within your life that are simple, easy and fun -- and 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 its all about!!!