How to Manifest Anything You Desire: A Beginner’s Guide

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Manifestation is the basic idea that you can achieve your goals and desires through positive thinking and willpower.^{[1]
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Create goals to manifest by setting clear intentions. Ask yourself what you want most in life, and then determine what can help you achieve this dream.
Think about your goals in the present tense. For instance, if you want good grades, think, “I am smart and pass my next exam.”
Practice gratitude and surround yourself with positivity. The more positive your outlook is on life, the more likely your manifestations will come true.

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Set clear intentions. It’s important to have specific, concrete goals when you’re manifesting something. Write your main goals and desires in a list to set your intentions.^{[3]
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Expert Interview. 21 December 2021.} If you’re feeling stuck, ask yourself what you want most in life. Then, consider what steps you have to take to reach this goal or dream.^{[4]
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- For example, perhaps you want to make more money. You might have a goal to get a promotion at work or invest in a company.
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Use positive affirmations to affirm your goals. Reword your desires into positive, present-tense affirmations. These affirmations can help cultivate positive energy and motivate you.^{[5]
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- For instance, if you wish for love, your affirmation may be, “I will find a loving and supportive partner.”
- Instead of thinking, “I want a ton of money,” think, “I’m a confident business person who will get a promotion.”
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Documenting your goals and dreams can actually help you achieve them. Dedicate a journal to your self-reflections and manifestations, writing down every desire and how you’ll accomplish them. Make a vision board with pictures or words describing your goals and dreams. Then, hang it where you can see it every day or save it as your phone’s screensaver.^{[6]
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Take steps toward your goal each day. Manifestation isn’t a magic trick—it’s about working with the universe to reach greater heights. Brainstorm different tasks that’ll help you achieve and manifest your desires.^{[7]
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Expert Interview. 21 December 2021.} Work on these small goals each day to bring yourself one step closer to your overall goals.^{[8]
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- For instance, if your goal is to find love, one of your daily goals might be signing up for an online dating website or downloading a dating app.
- If you’d like to get your dream job, a daily goal could be fine-tuning your resume and browsing different job-hunting sites.
- Don’t be afraid to change things up as you work toward your goal. Try taking a new route to work, or setting your alarm for earlier. Small changes may open doors to bigger opportunities.
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Practice gratitude. It can be easy to get caught up in the negatives or to feel ungrateful if you aren’t seeing results. Resist the urge to feel or think negatively—instead, make an effort to be thankful for the positive things in your life, which will send positive energy out into the world.^{[9]
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- For instance, you might give thanks for a sunny day or a fun afternoon spent with friends.
- Reframe negative thoughts into positive ones to gain a positive outlook on life.^{[10]
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  Go to source} Rather than thinking, “Only 6 people watched my live stream. I’ll never be a popular streamer,” think, “6 people watched my live stream—that’s more people than live in my house! Slow progress is still progress.”
Meditation is a great tool that can help calm your body while opening your mind. Take a few moments each day to close your eyes, sit still, and visualize your hopes and dreams. This can help you manifest your desires while cultivating positive energy and reducing stress.^{[11]
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Who you hang out with really does matter. Find friends in those who support you no matter what and aim to lift you up rather than tear you down. Their positive energy can help fuel you to chase your dreams and manifest your desires.^{[12]
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There’s no hard and fast way to do this—what matters most is that your thoughts and intentions are crystal clear. You might say your desires out loud, write a letter to the universe, or create a special “future box” full of pictures and items related to your goals. Above all, focus on stating or presenting your goals in a clear, concrete way.^{[13]
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Manifestation doesn’t happen overnight—it’s a continuous process fueled by your belief and faith that you can and will reach your goals. So, take a deep breath and have patience. Let go of the need for things to happen right away, and trust that everything happens at the right moment.^{[14]
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Manifestation centers around your relationship with the universe, and working toward a larger goal or desire. View the entire universe as different forms of energy. When it comes to manifestation, you need to believe and acknowledge that your thoughts are a unique energy that will help bring your goals and desires to life.^{[15]
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Expert Interview. 21 December 2021.} To do this, believe you can do anything you set your mind to.

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Ideas for What to Manifest

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There’s no rules on what you can and can’t manifest. At the end of the day, if it’s something you deeply want, it can be manifested. If you’re not sure what you want to try and manifest, use these ideas to spark some inspiration:^{[16]
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- A promotion or new job
- New friends
- A lovely relationship with a family member
- A good grade
- A new house or car
- Meeting your soulmate
- Confidence
- Relaxation
- Money
- Travel

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Manifesting isn’t something that happens overnight with nothing but good vibes. Contrary to popular belief, it takes a lot of work to manifest your goals. Think of it this way: the universe can only put in as much effort as you do. If you want your dreams to come true, you have to put in the work and have a positive outlook.^{[17]
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Along with this, know that you don’t have to manifest something big. Your goals and dreams are valid, no matter what they are! What you manifest doesn’t matter; it’s the intention behind it that really counts.

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What is the easiest way to manifest something?

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Write down what you want to manifest. The more specific you are, the better because then the universe knows exactly what you want. Don't type it, write it! You'll realize that you're able to create, whatever you think about so long as you clear your mind.

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Does manifesting actually work?

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Yes! We are all manifesting things already. Everything that you have, that you see, that is in your life you have already manifested. The secret behind manifesting is wording, really.

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How do you manifest for beginners?

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I would focus on a goal. One of the best things that you can do with manifesting always is write it down. Date it and write it down. Always use some type of title, with clear, concise, and positive wording. Try to use present tense, because this will happen depending on your mind and your timeframe.

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