Feeling Uninspired for Pampered Chef Conference: How to Rekindle the Excitement

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The forum discussion centers on rekindling excitement for the Pampered Chef Conference amidst feelings of burnout and personal challenges. The original poster expresses a lack of enthusiasm for the event, citing a new job and reduced commitment to Pampered Chef as contributing factors. Other participants emphasize the potential for inspiration and networking at the conference, encouraging a positive mindset and suggesting that attending could provide valuable insights and connections. Ultimately, the consensus is that attending the conference, even with diminished excitement, can lead to unexpected benefits and renewed motivation.

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  • Awareness of personal motivation and burnout management
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This discussion is beneficial for Pampered Chef consultants, direct sales professionals, and anyone experiencing burnout or seeking motivation to engage with their business at conferences.

dianevill
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I just cannot get into it this year. I saw KaseyDee's thread and how excited she is, and I just can't get there. This is my fourth conference. My director doesn't go anymore, and I have one recruit that's going (three others are just hobbiests and one's in the hospital as I type having a baby). I AM excited to spend time with Dawn and to see my fellow Wave 3 Cheffers, but that's it! I'm not even excited about the new products, I'm really not excited to be sitting through workshops or hours of general sessions. I'm actually thinking of bailing on everything and hanging out in Chicago:eek:!

I think maybe I'm just done. Some of you know that I started a new job, and as much as I do like it, it's sapping the daylights out of me! I know I can't do PC like I'm used to (2 shows a week). I knocked back my schedule to 2 a month for the next few months (and even those are iffy because I could be called out to a customer's site at any time - I have some of my team-mates scheduled as back-ups). Plus, going to conference just seems to be one more thing I have to do, 3 more days that I'll be gone from my family. Since I'm scaling back, there's a big part of me asking myself why am I taking classes to grow my business?

Help! If it weren't for my recruit I'd have canceled already. Help me to get the excitement back. Maybe once I'm there it'll kick in???
 
You know, that's how I felt last year. I went anyway because...well, just because. I enjoyed it and learned a great deal. If you need to scale back your business there is nothing wrong with that. You can view conference as a break from your more demanding job. I really thought that I would get all excited once I got there, but it never really happened. I talked to more people than I ever had and heard alot of people's stories and stuff. So, it was really beneficial. And while I wasn't jumping all over the place excited I was able to gain a better focus on doing my PC business.
 
dianevill said:
Plus, going to conference just seems to be one more thing I have to do, 3 more days that I'll be gone from my family. Since I'm scaling back, there's a big part of me asking myself why am I taking classes to grow my business?
Help! If it weren't for my recruit I'd have canceled already. Help me to get the excitement back. Maybe once I'm there it'll kick in???
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Maybe you can think of it as...there will be ways introduced to work my business that will make it easier, better, and more enjoyable. And maybe it won't be in a class, but in speaking to someone you are walking next to to your next class or share an armrest with at a general session.
 
Since you've already made the necessary arrangements, there's no need to back out. Let me ask you this. Do you look forward to brushing your teeth?Do you get excited about showering and washing your hair?Motivation wears off. So does bathing. I would imagine that once you're there the excitement will be contagious enough to get your juices flowing. If you can't get excited beforehand, just wait until you hear those squeals of delight when you see your Cheffer Buddies.
 
Diane, I am bummed you're not in Wave 1 with us. I'd love to hang out with you, though I won't be skipping the sessions. I am pretty naughty during the general sessions, though. We'd have fun in those! Find someone to eat M&M's with you and rate the waves from the stage. (No offense to those of you waving from the stage! I'm very encouraged by what you've accomplished to get there and wave. Someday I hope you can rate my wave, too.) Find someone fun to hang around, and have a good time.
 
JAE said:
Diane, I am bummed you're not in Wave 1 with us. I'd love to hang out with you, though I won't be skipping the sessions. I am pretty naughty during the general sessions, though. We'd have fun in those! Find someone to eat M&M's with you and rate the waves from the stage. (No offense to those of you waving from the stage! I'm very encouraged by what you've accomplished to get there and wave. Someday I hope you can rate my wave, too.) Find someone fun to hang around, and have a good time.
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Hmmmm, I wonder who you sat with during General Sessions???:D:p:D(Do you remember the one woman with the bright red dress and the CLEAVAGE shaking all over?)But back to Diane.....I don't get excited about conference before I go - and I have been known to skip out of a session if I didn't care for it......but I always find something GREAT that is worth my going - new friends, new ideas, new inspiration.....and I am ALWAYS inspired by Doris.....I love that woman! I think that even if you aren't a PC consultant, it would be inspirational to listen to her!I am most excited this year about meeting so many of the Cheffer friends I have made this past year ~ and of course, hanging out with JAE and eating M&M's and rating the waves!
 
JAE said:
Diane, I am bummed you're not in Wave 1 with us. I'd love to hang out with you, though I won't be skipping the sessions. I am pretty naughty during the general sessions, though. We'd have fun in those! Find someone to eat M&M's with you and rate the waves from the stage. (No offense to those of you waving from the stage! I'm very encouraged by what you've accomplished to get there and wave. Someday I hope you can rate my wave, too.) Find someone fun to hang around, and have a good time.
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Well, I fully expect to look out to the audience from my stage-wave and see you holding up a big white card that says "10"!! ;)
 
dannyzmom said:
Well, I fully expect to look out to the audienc from my stage-wave and see you holding up a big white card that says "10"!! ;)
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We'll be screaming our fool heads off for you!!!
 
dannyzmom said:
Well, I fully expect to look out to the audience from my stage-wave and see you holding up a big white card that says "10"!! ;)
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Would you like to take our class on how to wave for optimum points?
 
JAE said:
Would you like to take our class on how to wave for optimum points?
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You are so funny! LOL:D:D:D
 
I have two words that should excite you.......Chef Chris! Oh, he's such a cutie pie!

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc293/lindachild/c_koetke.jpg
 
JAE said:
Would you like to take our class on how to wave for optimum points?
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No, thanks...I prefer to take the one on how to wave without my arm-flaps flapping. Is that class still available? LOL
 
dannyzmom said:
No, thanks...I prefer to take the one on how to wave without my arm-flaps flapping. Is that class still available? LOL
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Well, actually - that is covered in our class.....Very important info on how not to flap as you wave!
 
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Oh yeah, forgot about HIM!! If there was a wave just for the Cheffers, now THAT I'd be excited about! You guys all crack me up.

Sandra, thank you for your words. You're right - I don't have to be excited, and I have to remember that I'm gathering information to share with my team. And Rae, I kind of do get excited brushing my teeth and washing my hair (yes, that could be a whole 'nother thread - that whole fresh feeling thing). Now putting in my contacts is another story!!

I think part of it is that I'm just already missing my kids. I went back to work full-time a few weeks ago, and for the past 7 years, my full-time work WAS being here with the kids. I miss them all day (I'm home but they're at summer camp) and I travel a little bit, so I think the guilt is there as well. I know I'll have fun when I get there. Just wish I had the excitement that I had that first year.

Thanks for the ear, everyone. You're all great!
 
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ChefBeckyD said:
Well, actually - that is covered in our class.....Very important info on how not to flap as you wave!
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For real? There must be a lot of people NOT paying attention!
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Well, actually - that is covered in our class.....Very important info on how not to flap as you wave!
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I will be wearing sleeves so you will not even see my flapping!

And I will have on nice shoes!
 
Di-I think the 'newness' wears off after several trips to NC....find one thing you can focus on and get excited about that...I bet it will help!
 
pamperedlinda said:
I have two words that should excite you.......Chef Chris! Oh, he's such a cutie pie!

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc293/lindachild/c_koetke.jpg
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You guys must be deprived of some good looking men! I mean I truly appreciate his culinary skills and all that, but he is not that good looking.

I got embarrassed at Leadership when the women were whistling and cat-calling when he was introduced. Ya'll need to get out more!:p:rolleyes:
 
I don't think it is just because he's a cutie, I think it has to do with his on-stage personality...he comes across as such a nice guy and there he is showing us to be better chefs....

as for being deprived of good-looking men, check out the cutie in my avatar and then re-think my so called deprivation! He is a serious keeper!
 
We are doing a chocolate tour--
 
Chef Kearns said:
You guys must be deprived of some good looking men! I mean I truly appreciate his culinary skills and all that, but he is not that good looking.

I got embarrassed at Leadership when the women were whistling and cat-calling when he was introduced. Ya'll need to get out more!:p:rolleyes:
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He has the same problem I have - we look so much better in person than in our picture! But Meg is right, he has such a great personality and his dimples will last for days!
 
I'm on a downer about NC too, but because I can't go:(! I wish I could take your place!

Maybe you will change your mind once you get there. I really enjoy meeting so many people and I love seeing the new products. I usually like the fall/winter ones better then the spring/summer.

I know what you mean about being busy taking the fun away from you. I have been that way since late winter. I'm trying to get out of the funk and excited again! I really need the money and will have to put my "why" in front of me! I just keep hoping I can buy new furniture w/my money, but something always comes along that I need to pay for instead - this time it's gall bladder surgery for me:(!

Just remember there are so many who would love to go to NC. Like others have said, try to enjoy the time for yourself. If you choose to skip out on some of the training that's fine. I personally would choose to stay at the hotel and take a nap rather then shop - I know may sound crazy to some of you but I never have time for a nap!
 
dannyzmom said:
No, thanks...I prefer to take the one on how to wave without my arm-flaps flapping. Is that class still available? LOL
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This is the most important part, and it's in the same class! Trust us when we say, that big screen shows A LOT!
 
A close friend --consultant on my team!! karycam-did the work--
---http://www.chicagochocolatetours.com/tours/http://www.chicagofoodplanet.com/html/public_tours.htmlhttps://www.coachusa.com/chicagotrolley/booking.asp?action=ProductDetail&SEE=1&productId=1063http://www.mercuryskylinecruiseline.com/
 
morfia said:
we Are Doing A Chocolate Tour--
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Chocolate Tour????? Fill Me In!!
 
Chicago Chocolate Tours - Toursits a 3 hours tasting-walking tour--
 
MORFIA said:
Chicago Chocolate Tours - Toursits a 3 hours tasting-walking tour--
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I am going to have to do this sometime. Sounds very good!
 
JAE said:
I am going to have to do this sometime. Sounds very good!
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Count me in when you do it!
 
I'd love to go on Saturday, but I have to be getting home. Unless....I can talk my car-mates into staying for the tour. :)
 
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