Best Manifestation Methods & Techniques
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Writing about manifestation techniques is my true passion. In my manifestation book, I explore a variety of methods, and my course includes several toolkits designed to help my students get started with vision boards, manifestation journaling, and guided meditations.
I incorporate these techniques into my daily manifestation routine, and I’m continually amazed by how they’ve transformed my life. That’s why I felt compelled to create this guide—an overview of different manifestation methods and how they can assist you in manifesting your dream life.
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Before we dive in, I want to clarify something important: the terms “manifestation techniques” or “manifestation methods” can be a bit misleading. There is essentially just ONE process for manifestation (which I outline in my guide on how to manifest). A more accurate term would be “manifestation tools,” as these are the supportive elements within the process. However, since “methods” and “techniques” are widely used terms, I’ll continue to use them for the sake of simplicity.
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Table of Contents
- Understanding Manifestation Methods
- How Many Methods Are There?
- Effective Manifestation Techniques That Work
- Vision Boards
- Affirmations for Manifestation
- Journaling for Manifestation
- Scripting Your Desires
- Creative Visualization
- Manifestation Meditation
- Mindfulness Meditation
- Gratitude Manifestation
- The Power Manifestation 5X5 Technique
- Hypnosis for Manifestation
- NLP Anchoring Techniques
- Popular TikTok Manifestation Techniques (Not Recommended)
- Frequently Asked Questions About Manifestation Methods
- Maximizing Your Manifestation Routine
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What Are Manifestation Methods?
Manifestation methods aren’t the manifestation process itself; rather, they are the supportive tools that help you manifest more efficiently. To fully appreciate how these methods can assist you, it’s essential to understand how manifestation works.
Manifestation 101: Understanding the Law of Attraction
The law of attraction posits that like attracts like, meaning you attract what you embody. While some may refer to “asking the universe” when they manifest, this “universe” is essentially your subconscious mind at work.
Ultimately, the power of manifestation resides within your subconscious. This is where the real magic occurs. To manifest effectively, you must vibrationally align your goals (the life you desire) with your subconscious.
The energy you project is the energy you receive back, transforming you into a magnet for abundance. The various manifestation methods serve as tools to help you harness this power.
However, manifestation goes beyond merely placing a few images on a vision board or jotting down affirmations. It isn’t just about following popular TikTok techniques like the 369 method or water manifestation (which we’ll discuss later).
Manifestation means bringing something into reality—creating your dreams and goals. While many techniques can facilitate this process, they all fundamentally revolve around the same core steps:
- Set Your Manifestation Goal.
- Align Your Goal with Your Subconscious by overcoming abundance blocks and limiting beliefs.
- Take Inspired Action, guided by your subconscious.
At each step of this journey, the right supporting tools can be incredibly powerful when used correctly and at the appropriate time. So, let’s explore these methods in more detail.
How Many Manifestation Methods Are There?
In my manifestation coaching, as well as in my personal practice, I primarily focus on five key techniques: guided meditations, vision boards, manifestation journaling, creative visualization, and affirmations.
I also enjoy incorporating additional tools like scripting, hypnosis, and NLP anchoring. Daily gratitude practice is another powerful technique I rely on.
Essentially, any method that aids in reprogramming your subconscious can be considered a manifestation technique, which means there are countless options available. New methods seem to emerge on platforms like TikTok almost every day (and I’m not a huge fan of many of them—I’ll explain why later).
In this guide, I’ll concentrate on the methods that I’ve found to be truly effective for transforming your subconscious. I’ll also share my insights on why some other techniques might be a waste of time.
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Manifestation Methods That Actually Work & How to Choose the Right One
Determining which manifestation method works best can be challenging, as each method can support you in different areas or stages of your manifestation journey.
It’s also a personal choice. For instance, my husband thrives on mindfulness meditation and gains tremendous clarity from it, while I find it less effective due to my ADHD. I personally prefer journaling for reflection work.
Ultimately, the best approach is to experiment with various methods and see which ones resonate with you.
To help you in this process, I’ve created the following table featuring the top manifestation methods I use and teach my readers and students daily. This table includes details on how to make the most of each method:
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Vision Board
What It Is:
A vision board is a visual representation of your goals, typically created with images on a poster or corkboard. It can also exist in digital form, such as an online vision board. Feel free to go beyond just pictures; you can incorporate affirmations, checklists, or even 3D and 4D elements.
How It Helps You Manifest:
Serving as a daily reminder of your aspirations, a vision board is a powerful tool because your subconscious responds strongly to visual cues. It can enhance your creative visualizations—simply look at your vision board and visualize yourself already living that dream life.
When to Use:
A vision board is an excellent goal-setting tool right from the start of your manifestation journey. Make it a habit to review it frequently in your daily routine, actively using it for visualizations.
For tips on how to create your vision board, check out my vision board guide.
Manifestation Affirmations
What It Is:
Affirmations are positive statements that affirm your desired outcome, stated in the present tense as if what you are manifesting is already a reality.
How It Helps You Manifest:
Your subconscious thrives on repetition, making manifestation affirmations particularly effective. When you consistently affirm a “new reality,” your subconscious begins to believe it and will work to bring that reality to fruition.
When to Use:
You can incorporate affirmations into your vision board or write them in a journal. A powerful method is to say them out loud or listen to guided affirmation recordings.
Learn how to create effective affirmations here.
Manifestation Journal
What It Is:
A manifestation journal is similar to a regular journal, but it focuses exclusively on your manifestation goals during your writing practice.
How It Helps You Manifest:
This journal is ideal for reflection, helping you gain clarity about what you want to manifest. It can also be used to identify abundance blocks and reflect on limiting beliefs. Two effective journaling exercises include gratitude journaling and scripting manifestation, which we’ll discuss separately.
When to Use:
I use my manifestation journal daily, usually in the mornings, but it’s also beneficial before bed. Its versatility makes it a powerful tool at every stage of the manifestation process, with reflection work being my personal favorite.
Discover how to start your manifestation journal in this guide, and check out this post on writing a manifestation list.
Scripting Manifestation
What It Is:
Scripting, or future scripting, is a journaling technique where you write out your manifestations as if they are already part of your life, focusing on your goals in the present or past tense.
How It Helps You Manifest:
This method effectively communicates to your subconscious what your new reality should look like. By framing it as if it has already occurred, your subconscious has no choice but to accept it as truth.
When to Use:
I love using scripting during my yearly goal-setting and when I’m close to manifesting my desires. You can adjust your future script as needed along the way.
Get examples and subconscious writing exercises in this guide on Law of Attraction Scripting.
Creative Visualization
What It Is:
Creative visualization is a cognitive process that involves forming vivid mental images using your imagination. While it can be done with closed eyes, many find open-eye visualization more effective.
How It Helps You Manifest:
These mental images convey a strong message to your subconscious, making creative visualization a valuable manifestation tool.
When to Use:
While you can use creative visualization to discover what you want, it’s most effective once you have a clear idea of your desired outcome. Techniques include the perfect day visualization or imagining your life as a movie.
Explore various exercises in this guide on creative visualization.
Manifestation Meditation
What It Is:
Among various meditation techniques, guided meditation is particularly powerful for manifesting your desires. These sessions, often led by a teacher or through audio recordings, focus on specific themes, such as my free manifestation meditation for attracting abundance (available for download).
How It Helps You Manifest:
Guided meditations directly engage your subconscious mind, leveraging the spoken word as a strong emotional trigger that enhances your manifestation efforts.
When to Use:
You can start your day with guided meditations to elevate your mood, or use them before bedtime. Your subconscious continues to process these messages as you sleep, helping you manifest on autopilot.
Learn everything you need to know in this guide on meditation for manifestation.
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Mindfulness Meditation
What It Is:
Mindfulness meditation, often referred to as still meditation, differs significantly from guided meditations. However, it remains a powerful tool for manifestation. This practice focuses primarily on your breath, making it an excellent method for stress relief.
How It Helps You Manifest:
Mindfulness meditation helps align you with your goals. I don’t subscribe to the notion that you must be in a high-vibe state at all times to attract what you desire, but achieving a balanced and positive mindset certainly helps. Additionally, mindfulness meditation is beneficial for reflection.
When to Use:
If meditation brings you joy, use it regularly—ideally, daily. It’s especially useful when you need to reflect on your manifestation journey, such as when setting goals or identifying abundance blocks.
Gratitude Manifestation
What It Is:
Practicing gratitude is a fundamental aspect of successful manifestation. The law of attraction posits that like attracts like, so expressing gratitude for what you have naturally draws in more reasons to be thankful.
How It Helps You Manifest:
Gratitude elevates your vibrational frequency. Experiencing gratitude effectively closes the door on negativity, allowing only positive feelings to flow. I often say that gratitude is the healthiest emotion you can experience. Additionally, being thankful for your current blessings signals to your subconscious that you’re ready for the abundance-filled life you wish to manifest.
When to Use:
Incorporate gratitude into your life as frequently as possible! If I had to choose the most powerful manifestation method, gratitude would top the list due to its simplicity. You can keep a daily gratitude journal or simply express what you’re thankful for throughout the day. The more you practice gratitude, the more blessings appear for you to appreciate.
Discover more about the transformative power of gratitude in this guide.
Power Manifestation 5X5
What It Is:
Don’t confuse this with the 55×5 method! The Power Manifestation 5X5 is a technique I developed for my course, inspired by my mentor Jack Canfield. It’s designed to help my students take more inspired action.
How It Helps You Manifest:
Taking inspired action is the third step in the manifestation process; without action, your goals won’t materialize. This technique is a game-changer, and my students have found it incredibly effective.
When to Use:
Use this method daily. It’s specifically designed to encourage action, and you can apply it consistently until your dreams become a reality.
Learn more about the Power Manifestation 5X5 technique in this guide.
Hypnosis
What It Is:
Hypnosis, whether self-induced or guided, is another valuable tool in the manifestation process. It’s important to distinguish this from stage hypnosis, which is meant for entertainment; hypnosis is about achieving a deep state of relaxation.
How It Helps You Manifest:
Research shows that hypnosis can alleviate stress, boost self-esteem, and enhance thought patterns—all of which are beneficial for manifesting significant goals. In a hypnotized state, your subconscious is highly receptive to suggestions, making it a powerful way to harness its capabilities for manifestation.
When to Use:
I enjoy using guided hypnosis recordings in the morning to set a positive tone for the day. Additionally, hypnosis can be effective for overcoming abundance blocks, especially emotional obstacles or fears. For this purpose, you might consider working with a professional hypnotherapist.
Explore more about hypnosis for manifestation here.
NLP Anchoring Technique
What It Is:
NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) anchors create a stimulus-response pattern, enabling you to evoke desired emotional states. For instance, if you want to feel relaxed, you can establish an anchor that helps you return to that state whenever needed.
How It Helps You Manifest:
Having a tool to access a desired emotional state is invaluable when manifesting. Anchors can also serve as reminders for your goals, signaling to your subconscious each time you use them.
When to Use:
Use your anchors as often as needed. Once established, you can call upon them whenever you require. In my advanced manifestation course, I teach a specific three-role manifestation technique that incorporates anchors, providing another effective application for NLP in your practice.
Learn more about using NLP anchors for manifesting here.
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Popular TikTok Manifestation Methods (Not Recommended)
Now, let’s discuss some manifestation tools that I do NOT recommend.
I refer to them as such because they are among the most popular methods circulating on TikTok, shared millions of times. Unfortunately, many of these techniques are presented by individuals without any formal background or education in manifestation, leading to widespread misunderstandings about their effectiveness and application.
In recent years, I’ve seen an overwhelming number of these methods emerge, and to be blunt, most of them are simply misguided.
Take, for example, the so-called “random number” techniques like the 55×5 method, the 333 method, or the 369 method. These methods claim that you can manifest your desires simply by writing them down a specific number of times or over a set number of days.
The idea that your dream life will magically materialize just because you wrote it down 55 times? I don’t buy it!
It feels reminiscent of childhood myths like the tooth fairy—it’s amusing but unrealistic.
Sure, journaling and positive affirmations are powerful tools for manifestation, and writing down your goals can be beneficial. However, relying solely on these methods will not make your dreams come true. This approach is what I call hope and luck-based manifestation.
It’s possible that the person promoting these techniques did manifest their dreams, but that could just be a matter of luck rather than a replicable method. And unfortunately, these techniques are not something you can teach to others.
If you’re interested in understanding the difference between hope & luck-based manifestation and want to learn my proven action-based methods—ones that have helped not only me but also thousands of women in our community—join us in the FREE 5-day manifestation course. In the first email, I’ll explain why hope and luck-based manifestation simply can’t work.
But back to my rant…
The notion that drinking a glass of water can change someone’s life is absurd. These methods feel random and seem to be products of someone’s imagination.
Why 55×5, 33×3, 777, or 369? Why not 23×4?
You might wonder why I even bother discussing these techniques if I don’t endorse them.
I have two important reasons:
First, when social media influencers promote these so-called manifestation methods, they become so popular that people begin to believe they work. This can be damaging and disheartening. I receive countless emails from new readers expressing their disappointment after trying “every manifestation technique under the sun” without any success.
Second, as more people search for these methods, I prefer that they find my insights—coming from an author and coach with over a decade of experience in the field—rather than advice from someone who simply jumps on trends without understanding the fundamental principles of manifestation.
I wholeheartedly appreciate when people share their manifestation success stories, and I understand the desire to help others. However, when someone on TikTok shares these techniques without grasping the basics and makes outrageous claims like “you can manifest anything in 24 hours” just to gain clicks, it spreads false hope. And that’s not okay.
Let me know if you need any more adjustments or if there’s anything else I can help with!