Sometimes it's hard to look ahead, especially when we're constantly busy with work, bills, family, and our own thoughts. But planning for the future and worrying about it is good for our mental health. When the world seems unpredictable, we just need to keep our vision flexible and ready to change.
Fortunately, many effective manifestation techniques help you focus on what you want to achieve in the future. Here are some ways to get started:
1. Create a visualization board
Pairing your goals with the pictures and words on the visualization board gives your mind the freedom to wander. Hang your board where you will see it every day. Seeing your visualization board is a great reminder to keep going.
2. Start journaling
Journaling gives you a safe place to write down your thoughts, worries, and goals without judgment. You can always be yourself on paper. You can keep a gratitude journal in which you remember what you are grateful for, or a manifestation journal to focus on what you hope to achieve.
Plus, you can go back to your journal whenever you want and reflect on how far you've come and what goals you've achieved.
You can also try the script. This tricks your brain into thinking that you have already achieved your desires. Write a diary entry from the perspective of your future self. Describe how you feel when you land your dream job, meet your soul mate, or receive a six-figure salary.
3. Speak positive affirmations
Have you ever heard of the Wonder Woman pose? This is when you stand in a superhero pose and sing positive things to yourself. I have it. I am worthy of my dreams. I am constantly learning. I will succeed.
This may sound fake. But for people who struggle with self-criticism and automatic negative thoughts, it's an effective way to relearn thought patterns.
By repeating these affirmations for days in a row, superhero or not, you train your brain to automatically think positively. This will help boost your self-confidence. You can practice repeating affirmations every morning or before stressful events such as tests, presentations, or difficult conversations.
4. Try the pillow method
This brings your positive affirmations into your dream. Write down your dreams and put them under your pillow before bed.
The theory behind the pillow method is that your last thoughts of the day will help change your subconscious beliefs in a gradual but powerful way. Your dreams will get better and you will wake up feeling better.
Does placing them under the pillow make something special? No. But writing things down before bed can help clear your mind, and a positive bedtime ritual can change your mindset.
5. Go beyond
There is nothing wrong with staying in your comfort zone. But by being curious and pushing beyond those boundaries, you will grow and learn. You will discover new possibilities for yourself. Start with small steps and gradually move on to larger ones.
Thomas Jefferson said, "If you want something you've never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done." These words ring true. Taking action ensures progress.
6. Surround yourself with positivity
Connecting with like-minded and supportive people will help you maintain a healthy mindset.
When you fail or make a mistake, you will have a safety net ready to catch you with outstretched loving arms. It's better than meeting negative energy.
While a positive support system is great, forced positivity is useless. Toxic positivity is when people impose an optimistic attitude and refuse to see any negatives or flaws no matter what is going on around them.
Real life has ups and downs. peaks and valleys. Some days you will be scared or unhappy. Unexpected obstacles and setbacks happen. Surround yourself with people who can be there for you and help you find your way back.
7. Practice the Method of Manifestation 369
This numerological method is popular and simple. Write down what you want to manifest. You will do this:
- 3 times in the morning
- 6 times during the day
- 9 times in the evening
If you believe in numerology, be sure to use this simple trick. Inventor Nikola Tesla believed that these numbers were divine and could reveal the secrets of the universe.
For everyone else, Method 369 is a reminder to keep in touch with our intentions and goals throughout the day. Constantly writing down what's important to you can help strengthen your sense of purpose and direction. Your intentions determine the direction of your thoughts and actions.
8. Walk
The phrase “fake it until you do it” holds some truth in making your dreams come true. It takes courage to believe in yourself and keep going despite the obstacles, but it's always worth it.
