Sometimes, I think we as people forget that we have the opportunity at work to be happy, to learn new things, to succeed when we try those new things, and most of all to control our attitude. I believe that attitude is the one thing that we can control when so many other things are out of our control. This strongly applies when we are working for someone else and in a kitchen that is split with the restaurant side (which is why we import croissants and pastry dough, not enough space!)
This past week, I have had to take my love for baking and use that to fuel my attitude and what I give to others. I can no longer be negatively affected by others. It's a daily choice to be happy, some days being easier than others.
Over the weekend, I went to a Wellness Expo at my gym, Kadi Fit, and the motivational speaker really touched on this topic. He used a tv remote control as an analogy for your life. I actually took notes and wanted to share the breakdown of how easy it is to just say yes to being happy and taking your life where you want it to go. There are a few buttons on the remote control that apply directly to our lives.
Power button - First thing to do is TURN IT ON! Have you turned your life on? Are you starting with the one thing that will take you where you want to go and putting both feet in?
Channel button - there will be different stations (seasons, times) in your life. What station are you on right now? Have you pressed the up or down button to get to that next station?
Guide button - this is the circle of influence in your life. Who have you surrounded yourself with? Do you need to let some of these people go? Or are you adding more and more people to your circle who inspire you to get better or do more?
Volume button - the intensity of what you are doing. How high is your intensity when you are working toward your goals? My Commit 30 planner uses this button well. You have to set your goals for the month and at the end of the month you have to rate your efforts towards achieving your goals.
Mute button - shutting out the negativity. Are you listening to people's doubts about you and what you're capable of? Or are you reversing what people say and turning it into something positive? You don't need to prove anything to them. It's for you. It's to prove to yourself that "yes you can do that!"
You are in control of what you want out of your life. So what is it that you want? The speaker ended with us saying out loud "I will grind till it's mine". He needs to brand that immediately.
I want to open my own bakery. That's the only thing on my bucket list. That's it. Travel is amazing, but if I open my bakery and never see Australia or Seattle, I will still be loving life! I will still be loving my Kadi Life (Kadi Fit's new brand that is bringing more to the table than just working out, it's a lifestyle of health, wellness, and community collaboration).
Hopefully this is useful for your life goals as well. Hopefully this will get you off your couch or out of your bed wanting to do and be more. It doesn't even take a lot. The beautiful NC weather, albeit a bit chilly today, is really helping me to get up and move on my days off.
Now that you just can't wait for this to be over because you want to get up and go, I'll show you some baked goods. Maybe you can go bake.. or eat something now.
Croissants
Breakfast biscuits made from scratch
Almond, Cinnamon, and Pecan Rolls
Sara Hord (chef and owner of Millstone) and I baking away and sipping on some Cremant
Ginger Apple Cranberry Tarts produced by drinking Cremant.. or by pure talent?
I have been using my Instagram account (@ashlauren225) to post stories daily about baking and Kadi Fit on the go. It's been an interesting process, but I believe social media is a great resource to promoting your business and brand
Now you can go and do😊 Happy Baking!
