Holy heatwave  !

I’m back in NYC after 3 whirlwind weeks…

In the last 3 weeks, I’ve done some seriously cool sh*t:

• Moved into my new house [soooo pretty]
• Trapeze lessons –> video
• Spent a relaxing weekend at Lake Tahoe
• A trip to Medellín + Guatape, Colombia
• Money empowerment workshop with Monica Shah
• Met the Mythbusters guys [!!!]
• ‘Saw’ my clients from this gorgeous ‘office’
• Dinner at Alice Waters’ restaurant, Chez Panisse [OMG]
• Fab lunch dates with fab friends Sarah + LiYana
• *WON* at a bachelor auction [sent $6750 to charity]

Honestly, there is no freaking way I could have done all this cool stuff a year ago.  I was too BUSY being married to my business.

I WAS ALWAYS, ALWAYS BUSY.

Seriously, ask my friends…I was a terrible friend.

I had to fix it, and fast.  I felt like my life was getting distinctly un-fabulous.  I was living to work.  I had fallen out of love with my most precious gift – ME.

After all…

My clients want a coach who LOVES her life.

I want my friends and family to know I’m available.

I became an entrepreneur for MORE freedom, not less.

Life is happening NOW, not after 6 figures.

So I decided, regardless of my resources (money + time),

I would get fabulous, and fast.

I figured that all the rest would work itself out (and it did).

Check out my 4 fave strategies for feeling more fabulous NOW:

Book a trip.

Seriously, go somewhere.  Even if you have kids, bills to pay, clients to see, zero dollars in the bank.  When is life happening? Right. Now. Be creative, find a way to go somewhere FUN that works within your resources.  Now, put it in your calendar.  You’ll be surprised how the rest works itself out (and how excited you’ll feel to break up the routine).

Dress up.

Everyday.  Or almost every day.  Wear things that you enjoy wearing, that enjoy wearing you.  Accessorize until you feel ‘put together’.  Do not wear those horrible sweatpants with the writing on the butt that you got in college and would not be caught dead in.  You deserve to feel good at the grocery store, too.  You deserve to walk a little taller and swing those hips a little wider and get your flirt on, just because it’s Tuesday.

Phone a friend.

Why, oh why, do we torture ourselves in silence when we’re feeling stuck or sad?  Put down the merlot, turn off Alanis Morissette, and pick up the damn phone.  Call someone who will tell you how awesome you are and how great you’re doing, then will tell it to you straight.  If after a few minutes you start breathing from a deeper place in your lungs, you’ve called the right person.

Date yourself.

Once a week, take yourself on a date.  Make it everything a good date is – flirty, sexy, romantic, sweet and connected.  Pamper your date (you). Be good to her.  Compliment her on her fabulous choice of outfit.  Think about how hot she looks, even if she would protest at the mention of it.

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THURSDAY’S CLASS: Fabulousity is a Business Strategy…and other secrets of branding and living the good life

REGISTER HERE: www.BlazeYourBiz.com

Good Morning + Happy Wednesday!
…except that [as I write this] it’s the afternoon, and it’s Tuesday.

So now the secret’s out:
I wrote + scheduled this email in advance.
And it *absolutely* has not always been this way…

Over the past 5 years, there have been MANY LONG NIGHTS of newsletter writing + website tweaking + Facebook procrastinating + client emailing + nutrition researching + almond butter eating.

In other words, I was busting my ass + not always taking the very BEST care of myself.  I thought this is what it took to be an entrepreneur, to be a good person.  Then one day I woke up and realized that, in the wake of my unwieldy workload…
I owned a JOB, not a BUSINESS.

For all of you head-nodders, I offer this…

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A Making-it-Happen Manifesto

You do not have to kill yourself to save them.

They will be happy with your happiness, after all.
You will be of greater service if you are served, after all.
The fuller your cup, the more will flow.
After all.

Your capacity to love + give + advise
is directly connected to the elegance
and gentleness you offer her, the one
you are most fully entrusted with [YOU].

You only have to love the healer, the helper,
the giver, the artist, more fiercely + deeply
than she has ever been loved [YOU].

Look at your intentions for others.
Are they love-filled?  Honest?  Empowering?

And now what of your intentions for yourself?

Wake each day, fiercely committed to doing that
which will propel your ship towards the sun.
Do that thing first.

For them, for you.
For all of humankind.

Discover what fuels your ship + sail it forth.

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TOMORROW’S CLASS: How to Go From Frazzled (+ overwhelmed) to Fierce (+ focused!)

REGISTER HERE: www.BlazeYourBiz.com

BLAZE YOUR BIZ {+ YOUR LIFE}
A Sizzling Tell-All Tele-Series for Health Coaches and Other Fabulous People

blaze

So you want blaze your
business+ your life…
You’re in the right place.

www.BlazeYourBiz.com

blaze

4. to burn with intense feeling or passion

So you want blaze your

business + your life…

You’re in the right place.

* * * * *

Have you struggled to make your life sustainable?

+ A business that brings in consistent cash + enough of it

+ Location independence – you can be anywhere and do your great work

+ Confidence in what you provide, and how to offer it

+ Plenty of time for fun + self care

+ Doing work that is deeply fulfilling + totally YOU

I can absolutely relate.

Not so long ago, I was struggling in nearly EVERY area of my life…

* I stayed up consistently until 2am, working on newsletters + tinkering with my website * I felt the knot in my stomach as I decided which bills to pay, and which would have to wait * I passed up dinners with friends because I was afraid it would cost too much (plus, I felt guilty about taking time away from my computer) * I cried constantly because I couldn’t afford to visit my family * I neglected the relationships most important to me because I “needed to work” * I painstakingly created teleclasses, only to have a handful of people register * I let my self-care slide and triumphantly declared that “work felt like self-care” * I dreaded what would happen if my computer bit the dust – how would I afford a new one? * I was working 70+ hours a week. I mean, seriously – my iPhone was practically hooked up intravenously.

Then, one day, the Universe gave me the smack down…

I wasn’t having fun.

This wasn’t what I signed up for.

It wasn’t working.

And beyond the frustration of my day-to-day, I had to face the ultimate reality that I was sending a few clear messages out to the Universe:

1. I don’t deserve good things

2. The only way to win is to struggle

3. I’m not one of ‘those’ people (you know – the smart, affluent, creative, connected ones)

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>> fast forward >>

I got over it.

It’s a long story, and it’s full of learning and growing and figuring mad sh*t out, and that’s what this Tell-All Tele-Series is all about.

I struggled my booty off, and there’s no reason that you have to.

Grab my hand, and let’s do this…

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TELL-ALL CALL #1 :

Thursday June 23rd, 8pmET / 5pmPST

How to Go From Frazzled (+ overwhelmed) to Fierce (+ focused!)

TELL-ALL CALL #2 :

Thursday June 30th, 8pmET / 5pmPST

Fabulousity is a Business Strategy…and other secrets of branding and living the good life

TELL-ALL CALL #3 :

Thursday July 7th, 8pmET / 5pmPST

The Many Currencies of Freedom (a.k.a. How To Be Rich NOW)

COST :

Nada.

Even if you can’t make the calls, REGISTER and we’ll send the recordings

But you’ll want to be there – I promise.

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Clear your calendar.

Bring your questions.

Let’s do this.

REGISTER HERE: http://blazeyourbiz.com/

See you there, Fabulous.

xo

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?
Do you feel like some aspects of life are dull?
Are you ready for LASTING change?

A 4-WEEK COURSE
The class meets weekly by phone for four weeks and will be a combination of lecture, discussion and fun projects and exercises.  The focus will be on natural, whole foods, radical self-care, and designing the life of your dreams.  Guaranteed to be fun and informative! We’ll discover which foods best support your unique bio-individuality, and how to balance healthy eating with our busy lives. You will learn fast & easy recipes, master the art of self-care, and start living a life of vibrant health! In a fun group setting, we will support each other in implementing gradual changes week by week that will contribute to your long-term health and happiness. You only have one body; one precious life.  If you’ve been waiting for ‘someday’ to give yourself the love, care and attention you deserve, stop! Make best friends with your body today.

Here’s what’s included:
* Four group sessions (weekly: 60 mins by-phone)
* Group Online Forum
* Educational handouts & worksheets
* Quick & Easy Recipes

Dates:
Mondays, 8-9pmEST
May 2-23, 2011

Program Investment: $197
REGISTER BY MONDAY APRIL 18th to receive a bonus 1-on-1 session with Nisha!

 

Lately, I’ve been paying attention to some emerging muses.
They’re all very intense women…
Samurai + Sorceress + Goddess + Archer

I pulled a card from my ‘Goddess Guidance’ deck the other day and had to laugh.  It’s beyond perfect.  Check it out:

It’s totally symbolic of how I’ve been feeling;
focused, fierce and deeply intuitive.

I’ve been working on my program, Fierce Fabulous & Free and feel so incredibly connected to my work and what I am out to provide for this special group of women.

And {drumroll, please…}
I HAVE 7 WOMEN SIGNED UP FOR MY PROGRAM and only 3 SPACES LEFT!  Women are joining from Alaska, Chicago, Minnesota, San Diego and of course NYC. Having them fly from ALL over the country is so humbling and so thrilling.

But then, after signing up 2 women in 2 hours last week, something happened… I started bawling.
What happened is what I call Little ol’ Me? Syndrome.   I felt so humbled and so overwhelmed that I lost my sh*t.  On one hand I felt unbelievable JOY; on the other hand I thought, “do I really deserve this? can I pull this off? ahhh!”
Have you ever felt that?

It’s strange to admit in such a public way, but I think you might relate.  Either way, here goes…

Little ol’ Me? Syndrome can happen when we reach an upper-limit, the un-chartered territory that is scary and exciting all at once. It can be that feeling that comes up when we want to be thrilled and forge forward with ambition, and instead ask:
“Who am I to deserve this?”
“Am I ready?”
“What do I do if XYZ happens?”
“Really…Lil ol’ Me?”

Well guess what, YES.
You do deserve it. You are ready. And you know what, you’ll figure it out.
Yes, Lil’ ol’ YOU.

But in the moment can we comprehend that? Not a chance.
Well, not unless we learn what the heck to do. But before I dive into that, it is helpful to know WHY we get these feelings…
If you’re a trailblazer, you may be doing things you only dreamed of. You may be doing things your family has never done, or things that are outside of the realm of ‘normal’ in your world. In other words, it’s not built in to your personal ecology to be going where you’re headed. So naturally, it feels scary & unsafe! These feelings are totally normal.

And when we leave them unaddressed, we find ourselves ‘self-sabotaging’…eating boxes of cookies, neglecting our business, spending a little too much time on Facebook… In other words, we place ourselves right back where we started.

So, are you ready to learn how to forge forward, Trailblazers?
Deep breath and here we go…

Here are the 4 strategies I used to go from L.O.M. to Y.E.S.:

1. I CRIED IT OUT.
Good news – you don’t have to ‘suck it up’. Big girls cry too. When we avoid our feelings or try to put them in a box, they only get louder. So hang out, make time, cry. Even if it makes no sense and you don’t understand why. Through my tears, I realized that I was feeling deeply humbled, blessed and overwhelmed! I just made space to feel all of that, and was more able to feel the true richness of the experience. I made breathing space…

2. I CHECKED MY CALENDAR.
I checked in with my schedule, my brain, my guts and my coach. Was I missing anything? Did I have my support system set up? Was there ANY stone left unturned? I gave my assistant a few more items to tackle and refined my timeline of tasks slightly to make sure it all felt just right. Planning goes far in feeling prepared, including planning for greatness.

3. I SHIFTED MY ATTENTION.
When I was feeling the overwhelm of it all, I looked at what the feeling was pointing to, what it was telling me. This is what the overwhelm was all about: Every person I work with is extraordinarily important to me. I LOVE them. I think of them often, hold positive intentions for them and share my love, time, brain and energy with them. It’s SO important to me that I do my work well. When I shifted my attention to THEM, my overwhelm evaporated and my creativity soared.

4. I CELEBRATED.
By this point, I was feeling good. Like, really really all-the-way-through good. So I got a mani/pedi, and spent the weekend at a fancy NYC hotel with a girlfriend – laughing, talking, eating and drinking really good wine. It was perfect. The message to the Universe? YES, I DO DESERVE IT! And YES, OF COURSE I CAN HANDLE IT. And I mean it

If you’re feeling bold, brave and ready to soar…if you’ve been checking out my program from a distance and are thinking you *may* want to snag one of those last 3 spots, hit me up.  We should talk.  I’m ready for you!

Fiercely,

p.s.  I have another cat in the bag.
I am the Director of Operations for a womens spirituality conference in NYC called REVEAL.  Our annual event is on May 7th at Donna Karan’s Urban Zen Center.  I’d LOVE to see you there:  http://www.urbanzen.org/events/reveal-womens-conference-2011/

http://fiercefabulousfree.com/

Last Sunday evening, I broke a personal rule and watched CNN while cooking dinner (news + food rarely digest well together).

As I’m sure you’ve been, I have been watching, crying, praying and waiting to see the light at the end of the tunnel for Japan.  And as I watched the images of overwhelming devastation, I found myself thinking, “What right do I have to want more when these people have lost everything?  I should just be grateful for what I have, which is a lot.”

These musings led me to the question…
Are gratitude & desire at odds?

And I’ve come to a surprising conclusion:
[insert deep, grounding breath]
It is our RESPONSIBILITY to go after what we want.

For many years (most of my life), I tried to not want…to just be satisfied with what I have. I tried to be satisfied with the vision of a life I thought I was supposed to want and love (white picket fence and all).

Somewhat counter-intuitively, I’ve found that as I strive for deeper fulfillment of my purpose on the planet, I feel more deeply grateful for life as it is. After all, I spend my life dreaming up how to support women being empowered and free (pretty cool ‘job’, huh?).

But let me make something clear – you can strive with no gratitude and be deeply grateful while feeling no drive. And that just doesn’t work, my loves. We need both.

We can look at this as a polarity:
FEELINGS OF GRATITUDE <——> CONNECTION WITH DESIRE

So my question for you is, which side are you weaker in?
And how can you be more in touch with that?

If you need more FEELINGS OF GRATITUDE:
* Start a gratitude list. Like, now. Write down 5 things you’re grateful for. Your list could range from avocados to your mother. It’s all good!
Rinse and repeat.

If you need more CONNECTION WITH DESIRE:
* Ask yourself this groundbreaking question…”What do I want?”. You want to listen for the deeper desire…the craving beneath the craving. If you want a cookie, is there something deeper? A break? Sweetness? Give yo’self what you really want, my sister.

Living our passion every day is not for some of us, it’s for everyone.
It is your birthright.
Is is your job.

Monday’s Blaze Your Own Trail teleclass is jam-packed with more on all of this, and will open with a group prayer & intention for Japan. If for no other reason, I’d love it if you could bring yourself and your energy to the call.

With Love to YOU and Japan,

CALLING ALL TRAILBLAZERS, FREEDOM SEEKERS + SOUL SISTERS.

If you are one of those women who will never be satisfied with life
behind the white picket fence.  You want more. You want adventure.
This is your call to action.

The world has been waiting for us…
but most of all, we have been waiting for us.

We have been waiting for the day when we’d be ready.
…when we can afford to take that leap
…when the kids are grown
…when we have more time, more money
…when we’ve been granted permission
to be free.

I’m here to tell you: The time has come.
It’s time.
Your time.
BLAZE YOUR OWN TRAIL.
RSVP HERE

If you are in one of these three places, you’ll want to read on:
1. you’re not connected with or diving into your passion or purpose
2. you’ve found your fire but are still trying to get your footing
3. you’re lit up and blazin’ trails, but still feel scared on the inside

You may have found that it’s hard to take care of you, take care of others, chase your dream + get sleep.
What it takes is a HIGH-LEVEL HOLISTIC STRATEGY that:
+ honors your desires
+ respects your priorities
+ values your emotions
+ allows you to expand in ALL of the areas of life that are important to you, creating  positive, tangible results that create more freedom in your life and put a smile on your heart.

Join me, Nisha Moodley, for this FREE Trailblazing Teleclass. A tribe of women will gather from around the world to learn the art and science of creating lives that nourish ourselves and the ones we love, and spread that happiness into the stratospere.

• How to get unstuck and in action in 3 easy steps (the answer may surprise!)
• Why overwhelm is a good sign, and how to use it to fuel your fire
• What to do when you don’t feel the spark, and how to get it back
• Why the things you say in the mirror today will affect future generations and how to keep those messages loving when you feel frustrated
  
• The REAL reason why so many women are unhappy and how to create a shift in the world where women step up and reclaim our power, creating a ripple effect of positive change for the planet

Clear your calendar.
Brew your favorite tea.
Join in.

MONDAY, MARCH 21st  :  8-9pmEST
REGISTER HERE: http://blazeyourowntrail.eventbrite.com/

If you can’t make the call, register and we’ll email you the recording
But you should be on this call, my sister.

With Love,
Nisha

I’m just home from 10 days in Costa Rica.
It was amazing. Glorious. Gorgeous.

My retreat co-creator, Paula, and I led 12 women
in one of the most breathtaking weeks of our lives.

One of our participants said,
“This is the best thing I’ve ever done.”

*insert my happy dance here*

There was a major theme of facing our fears head-on. One woman who is afraid of heights jumped off a waterfall, ziplined over tree tops AND, at the end of the trip…strengthened by her new circle of sisters…forewent the lengthy drive and instead took a tiny plane back to central Costa Rica. Hot damn!

On the retreat, I faced a fear of my own…the ocean.

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been terrified of being in water I can’t stand in.   I did Level 1 swimming classes 3 times and failed each time.  Yep, it’s like THAT.  So when the opportunity came to go snorkeling at Tortuga Island, my first thought was “No way.  No swimming for me.”  But the women were awesome; they cheered me on and I DID IT!

After swimming with the beautiful fish and delighting in the coral, I was ready for more.  For the next 3 days, I spent more time in the ocean than ever before.  Here’s what I learned…

Revelation #1 : Fear is good.
The fear pointed to an opportunity to run, once again, or face it head on and move through it.  Having 12 amazing women back me up helped too   But without that fear there would be no opportunity. No thrill.  How boring would life be with no fear?

Revelation #2 : Fear is temporary.
After that initial jump into the ocean, and a few minutes of shallow breaths through the breathing tube, I relaxed.  I reminded myself that it would feel better if I breathed deeply.  And within just a few minutes, I was actually having FUN!

Revelation #3 : Fear precedes freedom.
For the first time in my life, I felt FREE in the water.  It’s not to say that the fear is all gone, but it’s been trumped by freedom.  I WANT to be in the water.  I ENJOY being in the water.  It was so worth it to face the fear…highly recommended.

Here’s a poem I wrote about the relationship between Fear, Trust and Freedom…

The waves lift me to my sky
So the sun may soak me in.
We dance.

And I wonder, where have I been?
When did I forget that we co-create?

And the moon is my mother
And my sister
And I came for this moment.

Now I may face the waves
My womb illuminating the journey
Each stroke a declaration of freedom.
Each wave carrying me home.

So…what fear have you been running from?
How and when will you face it?
What will freedom look like?

p.s. l’m about to launch the biggest adventure yet and it’s all about freedom.
Watch your inbox next week for the magic. I’m bursting with excitement!

Love Love and even more LOVE,
Nisha

Today I hosted the Self-Love Goddess Gathering: A Celebration of Our Brilliance & Feminine Fabulousity!

Listen in, and leave a comment!
SELF-LOVE GODDESS GATHERING
To take part in future calls, sign-up on the sidebar and I’ll send you the goods

In this ooey-gooey lovefest, you will learn:
* How to use your cravings and desires to love yourself MORE, not less
* My fave way to stop self-sabotage in its tracks
* Why self-love is good for your health
* The #1 Self-Love Superfood and how to get more of it in your bod

PLUS, listen at the end for extra special Declarations of Self-Love that will probably have you (as it had me) in tears of joy…

Much Love,
Nisha