Written by: Kamini Wood, Executive Contributor
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The law of manifestation, which emphasizes the power of our thoughts, has become an increasingly popular concept in recent years. The law of manifestation, also called the law of attraction, says that our thoughts have the power to bring either good or bad things into our lives.
Our brains can attract the greatest and the worst of what we can imagine. So, things or outcomes we focus on can be brought into our lives. When you think positively, you attract favorable outcomes. Similarly, if you think negatively, you will attract less promising results.
While it was not accepted so well when it was initially published in 2006, Rhonda Byrne’s book The Secret has become one of the most popular self-help books. The thesis that if you think pleasant thoughts, good things will come to you appears to be more widespread than ever – reports show that Google searches for the phrase “manifesting” increased dramatically in 2020.
What does it mean to manifest something?
Manifestation is the process of thinking positive, aspiring thoughts in order to turn them into reality. It involves focusing your attention on the desired goal and then accomplishing it in real life.
The law of manifestation is based on the ancient concept that our lives are the product of our thoughts. This concept can be found in many religions, including Buddhism and Christianity.
Our minds are powerful; our thoughts shape who we are, and we have the power to create our own reality.
But does manifestation work? Does it involve more than just wishful thinking? And how to use it to make your dreams come true?
How does manifestation work?
The Universe has laws of attraction that enable us to attract and achieve favorable outcomes. To make your aspirations a reality, you must first clear your mind of all negative beliefs.
Then, you set an intention for what you wish to attract because manifestation only becomes powerful when you know what you want and set your intention to achieve it.
Intention setting is the first stage in manifestation that opens up your receptivity, helping you send positive energy into the Universe. Various manifestation strategies might assist you in doing this.
5 Common manifestation techniques
Here are five common manifestation techniques that can help you set intentions and put the law of attraction to work.
1. Vision boards
Visualization is one of the most valuable manifestation methods for attracting desired outcomes. It entails imagining yourself in a particular place or engaging in a specific activity. According to the law of attraction, when you visualize something, you train your subconscious mind to attract it.
Vision boards are the most effective tool to achieve this because pictures appeal more to the brain than words. Vision boards contain quotes and photographs that illustrate the things you want to achieve. A good vision board can help you put pictures of success in your mind, which can help you see opportunities you might have missed otherwise.
You may make them in a variety of ways. For example, you may create a vision book, which is helpful because you can always have it with you. Another option would involve creating a theme-based vision board, which can help you focus on a specific aspect of your life, such as relationships, health, school, work, etc.
2. Positive affirmations
A powerful way to help you recognize and appreciate your talents and skills is to make it a daily habit to think, write, or say positive things about yourself.
Often, we can’t reach our goals and live our dream lives because of the things we think about ourselves. So, when you make a deliberate decision to appreciate yourself, you can let go of self-limiting ideas, start treating yourself with self-acceptance and begin making your dreams come true.
Furthermore, affirmations may boost your self-compassion and confidence, helping you establish a positive self-image.
So, to manifest success, begin using manifestation affirmations. Practicing them regularly trains your subconscious mind to act on positive assertions about yourself.
For your positive affirmations to be effective, always use the present tense. Select the area of your life where you want to improve or attract positive outcomes and make your affirmations personal, specific, and brief.
For example, you can write manifestation affirmations for success, self-love, challenging times, confidence, etc.
3. Intention journaling
Effective manifestation begins with intention setting. Journaling can help clarify your thoughts, set clear intentions, and unlock your intuition. It helps remove mental barriers and allows for inner connection.
By allowing your inner wisdom to guide you, intention journaling can help you turn to yourself for answers, identify self-limiting thoughts, and increase your confidence.
You can use an intention journal every day, once a week, or once a month. Regardless of how often you use it, write down your goal and get back to it at the end of the day/week/month to see whether you accomplished what you planned.
4. Practice gratitude
Practicing gratitude regularly can help you overcome self-limiting beliefs, change your negative thoughts, and make it more likely that good things will happen to you. The gratitude practice is powerful because it helps you become mindful of negative thoughts that weigh you down. In addition, it allows you to pay attention to good things, rewiring your brain to think positively and attract favorable outcomes.
Keeping a gratitude journal (by making a list of three things for which you are thankful at the end of every day) might help you develop and maintain a gratitude habit.
5. Get outside of the box
Developing a mindset of thinking outside the box is necessary if you want to accomplish something new or desirable. Getting outside the box allows you to approach any situation from a new perspective, inviting new opportunities into your life. Be flexible, have confidence, and allow your intuition to guide you to unlock opportunities and attract abundance.
Does manifestation work? (It’s really up to you)
Manifestation works only as much as you believe in it. Try practicing mindfulness to still your mind and find out what you really want. Listen to your inner voice and let go of self-limiting beliefs. Because only when you have cleansed your mind can you begin to believe in your ability to create the life you desire.
You may test the law of attraction to check whether it works for you. It’s really up to you!
Kamini Wood, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Kamini Wood is the founder and CEO of Live Joy Your Way and the AuthenticMe® RiseUp program. An international best-selling author Kamini is driven to support people of all ages to heal their relationship with themselves and to stop outsourcing their self-worth. As a result, her clients become their own confident, resilient self-leader with healthier relationships. Kamini is a certified life coach, board-certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, holds specialty certifications in Calling in the One®, Conscious Uncoupling®, NewMoney Story®, and teen life coaching. Also trained in conscious parenting, Kamini aims to meet her clients where they are, supporting and guiding them on their journey to where they want to be, both personally and professionally. Her mission: create space for each person to see the unique gifts they bring to this world.
