The mind is a powerful tool that we constantly have at our disposal. In fact, it is strong enough to make our dreams and goals a reality. The quote, “The mind is everything. What you think, you become,” means that in order to become who we want to be, we need to first manifest what the future holds.
What Is Manifestation?
Manifestation is the practice of visualizing what you want (goals, outcomes, etc.) so you can bring what you want to reality. When we view ourselves becoming our ideal selves, we are motivated to make the changes necessary because we can see the possibilities in front of us.
How Does Manifesting Work?
Manifesting works by changing our mindset. It is difficult to achieve something if you don’t believe it is possible. When you believe in yourself, you put more effort and dedication into achieving what you want. As I said above, the mind is a powerful tool; we just need to optimize our minds to work in our favor.
How to Manifest?
Decide What You Want to Become
The first step to manifesting is identifying what you want. Think of what your specific goal or dream is and detail what exactly it looks like and feels like to achieve that goal or dream. Being detailed about the future you want gives you a better picture of what exactly your goal is.
For example, maybe you want to be a person who is does a workout every day. What does it feel like to be someone who works out every day? What does it look like? What time of day would you be working out ideally? How long are you working out? Where are you working out? Are you working out with someone or are you alone?
Ask yourself similar questions for whatever goal you decide to manifest.
Visualize Yourself Being That Person
Now that you have a good idea of the specific goal you want, take some time to visualize yourself being that person. A good way to do this is to go to a quiet and relaxing space, close your eyes, and picture yourself living out your goal. Spend at least 10 minutes meditating on what that life looks like for you.
Identify Barriers to Your Success and Eliminate Them
While we can work towards our goals and dreams, there are always going to be barriers. However, there are many barriers that we can remove or eliminate from our path. Think about what in your life might keep you from the life you dream of.
Do you have a person in your life who doesn’t support you? Is your job not flexible enough to allow you to work on your dreams? Do you have negative thoughts that prevent you from manifesting? Try to address these barriers and give yourself a clearer path to your manifestation.
Take Action Based on Your Manifestation
Once you have manifested what you want, it will be much easier for you to work towards what you want. You will automatically find yourself taking actions that promote your ideal life, but you can help your progress along by performing additional tasks that support the life you want.
Be Open and Accepting
Manifesting what you want only works if you are truly open and accepting to the outcomes of the practice. You need to keep an open mind and believe in the possibility for change. Your mind and your thoughts are powerful, and if you believe something can happen, it will happen.
Remember, what we choose to focus on in our minds, becomes our reality. Think negatively, and you will invite negativity in your life. Think positively and optimistically, and you will set yourself up to manifest and achieve anything you set your mind to.
