Coaching Corner: Eenie, meenie, miney, mo

By "Coach" Marilou Butcher Roth

Ah, choices! We all have the availability to choose -- are you utilizing that ability fully? Paying attention to what we want throughout the course of our day will give us the practice we need when big decisions come our way. In my experience, it's the little choices that most often go by the wayside.

Just today, in speaking with a client about this, there was a situation where my client was participating in an activity that they found to be less than desirable. When looking further into this, it wasn't something they really wanted to do -- it was more of a “should.” Sometimes, it is uncomfortable to look our choices and wants square in the face. “If I choose to say no then ____________.” Or, “Nobody else can really handle this so I had better continue”.

Sometimes the choice is about an action we need to decide upon. And, sometimes it is as simple as deciding what you want to eat at any point in time. Along those lines, there is a tremendous amount of benefit if you become more tuned-in to what you actually want when you are hungry rather than just grabbing food. Trust me -- I have been known to be a grabber at times!

So this week, i invite you to tune in to YOU -- what do you choose in every situation. Keep yourself from going into default mode by proactively choosing! Start first thing in the morning with breakfast choices, clothing choices, whether or not you jump right onto your computer, etc. You may want to create a reminder that is in front of you. One of my favorites is:

Now You Have a Choice

And, to quote a very old show...“Choose wisely grasshopper.” Happy choosing!

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.

Contact Marilou at  to see if coaching is right for you.

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