What Is Manifestation?

A
Practical Guide To Manifesting
More Meaning In Your Life
 A Skeptic’s Practical Guide to Manifestation
Building the life we want also means re-wiring what we think we can do, a
career coach explained to me once during a time of professional difficulty. I
had long believed that finding a fulfilling job that paid well without being
exhaustive was largely out of the question, and that I was resigned to a
certain kind of income bracket or professional title.

It turns out, it wasn’t that I needed traditional career advice like refining your
resume or building my LinkedIn network. Instead, I realized I had to learn (or
un-learn) what I’d come to believe about myself and what I was capable of.

My coach then recommended mindfulness and ma nifestation to shift my

scarcity mindset to one of abundance, of possibilities in the future. Once I did
that, she suggested, I could take tangible steps to manifest the life I dreamed
of.

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I was deeply skeptical. But I committed to trying out Deepak Chopra’s 21

Days of Abundance meditations based on her suggestion. The first three days
were frustrating and I actively tried not to roll my eyes when repeating
phrases like “I create my personal abundance from an infinite source.”

But after sticking with it for a bit longer, I realized that perhaps manifestation
is not all healing crystals, Eckhart Tolle, and reciting Sanskrit mantras. And
as I’d come to find out, the practice combines both dreaming and doing.
Manifestation takes an overarching goal and breaks it down into more
digestible actions and fewer limiting beliefs. (You know, those beliefs that
tell you “I will never be able to successfully build my own company, have my
dream home, or find real love.”)

Whether you’re a skeptic like me or interested in approaching manifestation

from an actionable perspective, here’s a practical guide to support you on this
personal journey.

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WHAT IS MANIFESTATION?
Manifestation is loosely defined as transforming ideas and desires into
reality. Similar to the law of attraction, it stems from a belief that the
universe (sometimes referred to as the Universe) creates and provides for you
that which your thoughts are focused on.

Manifestation has also recently exploded in the mainstream: In the midst of

the pandemic, Google reported a 400% increase for the term,
and #manifestation on TikTok has a collective 7.3 billion views. In a time
when circumstances feel so out of our control, the suggestion that
manifestation can turn #goals into real-life achievements is quite appealing.

But, the idea of riches or a new relationship likely won’t happen just because
we’ve imagined it so. A loved one who falls ill may not magically recover if
only they wish it—the same way they did not wish to be sick in the first
place. Manifesting is about more than just the power of positive thinking; it
also includes intentional actions, challenging emotions, and techniques rooted
in science and psychology.

Ilakkiya Maheswaran, a mindset coach and founder of Wander Is Calling,

puts it this way: “Manifestation helps turn something theoretical into reality
by believing you have the power to do so. But it only serves you if you pair it
with the work.”

HOW DO WE MANIFEST?

In my case, I hoped to manifest a future outside of what I had known. And

just as I said it, my boss pulled me aside and exclaimed, “Congrat ulations,
you’ve earned a promoti—” no, I’m kidding. It didn’t happen that way. But
what I desired did happen over time.
 How to re-wire Your Brain,
to Effortlessly Manifest The Life of Your
Dreams!
The first, and arguably most important step, was clarifying what
exactly I wanted .
It became evident a promotion wasn’t really the goal. A lifestyle overhaul
was. Perhaps you’ll start with envisioning a new relationship or landing a
dream job. But I urge you to dig deeper and see if there are underlying goals
there, too. Jennie O’Connor, a creative coach, specifically recommends
identifying your core values: How can you know what you want, if you don’t
know what’s truly important to you?

Once you know your goal, be clear and specific.

For example, wishing for a relationship doesn’t provide any context on
length, quality, or level of connection. This could be as specific as “I want a
lifelong partner who values family time and a sense of humor the way I do.”
But this thorough distinction helps you understand your ideal outcomes and
the micro-goals needed to get there.

Take some time to put your thoughts to paper.

It doesn’t have to look like the popular TikTok method of writing it down
repeatedly throughout the day; once can be enough, via prayer, mindfulness
meditation, or vision boarding. But make it concrete and something you can
turn to time and again, like Post-Its on your mirror, a journaling prompt each
night, or a digital collage as your lock screen. The more present and prevalent
it is in your day-to-day, the more likely you’ll be driven to change.
Otherwise, as the ol’ saying goes, out of sight, out of mind.
 “ Identify
your core values if you’re
hoping to add more meaning into your
life .”

In addition to learning what you want, it’s time to un-learn what

doesn’t serve you, like limiting or negative beliefs.

A good practice is to turn negative self-talk into positive

affirmations. Personally, I spent a lot of time thinking “I don’t
deserve this kind of life” or “I’ll never be good enough” but over
time I’ve transformed these thoughts into “I am grateful for all that I
have” and “I am enough as I am.”

This shift to a growth mindset helped me to embrace what was

possible, rather than continuing to hold myself back.
I was then motivated to pivot towards action.

In the way that flowers don’t bloom the same day we plant the seed, I knew
I’d have to be more present- and future-oriented, instead of dwelling on what
I had experienced thus far.

Many coaches will also encourage this mindset and to frame your goals in
the present or past tense, like you have already achieved them.

When we say it to ourselves enough, we’re more likely to start believing it in

a way that’s promising and drives us to change.

If you’ve decided that you’ll explore a career change, you may start
refreshing your online portfolio or practicing for a job interview in your new
industry.

Then, as small changes happened, I worked to exhibit gratitude along the

way.
 Every single book or article covering manifestation talks about being
thankful about what you receive, and I do believe that gratitude helped
reinforce that I was on the right path, being affirmed again and again by these
incremental shifts.

Consider starting a gratitude journal; in college, I kept a piece of paper taped

up in my dorm room wall where I’d write three things I was thankful for that
day. This was an easy foundation for me to continue practicing this habit over
the long term.

Manifestation is like placing an order for delivery but not knowing exactly
when it’ll arrive, my coach reminded me.

That is to say, putting my goal out there wasn’t a one -and-done, it was the
onset of a series of steps that would eventually pay off.

And it reminded me of self-fulfilling prophecies; if I believed good things

could come to me, I’d be more likely to work towards them and build
momentum.

Ultimately, I found a role that afforded me the work/life balance I had been
looking for, one that still complemented my skill set and interests.

And yes, it was an accomplishment to get there.

But more than that, manifestation allowed me to reframe my self-worth,

capabilities, and what kind of life I could lead, in a sustainable way.

I’ve learned that’s what manifestation is actually about, after all.

“Manifestation allowed me to reframe my self -worth,

capabilities, and what kind of life I could lead, in a
sustainable way.”