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It can all change in an instant…

March 3, 2015 by Lamisha

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Growing up I was keenly aware of the fact that life could change instantly, only then I expected it to change for the worse. I was leery of moments that felt too good because it seemed like there was always something lurking around the corner ready to knock me off my high horse of happiness.

In fact, I grew so accustomed to seeing the bad things in life that I tried to plan for them before they ever happened. You know the saying “Plan for the worst, but hope for the best?” Well I planned for and expected the worst and generally got it.

Looking back it’s a bit sad because while I had moments where I dreamed of it all working out the way I truly wanted it to, I never trusted that it could.

It took many years of growth, mindset work, and persistence to get to a place where I no longer expect the worst. I now know that I get what I expect, thanks to my understanding of the Law of Attraction.

I am in a space in my life now where I know that everything can change for the better in an instant, but only if you are truly in the right frame of mind.

Everything we deal with in life is temporary. The rain, sunshine, and cloudy days are all temporary and the same goes for the tough times.

There have been moments in the last year when my business wasn’t doing so well and I momentarily got stuck into my old way of thinking. But, the moment I let go of that story and remembered that it could all change in the matter of one second, I lightened up.

I hold onto that thought to this day and I am always delighted to see how things change instantly for the better.

I want you to think about your life right now. What are you struggling with? In what ways are you expecting the worst and getting it?

What if you shifted your thoughts and remembered one simple fact that could change your life for the better?

It can all change in an instant, for the better so you better be prepared.

Having financial trouble that you just can’t quite see a way out of?

Hate your job, but don’t see any way out of it?

Living a life that is less than you desire, yet you don’t know what to do to move forward?

All of that can change in an instant and the good news is you don’t have to know how it will right now. Simply know this to be true and follow your heart when the how appears. That’s it!

Trust me when I say I have lived on both sides of this coin and knowing that everything can shift in a matter of seconds is an amazing feeling that provides hope for your future.

If you are looking for an opportunity to shift your mindset and begin taking steps to truly create the life you’ve always wanted, then hiring a coach may be your ‘how’. I’m inviting you to schedule a free 30-minute consultation to chat about your situation and see if we are a good fit. I have some exciting new ways to work with me coming up and I’d love to give you the inside scoop on our call.

Are you ready to change your life for the better?

How Words Can Become Blocks…

October 28, 2014 by Lamisha

I first want to say thank you to everyone who read, commented, shared, and responded to my latest article in the Huffington Post titled: 12 Universal Laws That Will Change Your Life for the Better. I am deeply grateful to everyone for your kindness and am looking forward to connecting with each of you either through my blog, on Facebook, Twitter, or by working with you one-on-one.

It’s long been said that words have power and when you think of that phrase you probably think of ‘positive’ or ‘negative’ thoughts. You might think of words that empower us and uplift versus those that tear us down. And while there are words that generally create a positive or negative feel to them, I want to talk about something a bit different.

I want to talk about words like ’email’ or ‘sales’ or ‘newsletter’ or ‘career’ or ‘money’ or ‘abundance’ or other seemingly simple words that might be thought of as neutral.

Even neutral words can be charged with a positive or negative vibe depending on how we feel about them. One word might resonate positively for me, but for you it might feel a bit negative or heavy.

So, why am I talking about words and vibes?

Because many times the words we use (and the vibes attached to those words) hold us back in some way.

I’ll give you an example:

A few months back I was working with a lovely client who is also an entrepreneur. She is incredible at what she does and is very good about making a list and doing what needs to be done except for when it came to her newsletter. (Those of you in the business world know how much emphasis is put on your list and the newsletters you send to your list.)

My dear client was stuck. No matter how many times that newsletter ended up on her to-do list, it never got done. She procrastinated, avoided it, and would do 100 other things before she would think of taking care of the newsletter.

Why?

Because the idea of it was overwhelming. The importance and power that was placed on the dreaded newsletter made her cringe. She wanted it to be perfect and couldn’t bring herself to sit for the amount of time it would take her to get it to perfect.

After some digging we realized it wasn’t the actual newsletter that was sending her running for the hills. It was the vibration and feeling that was attached to it that was.

I suggested that instead of thinking of it as a newsletter she think of it as just an email. She sends emails every day to her clients so what is one more? Changing the word also changed the vibration that was attached to the activity. She no longer needed to fret about sending perfect emails because she emails were easy for her.

Words can become like brick walls, blocking you from being, having, or doing exactly what you need to get to where you are going.

If negatively charged words are your issue (and I assure you we all have something like that), then it can be as simple as shifting the word a bit which also shifts the vibe.

I’ll give you another example.

Just yesterday I had a conversation with another client who was struggling with doing ‘sales pitches’. Every time she got to the sales part of her call, she would freeze up and stumble a bit. She didn’t want to be pushy or sales-y or sleazy about it and desperately needed to find a comfortable way of dealing with sales.

I noticed the negative charge she gave to the word ‘sales’ and we chatted about changing the idea of a ‘sales pitch’ to simply an invitation, because really that’s all it is. The word invitation instantly feels lighter, brighter, and open. She immediately felt the difference and felt better about inviting clients to make life changes.

Sometimes the blocks you are feeling have very simple fixes. Change the word, you change the vibration. Words like ‘money’, ‘abundance’, ‘prosperity’, ‘rich’, etc. also have the potential to have a ton of vibrational baggage that comes along with them.

Are there any words that feel heavy, dark, or do you feel resistance to? Share in the comments below and let’s see if we can do a simple flip to change the vibes. It can make all the difference in how you feel.

P.S. Friday is the last day to sign up for my Coach on Call offer and I only have a few openings left. If you are interested in signing up, but want to chat a bit first to make sure we are a good fit, schedule your 30-Minute Consultation HERE. I look forward to chatting with you!

Shifting, Changing, and Rearranging Services and Prices

April 23, 2014 by Lamisha

Happy Hump Day Everyone!

While today is normally my day to post the Dream Changer post, I have decided to write a slightly different post for this week. The Dream Changer series will continue next Wed, but with so much going on in my own journey and the journey of my clients, I wanted to share a little bit with you about change.

As you know, I have come out of the ‘woo-woo’ closet and am fully embracing the spiritual side of myself and my coaching practice. With that comes a slight change in my content, a shifting of my pricing structure, and how I offer my coaching services to you.

My biggest concern in all of this is to be able to serve you better in all ways. In personal coaching, group coaching, and new master classes that I will be sharing with you in the coming months.

This is a very exciting time my clients, myself, and I would venture to say you too. It seems that the seeds we plant in the Spring are beginning to grow and burst through the soil to reveal fresh green ideas, solutions, and bigger dreams than ever before.

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If you are experiencing this same unfolding, I want you to know you are not alone. It feels like life and time are speeding up and as we try desperately to catch up to wherever it is we are meant to be, it can get a little overwhelming. Should you find yourself in that same overwhelm mode, I encourage you to do a few things.

Be still- Take time out of the ‘action’ to just be. Take a nap, go for a walk, or just be outdoors without your phone. Allow yourself to enjoy the beauty that comes from just being in the moment.
Be easy-This means being easy with yourself, with your family and friends, and whomever else you come in contact with. The world is shifting and we are all feeling the somewhat crazy feelings of overwhelm and big ideas and are being forced to stand in our power in ways we never thought we could, so be easy with yourself and know that you don’t have to do it all right now.
Listen- Listen to your body, your mind, and most of all your inner voice that has amazing wisdom to guide you along your path. Allow your intuition to guide you forward and make sure you pay attention to the feelings and inklings you get as you move forward.

I am seeing and feeling for myself a ton of energy that has the potential to launch us forward into amazing success and at the same time a fear of what is shifting, changing, and rearranging in our lives. I want you to know it is ok. It is perfectly ok to feel the uncertainty. Feel it and allow it to be there for a moment, then move forward when you feel the time is right. This is YOUR path and YOUR story and YOUR dream, so allow yourself to enjoy it as much as possible. We weren’t meant to do it all in one day, so take a break, a breather, and relax a bit if it gets to be too much.

Part of the shifting and changing for me has to do with my work. Who I work with, how I work, and what I charge are all changing a bit and since it is changing, I wanted to give you an opportunity to sign up to work with me at my current rates. Now, here’s the deal. I am willing to honor my current prices for coaching ($75 per session) for a period of 2 months IF you sign up for a 30-Minute consultation by May 2nd (that is next Friday).

I am doing this for two reasons, one is that I know there are many of you who have thought about working with me and just haven’t yet made the leap to do so and because this price increase came on a bit suddenly, I want to give you an opportunity to sign up under a lower price. My new rates will be double what I am charging now per session so, if you are interested in utilizing this offer, I encourage you to contact me today! Remember I need to hear from you regarding your 30-minute consultation by May 2nd to receive the current pricing.

In the meantime, take it easy and allow these shifts and changes that are happening in your world to occur with ease and flow. It’s all working out for you even when it feels like it isn’t…and remember if you need someone to chat with to move through the blocks and barriers you may be feeling, reach out. We are moving into a space of collaboration and community so reach out and ask for help if you need it!