How to Step Forward When You Leave...
How to Step Forward After Malibu
Integrating Your New Self Into Your Old Environment
Leaving Malibu is not the end of your transformation—it's the beginning of living it.
When you return home, your environment may look the same, but you are not the same person. Your job now isn't to create another breakthrough. It's to protect, practice, and normalize the version of you that was born here.
"This place looks the same. But I AM DIFFERENT now -- and that's ok."
1. Expect Greater Awareness
One of the first things you'll notice is that both alignments and misalignments become crystal clear.
You'll naturally recognize:
- Relationships that feel supportive—or draining.
- Habits that move you toward your vision—or away from it.
- Opportunities that suddenly feel "right."
- Situations you've outgrown.
This isn't a sign something is wrong.
It's evidence that you've expanded. Expect that threshold right now between "Testing" vs "Trusting" yourself as you integrate back into your life.... We will be covering this in our upcoming trainings to help you!
2. Don't Mistake Old Reactions for Going Backwards
When you encounter an old trigger, you may react like the old version of yourself.
That's okay.
In fact, it will probably feel even more uncomfortable than it used to.
That's actually proof you've changed.
Remember:
You're never moving backwards. Backwards is a feeling.
You're simply testing your newfound strength.
Instead of judging yourself, pause and ask:
"How would the new version of me respond to this?"
3. Hold the Version of You That Was Created Here
Transformation isn't about chasing another emotional high. That creates a pendulum swing, roller coaster ride of life.
It's about holding the emotional state you've already created. It's about being strong and confident.
Practice becoming someone who naturally feels:
- Confident
- Peaceful
- Happy
- Focused
- Worthy
- Trusting
Extraordinary emotions can become your new normal—but only if you practice them consistently.
4. Think Micro, Not Massive
One of the biggest mistakes people make after a transformational experience is trying to overhaul their entire life overnight.
Don't.
Instead, focus on tiny actions that reinforce your new identity.
Small, consistent actions create lasting change because they teach your brain:
"This really is who I am now."
5. Create a Daily Vision Practice (5 Minutes)
Each day, spend just five minutes reconnecting with your vision.
Play the music from Malibu (Canon in D) or another song that instantly reconnects you to the experience.
Then:
- Read your Manifesting Hit List.
- Add new dreams, visions and goals -- as they come to you.
- Close your eyes and imagine already living those experiences.
- Feel gratitude before they've arrived.
"The goal isn't wishing or dreaming. It's not toxic positivity. It's allowing your reality to CATCH UP to your wild imagination's vision that feels even more TRUE to your heart.".... -Laura St John
The goal is keeping your vision emotionally alive.
6. Do One Daily "Flip It"
Choose one thought, emotion, or situation each day and intentionally flip it.
Examples:
- Fear → Trust
- Doubt → Confidence
- Overwhelm → One Next Step
- Scarcity → Possibility
Then ask:
"What's one tiny action the new version of me would take today?"
One action is enough.
7. Respond Instead of React
You don't have to eliminate negativity from your life.
You simply don't have to live there anymore.
Instead of diving into old emotional patterns, learn to simply "dip your toe" into them, notice what's happening, and return to who you've become.
Awareness creates choice.
Choice creates freedom.
Your Next Chapter Starts Now
The Malibu Experience wasn't designed to give you two extraordinary days. It was designed to become the launching pad for your next six weeks, six months, and even six years.
Keep practicing. Keep "normalizing" the new you.
Keep holding the version of yourself you created here.
And remember:
You don't need giant steps to create a giant life. Tiny, intentional actions—done consistently—allow your new expanded identity to become your new normal.
—Laura St. John