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Teacher, Student or Both?

March 24, 2014 by Lamisha

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I have come to a point in my journey where I am realizing something that feels pretty big to me. Something that at one point would have hit me right between the eyes as I thought ‘Huh???’. In fact what I am realizing is also becoming a theme with many of my professional colleagues and friends who are sharing their gifts with the world. Maybe you are going through it too on some level and if so, I want you to know you are not alone.

So what is it?

I have recently realized (or remembered as it may be) that we tend to teach the lessons we most need to learn.

Say what?!

If you are a business owner, teacher, professional, or expert of some sort it can be mind-boggling to think that you can actually teach something you still need to learn.

It sounds a bit like an oxymoron, but I am willing to bet that some of the most amazing teachers of the world were also some of the best students. I mean even Albert Einstein was constantly learning, growing, and evolving in the middle of all his amazing scientific discoveries.

What is it that makes us believe that when we transition into the role of teacher, professional, expert, CEO, or whatever other powerful position you can come up with that, we need to know everything in order to do the job well?

I call BS on that thought because it simply isn’t true. Not only do we teach what we most need to learn in many cases, but our own individual lessons, growth, and healing make us so great at what we do. The fact that we have the experience, have the knowledge, know the tools, and can share them with others makes us incredible teachers!

Bottom line: You don’t have to know it all! (Whew, thank goodness for that right?)

So with that thought I share with you my lessons that I am constantly learning and teaching.

Flow with life. Forcing does nothing but create resistance and resistance feels icky. Don’t struggle, just flow with it! (This is one lesson I have the honor of reminding myself of a lot. )
Accept what is. There is no use worrying about the details, the moments that haven’t come yet or trying to prepare for the inevitable failure that we feel is coming. If you accept what is right in front of you as being perfect in every way you allow solutions, magic, and miracles to appear. So true!
Keep going. This one seems a bit obvious and while I haven’t ever entertained the thought of ‘quitting’ per se, there are times when I am down in the dumps for whatever reason and instead of planning, scheming, solving, and trying to control the situation, I need to remember to breathe and keep going. My theme of the year is ‘show up’ and when I consistently show up and remember the first two lessons, things work out rather nicely.
Self-care is monumental. I am learning to listen to my body far more than I have in the past. A previous people-pleaser and overall achiever, I often felt guilty when I wasn’t busy doing something. It really didn’t matter what that was either. Now I am providing myself with more compassion and love so when I feel the need to take a break from Facebook or take a nap to fill up my tank, I do it and don’t feel the least bit guilty (most of the time).

Do you find you learn many of the same lessons that you teach? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. Let’s learn together!

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Announcing-Unleash Your Personal Power and a Bonus Offer!

March 17, 2014 by Lamisha

Happy Monday!

Have you ever had those moments in life where every detail has fallen into place perfectly at the exact moment and time and you knew without a shadow of a doubt that it was meant to be? Well that is how I feel about my latest project.

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Dream Changer-New Series

February 26, 2014 by Lamisha

I have been thinking about this series for a few weeks now and I am so excited to share with you some truly amazing fellow dreamers and achievers over the course of, well hopefully the rest of the year. I think it’s important for anyone who is just starting out on a new goal or dream path to hear stories about others who have been where you are. It’s not only meant to be a source of inspiration, but I hope you can take away some sage advice that can be applied to your own dreams.

So, here’s how it works. Each week I will highlight a new dreamer and their answer to one simple question:

What is or has been your ‘Dream Changer’?

A Dream Changer can be a moment, a phrase, advice from a friend, or a feeling that changed everything in terms of your dreams. To start us off, I am going to tell you a little about my dream changer.

If you have read my story, you know I wanted to be a life coach for a very long time, but the ‘traditional’ path I thought I needed to take just wasn’t working for me. I felt like I was spinning my wheels trying so hard to move forward only to find I hadn’t moved even an inch. That went on for close to 3 years. The Dream Changer came in a few simple words from a co-worker who had just signed up to go back to school so she could do what she really wanted to do.

Her words, “Sometimes, you just have to take that leap.”

Those words hit me in my heart. I knew she was right. That moment and those words began my path into doing what I love, my way.

Instead of following the path of another and finding a way to make myself fit the mold, I created my own path. That was in April of 2013 and here I am not only writing about coaching, but working with clients, planning new programs, and reaching for the stars! My Dream Changer could very well be called my Dream Maker, because without those words, I might still be spinning my wheels looking for a way to fit the mold. Luckily a dear friend and coworker shared her sage wisdom with me and I listened.

Do you have a Dream Changer or know of someone who would be great for this series? Please feel free to contact me with their info. I would love to highlight as many dreamers as possible in this series so others know that they are not alone in the pursuit of an amazing life. It all starts with one step.

Have you taken that step? Do you have a dream or passion that is burning in your soul, but you haven’t quite figured out how to make it come to life? I am a master at untangling the web of anxiety and fear to help you realize your dreams, so shoot me an email and schedule your consultation to find out if I’m the coach for you. If it turns out I am not, I will help you find a great fit. It’s a win-win situation.

Keeping Your Dreams Alive

February 25, 2014 by Lamisha

So you find yourself with this uber-mucho-grande dream of all dreams. It’s a tall order and the more you envision it, the more excited you get at the possibility of it becoming reality. All is well as long as you stay in your imagination and allow it to run wild, but at some point, ‘real life’ takes over and you start thinking about the ‘how’.

Questions flood your mind about how you will find the time, money, connections, resources, and know-how to make it happen.

It’s going to take some time, patience, inspiration, and lots of baby steps to move you toward your dreams.

So how do you keep your dreams alive while you patiently move forward?

Boy, do I know what that’s like and it’s something I hear from my clients all the time. When you feel like there is a bit of a standstill or specifics that need to be worked out before you can get to the ‘action’ of your dreams, then it can be hard to not allow your dreams fall by the wayside. Real life has a way of being in our face at all times and bills, jobs, kids, family, etc. tend to take precedence.

But here is what I want you to know.

Your dreams will take some time to come to fruition, but no matter how long they take, they will happen! All you have to do is find a way to continue to put your energy into your dreams even if it isn’t the active energy you are used to.

Lucky for you I have put together a list of 20 Ways to Keep Your Dreams Alive. In fact you can grab your copy as a free gift for signing up for my VIP List. (I promise you want to be on this list because I am working on a new way for you to work with me as well as some awesome free stuff that I want to get out to you in the coming months!)

Signing up for my VIP List is easy, just click here and enter your info. I promise to keep all of your contact information safe and not to send you anything that isn’t super important or inspiring.

Do you already have some ways you keep your dreams alive? If so, share in the comments I would love to know!

“Do It All Right Now”-Syndrome

February 24, 2014 by Lamisha

In the last two weeks or so I have had many conversations with fellow dreams who have so many things they want to accomplish and either aren’t sure where to begin or just have to do it all right now.

I can relate.

I can be a bit (ahem) impatient at times especially when it comes to my dreams. I want to help all the women in the world make their dreams come true, but setting a goal like that is paralyzing.

It’s much easier to accomplish when you take it one step at a time. After all, this journey is not meant to be a sprint right? It’s meant to be the most amazing marathon (wait are marathon’s fun, I’ve never done one). Anyways you get my point.

We aren’t here to do it all right now. And if we were, by trying to do it all right away, we miss the magical moments and wondrous hours of pure bliss knowing we did it.

So, if you find yourself suffering from “Do It All Right Now”-Syndrome, try a few of my tips below:

Breathe- Take nice slow deep breaths to and focus on the moment. If I have learned anything in yoga it is that we don’t breathe deeply enough in our day-to-day tasks, so just breathe.
Focus- Find one thing that you can do right now. It’s probably going to seem small, but the size of the action doesn’t matter, remember your dreams happen with consistent inspired action and progress.
Meditate- I know, I know. I say this all the time, but I promise it helps. Take a break and re-center yourself with a meditative walk or guided meditation. It will not only call the “must act now” vibes, but also help you clear your head so you can take it one step at a time.
Remember- Your path is meant to be a journey and if you are so busy moving through the moments just to get to the next you miss an entire barrage of lessons, joy, and experiences you can’t get anywhere else. So, slow down and know that you will get to it all, but you don’t have to do it all right this very second.

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If you find yourself trying to untangle the web of ideas, action steps, and things you want to do right now and need some help, contact me. I am a master and helping you find clarity in your dreams and can help you ease into your action steps one at a time so you can enjoy the amazing journey that is before you. Isn’t the what life is all about? Doing what you love and taking the time to enjoy it. There is no better time than the present!