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When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Mindset Lemonade

March 17, 2016 by Lamisha

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Mindset has been on my mind over the last month or so and it’s probably because I’ve had to do some MAJOR reframing in my own mind to deal with a massive life move I am currently going through.

Between balancing my business, the move, selling a house, and dealing with what feels like 100 other things at once, I have to admit, my mindset has not been the greatest.

The Universe so kindly reminded me of this and provided impeccable inspiration to write not one but two pieces on the importance of mindset work that I’m sharing with you today.

If life is currently giving you more “lemons” than you feel you can handle right now, some teachers will tell you to “think happy thoughts”, and while I would tend to agree under normal circumstances, I’m learning that that just doesn’t cut it sometimes. Instead, I’ve found 5 other ways of handling these moments that are far more productive.

I even wrote a piece about it on The Huffington Post. You can check out “Why “Thinking Happy Thoughts” Isn’t Enough: 5 Things You Should Do Instead here.

If instead, you are feeling a bit sick of your ‘lemon’ reality and are ready to fast-track your mindset and life, then you need this incredibly powerful mindset hack that changes lives. I know it sounds dramatic, but I promise this is amazing.

Check out my article on MindBodyGreen: The Mindset-Shifting Hack That Gets You What You Really Want In Life

Rest assured knowing that if you are going through some lemon-like times, you’re not alone. Many of us are going through incredible transformations right now and part of that means turning said lemons into mindset lemonade.

Remember this won’t last forever and that you have the power to shift anything in your life.

Onward and upward friends!!!

“Is this as good as it gets?” The story of how I found my path.

February 3, 2016 by Lamisha

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If you’ve ever asked yourself that question, you’re not alone.

I’ve actually wondered this myself at a time when I felt stuck in a job I hated with no way out.

I wondered if being an ‘adult’ truly meant just getting any old job, paying bills and making my way to retirement.

If that was what being an adult was, I didn’t want any part of it.

I wanted more out of life.

More creativity, joy, connection, passion, and soulful living. I wanted…no needed to feel the freedom my soul was craving.

The problem was, I had no idea how to make it happen or if it was even possible.

That is, until the Universe started leaving little breadcrumbs in the form of insightful thoughts in my mind. Lucky for me I was able to follow them, bit-by-bit.

My journey began when I realized I had to find a way to do what I could, from where I was, with what I had. (A fantastic lesson that Mike Dooley highly recommends in his book Leveraging the Universe.)

In addition to working my full-time job, I was coaching and doing choreography for a high school dance team part-time.

I loved it! The passion, creativity, and connection I got from that position was amazing and when it came time for me to move on, I knew I had to find something else that was equally fulfilling.

Then I got the idea (aka the Universe gave me a nudge) to look into some freelance writing.

I have always been a writer at heart and tried my hand at writing book reviews for spiritual and new age books. In my research I also found an outlet for my creative writing and managed to write inspirational greeting cards having several of them published and sold in stores all over the U.S. (exciting!).

I continued to work my full-time job as I followed the golden nuggets from the Universe. Knowing I was meant for so much more while at the same time not knowing exactly what I wanted or how to get it. This was also during the same time I went back to school to get my Masters in Psychology thinking that was the way I was going to create an impact in the world.

In a round about way I was right, except the path I would eventually be led to wasn’t exactly what I envisioned.

As time wore on the Universe continued to send me messages and ideas to follow including…

Researching ‘how to find your passion’ and landing on the When I Grow Up Coach blog (love Michelle!)
Having a conversation with a coworker who was finding a way to work from home and inspired me to look for opportunities to have a bit more freedom in my life
Manifesting the perfect opportunity to work from home and experience the freedom I desired (seriously the job landed in my lap!)
Starting a blog (on 3 separate occasions!) to try and share my inspiring thoughts and insights with the world

It wasn’t until I had read all there was to know about Michelle Ward and devoured all the “how to be a life coach” material I could find, that I realized this is exactly what I was meant to do.

But, like many people I got hung up on the ‘how’.

How was I going to do it?

Where do I begin?

What do I need to do?!

I obsessed over those questions for 2.5 years before I finally heard the most powerful message from the Universe (through one of my coworkers).

Here exact words..”Sometimes you just have to take the leap.”

And for once I didn’t over analyze or question her to death. I heard the message loud and clear and took the leap.

The rest as they say is history. (To be fair, it hasn’t always been an easy road and there have been many lessons along the way, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world.)

One thing I know for sure though, is that if you are asking yourself “Is this as good as it gets?”, the answer is no.

You were meant for so much more and as soon as you allow yourself to hear (and act on) the messages and nudges from the Universe, you will begin to see that “so much more” take shape.

If I could give you a formula to follow based on what I experienced and what I help my clients achieve it is this:

Trust, believe, & KNOW without a shadow of a doubt that you were meant for so much more in life

Follow the signs from the Universe. It might always make logical sense and you likely won’t see the connections from where you are to where you are going, but keep trusting and just keep following the signs.

Listen to your intuition…always. You have incredible power that lies within and when you tap into it, magic happens and it happens quickly. (In other words, get ready to grow, learn, and evolve rapidly.)

And last but not least…don’t worry about the how. I know how hard it is to trust the process when you have no idea what you need to do, but trust me when I say, the how isn’t your job. Just keep moving forward and I promise it will all work out.

If you are wondering how you can get some support to move forward along your path a bit faster or you are feeling the nudge to reach out for help, I’d love to chat with you.

Schedule free 30-minute consultation here

The other side of stuck…

January 21, 2016 by Lamisha

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Fact: 98% of the women I work with come to me for help because they are feeling STUCK.

Fact: 100% of those women are intelligent, soulful, and more than capable of doing all the ‘logical’ things to get themselves unstuck.

Fact: BUT…the thing that really has them STUCK has nothing to do with logic.

If you’ve ever been stuck in a rut and found yourself wondering how the heck to get out, you know what I’m talking about. You’ve likely tried everything to get unstuck, yet often still find yourself in the same place you were before, only now more frustrated and disheartened.

I know because about 8 years ago I was exactly where you are, feeling the same things. Frustrated, disconnected, and frankly a bit pissed off.

In my heart I knew I was meant for SO much more than the life I was living, yet everywhere I turned to find a ‘logical’ out…I hit a dead end.

The truth is, I was looking in all the wrong places and I didn’t know…what I didn’t know.

Imagine being in school trying to figure out a math problem only you have absolutely no idea what you don’t know, so you don’t even know what kinds of questions to ask.

Yep…when you are feeling stuck in life, it’s kind of like that.

You wiggle and squirm and do what you can…logically, but sometimes what you need to do isn’t logical at all. Sometimes what you need to do has everything to do with stepping out on faith and trusting yourself and the process.

I learned that the hard way.

And you know what? Sometimes you just need to ask for help.

Fact: Being STUCK is not a sign that there is something wrong with you.

Fact: Being STUCK is simply a message that it’s time for you to step-up and grow…that’s it.

Feeling stuck is a symptom that is meant to make you stop, ask for help and make some changes that will transform your life for the better…guaranteed.

And if you are currently feeling a bit disheartened and stuck in the rut of life right now, I have an opportunity for you that you won’t want to miss!

Introducing: Break Free From Stuck: Group Edition

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For the last 8 months or so, I’ve been working with women 1:1 in this 4-week program to help them shift the mindset stuff that has them spinning their wheels. I’ve helped them see exactly what has them stuck (it’s usually not what they think it is) and armed them with the tools they need to clear the junk and move forward with more passion, inspiration, and freedom than ever before. Simply put, I’ve helped these women get out of STUCK and into FREEDOM in just 30 days!

In that time I felt a calling to offer this in a group forum to help even more women and it’s all starting February 1st!!!

This 6-week journey includes weekly support, bi-weekly group calls, loads of tips, tools, and strategies, as well as an opportunity to energetically clear what has you stuck the most right now and so much more!

Honestly, is there any better way to begin the year than to take massive action that will set the stage for more freedom and flow in your life for 2016?

If you’re interested in what the program entails and you are dying to know how to register (PSST! There’s an early bird offer WITH a bonus that expires soon, so hop on over and check it out!), you can find out more by hitting the button below. I can’t wait to see you there!

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You don’t know, what you don’t know…

June 3, 2015 by Lamisha

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A few years ago when I was still working in the corporate world, I had a boss that used to say “They don’t know, what they don’t know and it is our job to teach them”.

At the time it didn’t really make sense and since I didn’t care much for this particular boss and how she ran the company, I just let it go.

But, just the other day I was chatting with my wife and that quote came to mind and it totally resonated.

It was like a light switch had turned on and I finally understood what she meant and it 100% applies to what I do in my work every single day.

Truth be told, I’m more than a coach. I am much more of a teacher and the coaching work I do helps to bring to light the things that my amazing clients can’t quite see.

I help them tune into the things they can’t tune into.

I help them break through the mental blocks they didn’t know they had.

And then I TEACH them how to do all of that themselves (using tools like the ones I teach in the Grow, Evolve, Become program) because my work is all about EMPOWERMENT.

Now, does this mean I can help everyone in the world? No.

And even if it did mean that, it’s really not my purpose.

The women who are destined to work with me are already undergoing a transformation. They know that there is something out there that they don’t quite know and subconsciously they are seeking a way to find the answer. They may not even know it until it pops up in their newsfeed or they stumble upon one of my articles.

In fact this very thing happened for one of my recent clients:

“There is an expression that “when the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” How grateful am I that Lamisha was that teacher and the Universe literally put her in my path, because that is what happened: Lamisha appeared in my Facebook feed and, through conversation, we found each other.” ~ V.F.

That is the true magic of this work. When you are ready for change (and you are open), the person, group, network, or resource you need just pops up seemingly from out of nowhere and when you follow your inspired action-magic happens.

So what kinds of things don’t people know?

Some people:

Don’t know that THEY are the creators of their own reality and have the ability to create a life they LOVE.
Aren’t aware of how important how they FEEL is to creating that amazing life
Don’t know about the Law of Attraction
Aren’t clear on the ways they are blocking what they desire from coming into their lives
Don’t know that it can be EASY
Just don’t know HOW to make it all happen

Do any of those things resonate for you?

Today, I want you to ask yourself a few questions:

What do I LOVE about my life?
What do I ACHE for in my future?
What don’t I know that might change my life and future forever?
What do I need to DO right now to move me forward?

It may be hard to figure out what it is you don’t know right now because, well you don’t know it, but you might just get an answer that surprises you. Be open to what may come up and LISTEN.

And if you are feeling the pull to reach out for help, why not schedule a Free 30-Minute Connection Call? I’d love to chat with you and learn a bit more about you and help in any way I can.

An Interview With: Veronica Nieves the Soul Desire Coach

May 18, 2015 by Lamisha

***In my work, I come across so many amazing coaches and kindred souls that I just have to start sharing them with you. Today I am introducing you to Veronica Nieves the Soul Desire Coach. I met Veronica a few months ago and I am so excited to share with you an interview I did so you can get to know her a little bit better.

AND-she has so graciously offered to give away 1 Soul Desire Session as well as 1 Reiki session on June 2nd, so make sure you sign up for that! Enjoy!***

Hi Veronica, tell us a little bit about your journey and how you became the Soul Desire Coach.

The awareness of my journey, into listening to my soul, started when my daughter was born. My whole being was in awe of the miracle of birth and I wanted to create a miraculous life for myself and my family, the best life. There was that part of me inviting me to live in a joyful authentic place that was me. Now I have come to realize that it was my soul.

Early on I just felt the longing to live a life I would love, but I didn’t know how. I was bogged down with the day-to-day responsibilities. I did what I thought was the right thing to do at the time. I looked toward the external ideals of success to create that miraculous life. I worked hard to build my career as a teacher, be the best mother I could be and the best wife. Everything in the external world appeared to be in place. I was married, I had a child and a respectable career and approval from family and friends. I was successful. But this restlessness and a longing for more continued.

This is when I discovered Reiki. It opened me up to the idea of the energy body and an internal knowing. Reiki gave me the opportunities to connect with my universal life force, the energy of source and the know that I was part of something greater. It slowly started to provide insights, calm my mental chatter so I could take the necessary action steps. I could feel myself hanging on to what I had known, what seemed good and comfortable. The restlessness began to grow in all areas of my life and Reiki provided a self-care routine as I started to let go of limiting beliefs.

Then my mother passed away of breast cancer and that was a catalyst that shifted me into honoring my soul and living its desires. I knew that I had to help others gain their awareness and live a life that was truly theirs. The pain of living a life that was too small for the soul was something that I knew others where feeling and needed support to transcend.
What does a Soul Desire Coach do?

As a Soul Desire Coach, I help you to connect to the part of you that longs for experiences that would be fulfilling and are truly aligned to what you are meant to do. It is about doing what you are curious about, sharing your gifts, discovering who you truly are and experiencing a life that is authentically you.

What are some ways we typically ignore the calling of our soul & why?

There are 3 ways that most of ignore our soul’s calling

We are conditioned as children to listen to the adults around us instead of learning how to tune in to what we truly desire.
Because we live in social groups like our families, friends and work we often seek approval from our group in making decisions. If our thinking is not in alignment with the particular group that we participate in, we may decide to ignore or soul’s calling in favor for social approval and acceptance.
We often think, if we are living a “good” life, why should we want more? It has to do with our conditioning or programming. For example, simple phrases that we hear over and over again might get stuck in our programming of how we live life. Take the phrase “want not waste not”, if it’s in our programming we may decide to stifle our desires because it is not what we think we “should do”.

What are some ways that we can connect with our soul desire?

One way you can connect with your soul’s desire is to begin to feel and notice sensations. For example, what does it feel like to be in your body? Can you feel the softness of your skin or the firmness of your feet against the ground? Bringing your awareness to your body opens up other ways of interacting with the world instead of just your intellect. The soul is a language that is found in our feelings and sensations and resides in the heart center.

Another way to get in touch with your soul’s desire is to change your relationship to commonly held aspects of living, that affect how we choose to navigate in the world. One such aspect is time. Time presents itself as a reflection to our beliefs about it. If we perceive time in a way, that favors what we want to accomplish, then the desires of what we long for seem possible, instead of out of reach.

(You can also sign up for my 10 Soul Desire Practices for free to learn more of these practices AND get entered to win 1 Soul Desire Session OR 1 Reiki Session.)

You use Reiki in your work too right? Can you tell us a bit about what that is and how it works for those that may not know.

Reiki is life force energy. Is the energy that is part of us and connects to the universe. This energy is stored in our bodies and is around us. But each of us has our own unique life force energy that we are either circulating or blocking.

How does Reiki enhance your work?

Reiki energy works on the idea that we are connected to the universal source, an energy that supports our innate healing abilities. We have energy centers in the body know as charkas and meridians and around our body known as the aura.

When the flow of energy is optimal all the centers are moving the energy in ways that support us with ease. When the energy centers are disrupted, which can happen because of negative thought patterns and experiences, it blocks in our optimal energy flow. Reiki helps to clear the blocks so that our energy can flow optimally again. Reiki influences physical, mental, emotional and soul energy.

You are also using it in moon ceremonies is that right? Where can people learn more about that & maybe sign up to participate?

Reiki connects our body’s life force and uses the energy of the celestial moon, which has it’s own relationship to us in order to create an aligned flow of manifestation of our desires. We can release blocks and manifest our desires with the moon energy. Reiki boost the connection because we connect as our universal source potential, that part of us that knows all is possible and doesn’t entertain limits. I just finished with the New Moon Reiki ceremony on Saturday, but I will be hosting them for each full and new moon. If you would like more information about those ceremonies sign up here and you will be notified of the next ceremony.

And if people want to schedule a Reiki session for themselves how might they go about that?

To schedule a Reiki session you can check out my website or schedule a session here.

What 3 things would you suggest to people that may be struggling with their soul desires?

1. If you are struggling with your soul desires do open stream of consciousness journaling for about 10 minutes. You can start with the phrase I am struggling with my soul desires because… and list everything that comes up for without editing. Pick the one struggle that you can transform in a short time.

For example, when I was thinking of moving to the west coast, I made a list of all the struggles or a con’s list. One of them was, my uncertainty about where to move to. I took this struggle and asked, “how can I figure out where I want to move to?” Through open stream of consciousnesses journaling I came up with a few ideas. One of them was to move close to a friend until I could checkout different areas and that’s exactly what I did.

2. Struggling with your desires means that you are beginning to listen to your soul, but there is a block keeping you from fully committing to your soul’s desires. List 5 things that you would love, but you are not doing. Ask yourself, “if I where on my deathbed reflecting back on my life, would I regret not doing those things I love?” If it’s a “no”, then you need clarity in defining your soul’s desire. If it’s a “yes”, then seek out support so you can begin to live the life of your dreams.

3. The third option is to schedule a free 30 minute consultation by clicking here, to talk about how I can support you in living the desires of your soul

How else can people get in contact with you?

You can find out more about what I do and how to work with me on my website or follow me on Facebook or sign up for the FREE Giveaway (1 Soul Desire Session & 1 Reiki Session will be awarded on June 2nd!)