I’ve recently dived into the “manifestation” side of TikTok, and I’ve learned a lot. Now, before you automatically assume I’m a crazy witch, I want you to listen to what manifesting is, OK?
Manifesting is creating something that you want to become your reality. So let’s say you really want a piece of chocolate cake. You don’t know how you’ll get it, but you want the piece of cake. Then, when you get home, you find out that a family member brought you home a piece of chocolate cake because they thought you’d like it. This is a super simplified example of what manifesting is. Essentially, manifesting is having a desire. You speak the desire into the universe, and then let it go. And it will eventually appear in your life in some shape or form.
The key thing with manifesting is to state your desire and then let it go.
Let the universe take care of what you asked for by forgetting about your request completely. You have to trust that the universe will bring you what you asked for. Whether that’s a car, food, a dog, or a partner, you just have to trust that it’s coming and believe you’re ready for it.
The issue with this is that people tend to forget to “trust” the universe. Instead, they start looking around and wondering where their dream is and when it’s coming. Then, these thoughts turn into doubt that you’re not going to get what you manifested. But you’re essentially pushing your manifestation away by thinking this way. The more you question and doubt yourself, the more the universe is thinking, “ Do they really want this? I’m bringing it to them, but gosh, they keep being impatient. Maybe they need to wait more.” This creates a conflict between you and the universe, making you go back and forth with your request. Eventually, it becomes frustrating and challenging.
If you’re in this situation, follow the following steps:
1. Breathe.
Inhale through the nose, and exhale through the mouth. Relax. You’re getting yourself all worked up over this, and you just need to calm down.
2. Stop overthinking and worrying.
I know, I know: it’s easier said than done. I’m the ULTIMATE overthinker, so I get it. If you did your manifestation, stop worrying about it just because it’s not immediately here. Chill, relax, and let things take time.
3. Reset yourself.
This can be as simple as doing a breathing exercise, going for a walk, or taking a nap. Do whatever you have to do to reset your brain. You have all these thoughts going through your head and need to think about something else.
4. Set your intention again.
Now that you’ve relaxed and calmed down, set your intention to the universe again. You can say this out loud, think about it, or write it down — do what works for you. Just set the intention and then let it go. Don’t worry about it, don’t stress about it, and just let it go instead.
5. Focus on yourself.
Now that you’ve rereleased your desire to the world, focus on yourself. Make sure to practice self-care and self-worth to ensure that you’re ready to receive all the gifts from the universe. Get a mani/pedi, go for a walk, or listen to some affirmations as you fall asleep. The goal is to become the best version of yourself. Forget about your desire and let it come to you.
6. Watch your transformation come to you!
Now that you’ve taken the steps to make your manifestation come to life, watch it come to you. It may come immediately or take its time. You might even see some synchronicities appear (like finding $20 on the ground when you manifested yourself to become rich). But regardless, you’ll know you’re on the right track.
Remember, If you mess up, that’s OK! If you slip and start overthinking again, remind yourself that it’s not the end of the world. Pull yourself together and remember your goal. Now, start from the beginning and try again! Don’t beat yourself up over this. You’re human, and you’re allowed to make mistakes. In fact, you’re supposed to; it’s how you learn.
You see, manifesting is a straightforward task to complete. But as human beings, we tend to overthink and make things more complicated than they need to be. I think of it like getting an Amazon package. You placed the order, and you know that it’s coming. You don’t check your phone constantly to make sure it’s on the way (okay, maybe sometimes you do). But at the end of the day, you know it’s coming, and it usually shows up on your doorstep when you’re not checking. So start doing that. Just trust that the universe is bringing your package, and it might just be a little delayed. But that doesn’t mean you won’t get it!
Happy Manifesting!
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