Lamisha Serf-Walls

Penny for your thoughts…

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Summer is upon us and I’m inspired to make some changes.

I’ve got some BIG plans for the summer and have a few ideas that are brewing about some ways I can really help you make some incredible transformations in your life in the next 6 months, but I’d love to hear from you first.

The worst thing in the world is to put something together that you *think* is a great idea only to find that it’s not helpful at all, so if you have about 3-5 minutes I’d love to hear your thoughts.

I’ve put together a quick survey to get a bit more info from YOU about what you need the most right now to help you live and create your best life.

The questions are fairly simple and only require a few moments of your time and in exchange for sharing your thoughts I’ll be giving away a handful (maybe more) of FREE 30-minute Mindset Power Sessions as a thank you.

I’ll be emailing the winners on FRIDAY June 9th so make sure you get your survey in before then to qualify.

Complete the survey HERE.

Thanks in advance for your time and I can’t wait to share what I’ve got on my mind for you for the summer!

Losing Millions….

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I have a confession to make and it’s probably something you might not be able to guess about me, though after I share the whole story, it will make total sense.

My secret guilty pleasure is that I LOVE watching documentaries about where Lottery winners are now.

—> It’s not because I play the lottery, though I do on occasion.
—> It’s not because I want to be up to date with the latest high ticket items to purchase.
—> And it’s not even because I want to use it as a way to envision myself as a millionaire.

Honestly, I watch it because I am incredibly fascinated by the MINDSET behind each winner and how it ties into where they are now.  (I’m a mindset nerd, I know!)

I’ve watched a ton of these shows and what’s amazing is I can see a common thread in all of them as it relates to who still has their money (or even more) and who has squandered it away and is now broke. Can you guess what it is?

It’s all about their growth mindset and upper limit set point.

You see, every one of us has an upper limit set point based on our current mindset.  Based on our past experiences and the mindset work we have done (or not done) we have a certain amount of love, joy, peace, abundance, health, excitement etc. that we can comfortably allow in our lives.

Once we approach that upper limit, our ego gets a bit frightened and feels unsafe.  It immediately wants to bring us back down to our “normal” range, even if what’s been normal for us is incredibly uncomfortable.

Imagine for a moment you want to lose 50 lbs but in reality you only imagine that you can really lose about 25.  As you approach that 25lb marker or a bit beyond that, your ego gets a bit snarky and scared and you find some reason (usually subconsciously) to sabotage your progress to bring you back down to what is “normal” for you.

The same thing happens with money (or anything else for that matter).  The reason many lottery winners go bankrupt after winning millions of dollars is because their mindset didn’t change when they won that money.

Their reality shifted dramatically, but their mindset didn’t and so they had to go back to what was “normal” for them.

It seems a bit crazy, I know, but think back to your life for a moment.

Have you ever noticed that there are times when things are going really good for you, it feels a bit uncomfortable?  Or maybe when things get too good you find yourself sabotaging it in some way, shape, or form and before you know it you are back to where you started?

Maybe it’s with money, weight, relationships, your career, or something else entirely, but no matter what the topic is…the issue is the same.  You’ve hit your upper limit.

So what do you do to make sure you don’t lose your proverbial millions?

It boils down to these three things…

  • Become aware of your upper limit set point
  • Understand your sabotaging behavior when things get too good
  • Actively grow your mindset so as you approach that upper limit, it actually transforms to a new level

Believe me when I say that the upper limit problem that Gay Hendricks discusses in his book The Big Leap is a very real thing.  I’ve experienced it over and over again with each new level I’ve reached in my life and business and understanding how it works and actively working on your mindset is the key to limiting the effects of the ULP in your life.

And you know what?  It’ ALL leads back to MINDSET.

Yes, I know.  I talk about mindset until I’m blue in the face, but I promise it is more important than you know and it is where all your power lies.  It’s also why I decided to put together this FREE 5-Day Mindset Challenge for my tribe starting Monday.

Starting Monday, we are going to help you understand what is going on in that beautiful mind of yours and give you some tools to transform those thoughts so you can continue to grow and expand your life in truly magical ways with or without your upper limit.

If you sign up, everyday next week you are going to be receiving the challenge step of the day in your inbox with an exercise for you to complete that day.

If you choose, you can also join us in the MindPower Collective group on Facebook to share your experiences and enter yourself to win some 1:1 coaching and free entry into the next round of the Miracle Mindset Immersion group program coming soon!

The challenge kicks off on Monday!  Are you ready?

Join us over in the MindPower Collective group and remember to post your exercises in the challenge threads to enter yourself to win some awesome goodies!

Feeling a bit uncertain about life? Read this….

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One of the things I hear a lot from my clients is how often they find themselves in the place of uncertainty.

They feel stuck between a rock and a hard place (my mom’s favorite saying) and they can’t quite figure out how to move forward.

Are you feeling like you are living between worlds at the moment?

 

If so, I invite you to check out my latest article over on Purpose Fairy titled: 5 Ways to Break Free From a Life of Uncertainty.

This article is full of great tips on how to help you finally break free….

 

I just turned 2 and Things I Learned Along the Way

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August 1, 2013 I did something I never imagined I’d do.

I started a business.

Not only did I surpass the 1 year mark when most business die a quick, painful death, but I have just hit the 2 year mark and I’m pretty freakin’ proud of myself.

Not because of the money I’ve made, but because I’ve stuck with it and have met, coached, and supported so many amazing souls.  Thinking back on it , I’ve learned some pretty amazing lessons that I want to pass along to you.

  • You can do more than you think you can. As if the fact that my business is still alive isn’t enough proof, I’ve done way more than I ever thought I could.  I’ve run marketing campaigns, group coaching programs, webinars, and coached countless women as I worked to get my message out into the world.  If you would’ve told me 10 years ago that this is what I’d be doing…I’d probably laugh in your face.  Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, know that you can do more than you think.

 

  • Your intuition is an amazing gift…use it! There have been LOTS of moments when I thought other people knew better than me when it came to what I should do next, except they didn’t.  We all have an inner GPS that is more powerful, more aware, and better equipped to support us in figuring out the next step than anyone else, we just have to learn to listen to it.  This is a muscle I am still working, but I can tell you I am far more tuned in now than I ever was before I started this journey.  Listen to your heart, it will never steer you wrong.

 

  • You don’t need to know the ‘how’. As a recovering control freak here, I sometimes forget this detail and I usually regret it.  As much as the world tells us we need a plan, an outline or a blueprint for our success, the truth is you really don’t.  If you follow your heart and act on the inspiration it provides, that will be enough.  The only thing having a blueprint does is make you feel more secure while also cutting you off from the amazing opportunities that are out there for you.  The Universe has far more resources available than we do…so why would you cut yourself off from that?  Follow the next step and trust that you’ll always figure out what is next because you will.

 

  • Just keep swimming.   In moments when I’ve wanted to give up (and there have been plenty), I had friends tell me to “just keep swimming” and as much as I didn’t want to hear it, I knew they were right.  Had I quit when I wasn’t booking any new clients for 4 months or when I had lost all confidence in my ability to actually run a successful business, I’d never have made it to the point I am now.  Now I know that I not only can make it, but I AM…every single day. Whatever your dream is or what your end vision may be…just keep swimming.  Trust your vision and purpose and let it guide you, but never give up…unless of course you no longer feel the passion for what you are doing.

I am in awe of how far I’ve come from the time this was only a dream.  In fact, this week I recorded this video reflecting on what prompted me to take the leap in the first place.

Listen, I know that whatever your BIG LEAP is, it feels scary right now.  That business, new career, or stepping into your true purpose feels bigger than life right now.  The steps to get there feel overwhelming and you aren’t quite sure how to make it all come together. You might even feel a little stuck…

You are not alone and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.  The truth is you have the power to create ANY life you desire.  I want to help you make your dream life a reality.  Not tomorrow, next week, or next year when you feel more prepared.

I want to help you NOW.

If you are feeling the call of your soul to take the leap now…let’s chat.  I’ve got something special for you and I only have room for 4 people so if you are ready to dive in and make your dreams come true finally…hit the button below and let’s schedule a free chat.

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You’re stuck, but are you LISTENING?

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photo credit: Even If via photopin (license)
photo credit: Even If via photopin (license)

Over the years I have been known for being so busy thinking, analyzing, planning, strategizing, and making things happen that I can’t actually hear what I need to do.

I get caught up in the action and doing of life instead of being.

I have often forgotten about the wealth of knowledge and information I have within if only I would listen.

It makes sense that as humans, we often try so hard to make things happen that we also end up making things much more difficult than we need to.

We miss the signs and signals about when it’s time to act and when it’s time to lean back.  We miss the messages that are around us all the time.

I talk a lot about inspired action and how important it is in creating a life you love and I get a lot of questions about what inspired action really is.

Simply put, it’s listening and responding.

Hearing the message and acting on it.

Feeling the inspiration to act and not questioning it…just doing it because it feels right.

And often times that feeling isn’t the most logical thing in the world.  In fact, at times it can seem downright insane, but every time I’ve acted on my inspired thoughts, it’s always worked out. Always.

So, if you feel STUCK and are wondering what the next step is for you, it may be that you just aren’t listening to the messages that are coming through.

Here are a few ways that I’ve found messages to show up for me:

  • Seemingly random thoughts in the shower (the shower is where I often come up with many program ideas or article titles)
  • Billboards with messages that resonate with me strongly
  • Song lyrics or quotes that feel especially powerful
  • Thoughts that float in with ease and feel simple and easy
  • Ideas that come quickly and just click
  • Inspiration that comes through when I am journaling or working with a client
  • Messages for others that I get while I am coaching that are also messages for myself

And sometimes I even get that earth-shattering lightning bolt of a thought that sends me running to find paper and a pen to get it all down before I forget it.  But, most of the time the inspiration flows in and out with ease.  It’s not pushed, pulled, or forced.  It’s just easy.

So, today as you think about a particular area of your life where you may feel stuck, I want you to think about the messages you may not be hearing.  What are you missing?  What feels almost too easy for you? Go do that.

Even if it doesn’t turn out to be THE thing that gets you unstuck in the moment, it will most definitely lead you down the path that will.

And if you are still struggling with feeling stuck and want more info on 5 ways to break free from stuck.  Check out this FREE audio that will help you get unstuck instantly.

Want more info on how to get the answers yourself and to learn how I tapped into the wealth of knowledge I use everyday in my life and business?  Check out the Universal Toolbox.  We still have spots open for you to get into the group AND get the bonus of 1 free 1:1 coaching session with me.

Last but not least- if you missed your chance to schedule a FREE 30-Minute Connection Call, I still have some spots available.  I’ve had SO much fun with these calls that I increased it from the original 25 to a total of 40!  I only have a few spots left, so if you are interested, hit the link below and schedule your call today.

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