Lamisha Serf-Walls

5 Things to do to start your 2016 off right

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photo credit: Holiday Illuminations! via photopin (license)

The New Year is coming, are you ready?

Over the last few days I’ve been in hard-core planning mode.  I LOVE this time of year.

There is nothing better than the fresh feeling you get when a new year rolls around.  It makes you feel like anything is possible huh?

In addition to getting super clear on what I desire for 2016, I’m doing a few other things to start the year off right.  I’ve gone through a series of various ways to prep for the New Year over the last few years, but I’ve gotten to a point where I’ve found what works best for me.

Is 2016 YOUR year to kick ass and take names?

Is it the year you finally let go of the excuses and make your dreams a reality?

Ready to up-level?

Of course you are, but first…do these 5 things.

  1.  Release your beliefs.  There is no better time to get rid of the thoughts and beliefs that are no longer serving you than now.  In fact, it’s time to remove ‘can’t’, ‘lack’, ‘not enough’, ‘never’, and any other variation of those words that create a negative feeling for you.  YOU have the power to create your reality and you are, every single day, but first you must clear out your mindset to make room for the abundant and life-giving thoughts that will catapult your life to the next level.  Write down all the beliefs, feelings, memories etc. that you are ready to release on a piece of a paper.  Send them love and then burn that sucker.  Out with the old…in with the new.
  2. De-clutter your space.  I go through various fits and starts of de-cluttering throughout the year, but I love doing one big purge at the end of the year.  A little trick I learned from my good friend Lisa Sharp over at Clear Calm Space is to set a timer for each are of your home you are de-cluttering and then get to work.  Books you are no longer interested in or won’t read again, old papers and notes, clothes and shoes that don’t fit or you don’t wear anymore all must go.  Donate what you can and trash the rest.  Clearing out your space creates a physical peace that does wonders for your energy and paves the way for new opportunities and ideas to flow.
  3. Get clear on what you want for the New Year.  You’ve heard me talk about the 2016 Create Your Shining Year workbooks by Leonie Dawson and you know how much I love brainstorming brilliant ideas and this workbook is awesome.  In the past few weeks I’ve been getting clear on the feelings, opportunities, programs, offers, and experiences I desire for 2016.  I’m not talking about ‘how’ I’m going to do it just yet and you don’t have to either.  Just getting clear on WHAT you desire is a huge first step.  Whether you use these planners or something else entirely, it’s extremely important to decide what you wish to bring to fruition in the New Year.  (P.S. The Planning Party is still open so if you want to join us, you can purchase your workbook above and I’ll get you added to the group.)
  4. Choose your WORD for the year.  Every year I choose a word or phrase as a theme for the year ahead.  In 2014 I chose “Show up” and in 2015 I chose “Go Pro”.  This year I decided to go with one word and instead of thinking it through logically, it sort of chose me.  For 2016 my word is FLOW.  I desire more flow in abundance, ideas, creativity, and in fun experiences.  Being in the flow feels amazing and that is my guidepost for all that I do in 2016.  I encourage you to select a word for yourself.  Use it to make decisions for the year, to set your goals and to keep you focused on what is important for the year ahead.
  5. Take action.  So many people start with an amazing vision for what they want to accomplish for the year ahead, but fail to actually take action to move them toward their goals.  I encourage you to select a few things that feel a bit scary, but totally exciting to jump start your year.  Big action (in spite of your fear) is really what will make the difference between staying stuck where you are now and moving into the future your soul is craving for you.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on what you want to create for the year ahead.  Share your word of the year or your action in the comments below and let’s make 2016 magical and full of wonder!

I also encourage you to reach out for help with making your dreams come true.  Hiring a coach is hands down one of the best ways to take serious action and jump start your year.

If you have been feeling:

  • Stuck in a rut
  • Lost in life
  • Confused about what to do next
  • Frustrated with your lack of progress

It’s time to reach out for help.  Schedule your FREE 30-Minute Consultation below to chat about how I can help support you in creating the future your soul desires.

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Manifesting My Dream Life

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I am all about creating a life you love, because seriously if you aren’t loving your life, something needs to happen.

Life is short and there is enough mediocrity, pain, darkness, and general negativity in the world that you don’t need to look at your job, relationship, business, career, family, or anything else in your life and feel more of the same.

It’s time something changed.

Over the years the concept of what my dream life actually entailed has changed.

I’ve grown up a bit and while I’m older (only in age, definitely NOT in spirit), I have bigger more wild dreams than I ever had as a child.

At one time I simply wanted a ‘secure’ life, with a stable job, and love…lots of love (I’m a Leo after all).  But as time wore on, I wanted more than that.

I craved freedom, family, love, passion, purpose, excitement, adventure, abundance, happiness, peace, community, creativity, support, inspiration…you know just a few things.

Through studying the Law of Attraction, I realized I could have it all…and I started manifesting the life of my dreams one piece at a time.

The first thing that came was love…I manifested my soul mate.  I didn’t know at the time I was manifesting a soul mate per se, but I knew exactly what I wanted in a partner and shortly after writing a list of all the attributes I was looking for in a woman, I found her.  Looking for love incidentally lead to a ton of adventure as I left my life at ‘home’ and moved 300+ states away…and never looked back.

A few years later, we had our son…which by a string of amazing synchronicities couldn’t have happened without clear focus and manifesting mojo for sure.  (I won’t go into details, but it was a series of perfectly aligned energy.)

Not long after that, I manifested an opportunity to work from home to spend more time with my family.  An opportunity that literally fell into my lap and it couldn’t have happened had I not made peace with my current position while focusing on what I was seeking, even though I had NO idea how it would happen.

9 months later, I manifested a brand-spankin’ new house (in 3 days)…in another state that we were moving too (and more adventures of course).

Then my dream career of coaching and did I mention money, connection, purpose, passion, and so much joy?

Yeah all that too…

When I write about living the life of your dreams, it isn’t some abstract idea or thought about what you might be able to achieve.  I’m also not blowing smoke up your rear.

I’m 100% serious about the fact that you can be, have, or do anything you want.

Every woman I speak with has a vision and I know it’s possible…but my knowing isn’t enough.  I teach you to actually utilize the amazing power you have within to create the life you’ve always wanted.

Want to sell everything off and live in a tiny house off the grid? Yes, you can do that.

Want a mansion with a staff to take care of you and your estate? Yes, you can do that too.

Want a business that provides financial freedom, joy, and passion for the rest of your days? Yep, you can have that too.

I’m not giving you the power, I’m just teaching you how to use it.  You already have the power…we all do.

And that’s why I created the Magical Manifesting group program to reach more women like you who crave something more.  A life that you aren’t just settling for…a life that you LOVE.

Manifesting is something we all can do..in fact you are already doing it in every action, thought, and feeling you have.  It’s time to harness that power and to truly create the amazing life you’ve always wanted.  This practical 6-week program does more than give you the steps to make it happen, it provides practical application so you not only know it works, but you have evidence in your own life.

Are you ready to manifest the life you’ve always wanted?  Give me 6 weeks and I’ll give you everything you need to make it happen. You can check out the program HERE.  If you aren’t sure about it just yet, but want to get a taste for what all this manifesting business is about, sign up to receive my FREE Video Series: 7 Secrets to Create the Life of Your Dreams.  I promise you won’t be sorry you did.

Hello 2015: I’m Ready!

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Hey Gorgeous,

How’s 2015 treating you so far?  Are you ready for this to be your best year yet?

I know I am.

Typically around this time of year, I am hitting the ground running on my planning, dreaming, and scheming for the year ahead.  I grab my Leonie workbook and light some candles and get busy filling in all the details of 2014 and do a big release of everything that no longer serves me mentally and physically.

This year was a bit different.  When the holidays rolled around, I was literally ill.  My entire family got sick around the same time and it’s taken me a few weeks to get back to my normal, healthy self.

Thankfully, I’m on the mend and was able to get busy on some super exciting things coming up that I will share with you soon. (I know, I know secrets, secrets are no fun, but this one is worth the wait!)

So, since I didn’t get a chance to say a big goodbye to 2014 and hit the ground running right out of the gate in 2015, I’m playing catch up.

And I’m ok with it.

In fact, it seems that while this year is going to be about massive action, risk taking, and dreaming (and living) in a big way, I am easing into the year.  Not only do I not make resolutions, but I am taking a bit more time to dream, set my intentions, and get clear on what 2015 means to me.

In years past, I’ve written a letter to my future self, created a vision board, and even set my theme for the year all before the new year even began.  This year, I’m doing things a little differently.

I’ve picked my themes for the year and they are: Going Pro (for my business of course) and to Live Big (in my personal life).  The underlying theme for both is to have FUN. 

What’s life without a bit of fun, dreaming, and enjoying the ride right?  Have you set your theme for the new year?  Done some intention setting for what you want to manifest in the year ahead?  It almost feels like a beautiful blank sheet of paper that is so perfect, you almost don’t want to paint on it, but where’s the fun in that?

I want to hear about your BIG, BOLD, Dreams for 2015.  What are they?  Share in the comments below and let us support you and add fuel to the flame as we all get into action for our dreams to come to fruition.

In the meantime, if you are interested in taking your dreams to another level by hiring a coach, let’s schedule a free 30-minute consultation to chat about your vision and what you want to create for 2015.  It’s your time to shine! So, let’s get busy!

Post-Holiday Giveaway Winners

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2015

Happy New Year!

I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are ready to rock the new year with amazing joy, peace, and lots of passion.  I am finishing up my intentions for the year and implementing some new practices to help me stay grounded and focused while maintaining a bit of creativity and fun.  In fact, FUN is one of my words for the new year. (I generally select a few themes for the year, since I can’t choose just one.)

I can’t wait to share the things I’m planning for the month, but first I want to announce the winners of the Post-Holiday Giveaway.

The winner of the 2015: Create Your Shining Year Workbook is……Kelly T.

The winner of the book: Inspired & Unstoppable by Tama Kieves is…..Natali C.

And the winner of the Dream 2015 session with me is….Ellen K. 

Congratulations to all the winners & thank you to everyone that registered.

If you didn’t win and would still like to purchase the 2015 workbook, book or Dream 2015 session, you can do so here.

P.S.  January is about new beginnings and making plans for an epic year ahead.  2015 is your chance to make all your dreams come true, but first you have to do something you haven’t done before.  It’s time to reach outside your comfort zone and make the investment that will change your life for the better. I currently have 3 spots left in my 90-day Breakthrough program for January, so if you are interested in making big waves for 2015, schedule your 30-Minute Consultation.  These spots will fill up fast, so don’t miss your chance. 

Goodbye 2014

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photo credit: Markus Grossalber via photopin cc
photo credit: Markus Grossalber via photopin cc

<<Note: The Post-Holiday Giveaway is still going strong and winners will be announced on January 1st.  If you haven’t signed up yet, you can do so here.  Awesome gifts to help you plan for the epic year ahead!>>

In light of the year coming to a close this week, I felt the need to do my reflection in a bit of a different way.  Throughout this post are links to some of my posts from this year.  Feel free to walk down memory lane with me as we say goodbye to 2014.  Enjoy!

Dear 2014,

I wanted to take a moment to share with you my deep appreciation for what you have done for me this past year.  It’s been an amazing and memorable year with lots of highs and lows to be celebrated equally.  I’ve had moments when I didn’t think I could manage and others when I didn’t know just how good it could get and I’m forever grateful.

Before the year began, I decided my words for the year would be to “Show Up”.  It took some work, but by mid-year I had stepped out and into my power.  That momentum is ever-growing and had it not been for the theme I selected, many things may not have happened.

I also connected with an amazing tribe of women, many of whom became clients, mentors, friends, and teachers for me.  Some are still here and some have left my path, but I am so happy for the many connections I made early this year because I have learned so much.

I’ve learned to value my voice, my purpose, and my vision for the future.  I’ve learned to connect with my intuitive guidance and allow that to lead me forward in life and in my business, but most of all I learned that I have the power to make the best decisions from my heart and there is no amount of information or guidance from others that can stand in the way of that.

I’ve gained clarity about what I love to do, who I love to work with, and how investing in myself has proven to be one of the best things I can do.  It took a few months (almost 10) to get to this point, but I’m glad I made it.

Throughout the year, I also managed to make huge leaps in my life and business simply by being willing to be seen a bit more.  I took risks that lead to videos, published articles, and amazing opportunities I never would have had, had it not been for my desire to really share my light with the world.  It’s been an amazing ride for sure.

More recently, I’ve made some pretty wonderful connections and breakthroughs that are sure to catapult me into entirely new territory for the upcoming year and again I am grateful.

For every lesson, challenge, new dream, fallen desire, connection, friendship, success, and everything in between, I find myself full of gratitude for it all, for without it, I wouldn’t be where I am today.  Prepped and ready for a new, amazing year that will be nothing less than epic.

Thank you 2014. You have gotten me ready for the year ahead and I can’t wait to see what is waiting for me.

With love,

Lamisha