by Wellnesscookingacademy | Jun 29, 2024 | Business & Coaching
In the world of productivity, there’s a magical number that can help you achieve more without feeling overwhelmed: three. This simple yet powerful concept can be a game-changer in how you approach your goals and tasks. Let’s dive into why the power of three is so effective and how you can incorporate it into your daily life.
Why the Magic 3?
The number three has a unique power when it comes to managing tasks and goals. Here’s why:
Simplicity and Focus: When you limit yourself to three goals or tasks, it forces you to prioritize and focus on what truly matters. This prevents you from spreading yourself too thin.
Manageable Workload: Tackling three tasks is manageable and less likely to lead to feelings of overwhelm. It’s enough to make significant progress without being daunting.
Enhanced Productivity: With fewer tasks to juggle, you can dedicate more time and energy to each, leading to higher quality outcomes.
Applying the Power of Three
Weekly Goals: No More Than Three
When setting your weekly goals, stick to no more than three. This focused approach ensures that you stay on track and make consistent progress. Write them down and keep them visible throughout the week. Once you’ve completed these goals, evaluate and set three new ones for the following week, or repeat any unfinished goals.
Big Rocks: Prioritize Three Major Projects
For your larger, more significant projects—often referred to as “big rocks”—limit yourself to three. Reevaluate these big rocks quarterly and adjust as needed. This keeps your long-term objectives aligned with your weekly goals, ensuring a coherent path toward success.
Client Recommendations: Limit to Three
When working with clients, provide no more than three recommendations at a time. This helps prevent overwhelming them with too many options and ensures they can focus on the most impactful actions.
The Power of Three in Your Life
Have you noticed that whenever you try to tackle more than three things at once, you start to feel overloaded? This is a common experience. The power of three helps mitigate this by providing a clear and manageable framework for your tasks and goals.
Think of the magic three as your work holy trinity. Keep it sacred and honor your time. By focusing on three key goals, you keep your objectives in sight until completion. This methodical approach can significantly boost your productivity and sense of achievement.
Accountability: The Secret to Success
One of the best pieces of advice for achieving your goals is to have an accountability partner. A weekly call to set goals and review progress can make a huge difference. If you don’t have an accountability partner, join us on odd Fridays for our free group coaching sessions. Speaking your goals out loud to someone else increases your chances of completion. It’s funny how we’re more likely to let ourselves down than someone else.
Join the Conversation
Do you use the power of three in your life? How has it impacted your productivity and goal achievement? We’d love to hear about your experiences. Share your thoughts with us and let us know what works for you.
Watch and Learn
Check out this video of Lori and me discussing how to harness the power of three in your daily routine. It’s packed with practical tips and insights to help you make the most of this powerful concept.
By embracing the power of three, you can streamline your efforts, stay focused, and achieve more with less stress. Start implementing this strategy today and see the difference it makes in your productivity and overall sense of accomplishment.
Using the power of three can transform how you approach your goals and tasks. Whether it’s setting weekly goals, managing big projects, or providing client recommendations, the power of three ensures you stay focused and productive. Embrace the power of three, and watch your productivity soar!
by Wellnesscookingacademy | May 30, 2024 | Business & Coaching
Have you ever gone through your old journals, notes, or recordings and learned something new from your past self? It happens more often than you might think! We tend to create so much content through journaling, brainstorming, and documenting ideas, only to forget about it and move on to the next project. But those old musings could hold the key to unlocking your hidden creativity and kickstarting your next big idea.
I recently revisited some videos I made back in 2016 when first starting the Wellness Cooking Academy. Despite changes in scenery and my appearance, the core messages resonated as much today as they did then. It was both humbling and insightful to receive wisdom from my younger self.
The truth is, those of us drawn to help others and make a positive difference tend to attract fellow creative, idea-generating personalities. We’re overflowing with so much inspiration that we struggle to organize and follow through on concepts before moving to the next. There’s no such thing as too many ideas – you just need the right system to organize them!
An analogy that struck me recently compares our journey to assembling a 1,000-piece puzzle without the picture. Of course it seems overwhelming and scattered…until you see the final image that brings all the pieces together. That’s why having a roadmap or action plan is so crucial for creative dreamers. It provides the structure to unite our visions into an achievable reality.
One important phrase I keep circling back to is “rinse and repeat.” So many successful philosophies and practices work precisely because they are repeated consistently over time. It’s about building habits, not just taking one-off actions. Repetition is how new perspectives and lifestyle changes solidify.
If you’re feeling stuck or uninspired, I encourage you to dig back through your old journals, notebooks, and recorded musings from the past. You’ll be amazed at the nuggets of wisdom and innovative ideas hiding in plain sight from your previous self. Let those moments of prior insight be the spark to reignite your creativity and passion for your current journey.
Here are a few strategies to help boost our productivity:
Review and Reflect:
🌿 Take some time to assess what has worked well this year and identify areas for improvement. Let’s celebrate our successes and learn from our challenges.
Set Clear Goals:
🌿Establish specific, measurable objectives for your next quarter. Whether it’s completing projects, increasing sales, or enhancing team collaboration, clarity will help us stay focused.
Prioritize Tasks:
🌿With deadlines approaching, it’s crucial to prioritize tasks effectively. Let’s leverage tools and techniques that help us stay organized and manage our time efficiently.
Communication is Key:
🌿Keep the lines of communication open. Regular check-ins can help us stay aligned and address any roadblocks promptly.
Take Care of Yourself:
🌿 Remember to prioritize your well-being. Taking breaks and practicing self-care will enhance our overall productivity.
And as always, surround yourself with like-minded folks also striving to make a difference. Our community has free live calls usually at least once a month, be on the look out, where we discuss roadmaps, rinse and repeat habits, and more to help organize your visions into reality. Feel free to try out a low-cost sample class like our popular Cooking on a Budget program to get a taste of how we operate. The biggest transformations start with tiny inspired actions!
Need some help with all the tech and social media stuff that goes into running a business? Check out Lori’s Power Hour on The Social Bee Marketing.
by Wellnesscookingacademy | May 23, 2024 | Business & Coaching
As a healthy cooking instructor on the move, having the right portable kitchen setup is key. When you’re teaching classes in temporary spaces like community centers, yoga studios, or churches that don’t have full kitchens, you need to be prepared. Here are the essential pieces of equipment and supplies to invest in for running mobile cooking classes with ease:
Mobile Cooktop or Hot Plate
At the heart of your portable kitchen is a sturdy portable burner or induction hot plate. Look for one with adjustable temperature controls that canHandle everything from simmering to high-heat searing. A single burner is space-efficient for travel.
High-Powered Blender
A quality high-speed blender like a Vitamix is a versatile powerhouse for whipping up dressings, dips, smoothies, nut butters and more in live demos. Choose one with a tamper to easily blend thick mixtures.
Prep Essentials
Pack a beveled plastic cutting board, a chef’s knife, vegetable peeler, box grater, and a selection of microplane zesters/graters. Include a small colander or mesh strainers, plus potholders and clean kitchen towels.
Cookware Basics
At minimum, pack one or two versatile pots or pans with lids that are oven-safe if possible. An 8-inch skillet and a 3-quart saucepan are ultraportable workhorses. A baking sheet and oven mitts are also essential.
Cooking Utensils
Equip a utensil kit with basics like a heat-proof silicone spatula, wooden spoons, ladle, whisk, tongs, can opener, measuring cups/spoons, plus any specialty tools your recipes require.
Ingredients & Storage
Use lightweight storage containers or cooler bags to transport and store fresh produce, dried goods, oils and seasonings. An electric hot plate for keeping ingredients warm can also serve many purposes.
Showing Essentials
For beautifully plated presentations, pack a set of simple white dishes or bowls, plating utensils, and linen napkins. A portable induction burner or chafing dish can help keep finished dishes warm.
Don’t Forget the Power
Bring extension cords rated for your equipment wattage and a power strip to ensure access to outlets. A small folding table provides extra prep space.
Cleaning & Safety
Tote a bottle of dish soap, cleaning rags, and paper towels. Bring potholders, food thermometers, and a fire extinguisher per fire codes.
With this streamlined mobile cooking classroom setup, you can whip up delicious recipes virtually anywhere and teach your healthy cooking skills in any temporary space. Just pack it all up in storage containers and coolers for easy transport to each class location!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to teach healthy cooking classes?
Do you love to cook and inspire others? Have you always wished there was a way to turn your passion into a career? Do you already teach classes but are having trouble figuring out how to actually make money?
Let me show you how you can create a system using cooking classes as the starting point in your unique sales funnel.
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by Wellnesscookingacademy | May 16, 2024 | Business & Coaching
Running a business and creating programs can be tough, but it’s important to include self-love in the process of trying to build your coaching business. Create a relaxing, spa-like environment at home and in your workspace. Buy yourself fresh flowers, a new candle, or freshen up your space. Take time for a bubble bath and romance yourself.
Show some love for your business too as you build your coaching business. Focus on the aspects you enjoy and keep things simple. Plan out your week to create a feeling of accomplishment. Don’t get caught up in the noise – stay true to your mission and why you started this journey in the first place.
Get back to your roots! If you’re trying to build your coaching business, you need exposure. Being visible as a real person and connecting with your audience is invaluable. Grassroots methods like teaching cooking classes allow you to get in front of your people.
Start with the end goal in mind, then work backwards step-by-step. You build momentum as you go – there are no shortcuts. Choose a couple of promotion methods and focus your energy there as you build your coaching business. Coaching is a real job that takes time to build a loyal, responsive following through perseverance, focus and commitment.
Avoid shiny object syndrome – stay the course with your plan:
Foolproof Focus checklist:
☐ Decide what your business will look like (end in mind)
☐ Why you want to coach
☐ Know who you help and how
☐ Follow a business roadmap/plan
☐ Follow each specific step, not trying to skip steps
☐ Have your projects separated, only work on one at a time!
☐ Know what you are charging, stretch and stick with it
☐ Lastly….Get out of your comfort zone!
Don’t underestimate personal connection as you build your coaching business. People crave support in our tech-driven world. When you share your personality and story alongside programs, you become relatable as you build your coaching business.
Teach cooking classes like I did for over 10 years – it works! You position yourself as the expert. You can teach at yoga studios, health food stores, kitchenware stores, corporations, churches, community centers, private homes, doctor’s offices and more.
Are you ready to put the love and fun back into your journey? It’s time to get to work to build your coaching business! Check out the Wellness Cooking Academy.
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by Lori Riddle | Apr 15, 2021 | Business & Coaching
Running your own business is no easy feat. It doesn’t matter if you have a physical business, or if your company is based online, or both. When you work for yourself, every single task that must be executed on a daily basis for every aspect of the operation you’re running falls on you.
Many business owners who are just starting out or have only been in operation for a few years feel the frustration of trying to manage everything as a one-man or one-woman show, or as a micro biz with just a handful of employees.
It’s especially difficult when you don’t have a lot of startup capital to invest in all of the people, systems and processes needed to keep the daily functions running in a seamless way. So you’re doing it alone, hoping to eventually catch up with all of the little things that fall to the wayside while you spend your days and nights putting out emergency work-related fires.
But the catching up part never happens, and this drains your energy. Being chronically strapped for time in your business can cause a once-enthusiastic entrepreneur to become jaded and want to give up.
But you shouldn’t give up!
Nothing replaces the satisfaction of running your own operation and making money doing it on your own terms. Nothing beats being of service to other people while having the freedom and flexibility to make your own decisions and put all of your ideas into motion as a small business owner.
What does all of this mean? Basically, it points to the need for shortcuts in your business.
For anyone who owns a small business or freelance enterprise, and is attempting to go it alone or with a very small staff, shortcuts and practical solutions are key. And one of the biggest time sucks for the small business owner, where shortcuts can be a lifesaver and total game changer, is creating content and programs.
That is why the Wellness Cooking Academy certification course goes far beyond any popular done-for-you programs. It is more like a business-in-a-box that will give you the tools and the backing that you need to jump-start your wellness-related business.
Instead of spending valuable time creating programs and classes from scratch, why not be out there teaching cooking classes or coaching your groups where you can actually be making some money.
Believe me when I say I feel your pain when it comes to creating the business that you have always dreamed of. I love learning but, I believe that right now you need more strategies and support than recipes, although you get those too!
You already have the knowledge and passion that you need. What is missing is a system with tools and an incredible team of “insiders” to get you making money.
You can find out all the details over on the certification page. If you’re not ready to go all in yet, you can also purchase single classes on the additional resources page.
by Lori Riddle | Apr 6, 2021 | Business & Coaching
Coaching, in its modern format, has been around since the late 1990’s. People still think of it as something new, but in reality, Coaching has been around for millennia. There has never been a period in mankind’s history where Coaches did not exist.
Sure, it might have looked a little different, but Coaching is as old as the hills. Modern day Coaching may be more refined and a lot more commercially viable, but the principles remain the same.
What Does a Coach Do?
Coaches have the skills and knowledge to advise, support, and encourage their client.
They help them to:
- Make sound decisions
- Take effective actions
- Resolve their challenges in the most efficient way possible
- Learn from the process, so they can repeat it whenever they want
A coach also has the ability to remain detached from the issues at hand.
Consider the wise words of Albert Einstein:
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them”
Time Is Money
In the modern era, in life and business, time is money. There’s an ever-increasing amount of cooperation and collaboration going on both in businesses and in peoples’ private lives. We need to figure things out almost on the fly these days while dealing with different time zones and cultures.
Everyone has their own unique issues to handle alongside everything else that needs to be accommodated, and then there’s the technology we all use to connect with everybody and everything.
Life is definitely more complex today and it certainly seems to be speeding up every time you turn around. It doesn’t take long before we begin to have thoughts of overwhelm and burnout on our minds.
The question we need to ask ourselves is this: “How long can I justify spending time and money on this issue trying to figure it out for myself, knowing what Albert Einstein said about problem solving?”
If having a Coach could save you time and money, it would be ridiculous NOT to hire one, wouldn’t it?
Throughout history, every King has had an Advisor (Coach) in every culture. Every military leader has had a Strategist (Coach), every World Class Athlete has had a trainer (Coach), and every Entertainer has had a Manager (Coach).
Who Hires a Coach?
The only conclusion we can draw from the history of Coaching is that the people who hire a Coach fall into two camps:
- People who are at the top of their game and want to stay there, or
- People who aspire to be at the top of their game and want to get there as fast as they can
Many people will say that they want to change themselves, their life, their job, or their circumstances, but in real terms, they are fearful of change. They delay, procrastinate, and make excuses. They lack self-confidence and the drive to follow through. It’s human nature. It’s what ordinary people always do.
People who hire a Coach are not ordinary people.
They are inspired and have vision. They embrace change and are prepared to get fully engaged in making positive changes in their life. Plus, they don’t want it to take forever!
They have a sense of urgency, and they want someone they can lean on, confide in, use as a sounding board, and rely on to help them make the inevitable tough decisions that they can see on the horizon.
People hiring their first Coach are often racked with pessimism. They think, “What if I waste my money?”
Consider that, before you hire a coach, you’re already wasting time, which is the same as money, and you lack the resources to resolve the issues at hand. It would cost you less to hire a Coach and find out first-hand and NOW how unbelievably useful a Coach can be.
People who are hiring their second or subsequent Coach have no pessimism. What they are looking for is the perfect fit for them and the circumstances they find themselves in.
Within reason, money is not the issue and they never think about the possibility of wasting it. Their main concern is finding the RIGHT Coach and then hoping that the Coach they choose has a spot left open where they can be accommodated, and can they start today?
Is Hiring a Coach Right For You?
Maybe. Maybe not.
- Are you at a point where NOT taking action is costing you time and money?
- Do you feel stuck in your struggles?
- Could you use encouragement and sage advice in moving forward?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, perhaps a coach can get you moving in the right direction to help you create the life you desire – and sooner rather than later.
