Coaching Corner: Going in circles?
By “Coach” Marilou Butcher Roth
Earlier this week I was speaking with a client who was working from home on that particular day. As soon as our call began, she let me know that her robotic vacuum was in process and she was attempting to go somewhere other than where the vacuum was! Apparently, this little robot found amusement in his/her floor cleaning and followed a path that made little to no sense. Where it would seem most logical to clean one room at a time, the robot went from room to room with no apparent pattern.
My highly tuned-in client brought up how by observing the robot she had thoughts of times when humans behave in a similar fashion. It was a great insight, as there are definitely moments when we organize ourselves and our time in such a way that is not the most efficient.
Do you ever find yourself going from task to task, and feel as if you are “all over the place?” It happens! This week, pay attention to how you are organizing your time. When you sit down to tackle paperwork, decide what needs to happen first. You may want to make a list to follow, if you find that helpful. There is no right or wrong here, it is what works best for you. The key is to stay focused as best you can. This is true for all activities — let’s use cleaning the house. Do you find yourself efficient with this task, or do you seem to be easily distracted by bright shiny objects?
We often talk about being present in conversations, which allows improved communication. Now, let’s do the same with our tasks at hand — be present! Bring it!!
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.
