It promotes both personal development as well as spiritual growth and allows people to get closer to their goals and the desired outcomes of their life.
In short, manifestation is the process of bringing your desires into reality by using the power of positive thought.
Journaling is a similar tool that has been used for centuries as a way for people to organize their lives.
By using a journal to write down your thoughts and experiences, you are able to analyze your life from a third-person perspective. It is because of this that manifesting goes well with journaling, (see also: How To Start A Manifesting Journal)and some people choose to do the two practices together.
In this article, we’re going to explore how you can use a journal to manifest and create positive steps toward the life that you want to lead.
What Is Manifesting?
Manifesting is the process of creating your reality by consciously directing your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs toward your desired outcome.
It is based on the principle that everything in the universe is made up of energy, and our thoughts and emotions have a powerful impact on the energy around us.
The law of attraction is a key principle in manifesting. It states that we attract into our lives what we focus our thoughts and emotions on.
So then, if we focus on positive thoughts and emotions, we attract positive experiences and outcomes into our lives. This then allows us to take positive steps in the right direction, forge our own destiny, and create desired outcomes.
Manifesting is an increasingly popular practice, with many successful people—from artists to business owners—vouching for its power.
Manifesting can be performed in many different ways, but some people choose to put their manifestations in writing, as they can look back over what they have written and reflect.
Why Use A Journal To Manifest?
Journaling is a powerful tool that can enhance your manifesting practice in several ways:
Clarity
Writing down your goals and desires in a journal helps you gain clarity on what you truly want. It allows you to explore your thoughts and emotions, and identify any limiting beliefs or fears that may be holding you back.
This sense of clarity is one of the main reasons people use the written word to manifest, and journaling is an extension of this.
Visualization
Journaling allows you to visualize your desired outcome in detail. By writing down your goals and desires as if they have already happened, you create a clear mental image of what you want to manifest.
This helps you focus your thoughts and emotions on your desired outcome. If you’re a person who responds well to the written word, then this could be a great choice for you.
Tracking
Journaling allows you to track your progress toward your desired outcome. You can record any signs of progress or synchronicities that may occur, and reflect on any obstacles or challenges that may arise.
This helps you stay motivated and committed to your manifesting practice, all the while remembering the difficulties you have had to overcome to get where you are today.
Past Vs. Present
Journaling allows you to use past experiences as a way forwards. Although it’s not always a good idea to dwell on the past, journaling allows you to take past experiences that you have written down, and transform them into positive manifestations.
How To Journal Manifest
Step 1. Setting Your Intentions
Before you begin journaling, set your intentions for what you want to manifest. Write down your goals and desires in detail, and be as specific as possible. Visualize your desired outcome as if it has already happened, and write down how it makes you feel.
If you are a person who frequently journals, then you could perhaps look back over some past events, or passages in your journal that you find particularly meaningful.
Step 2. Visualization
Visualize your desired outcome in detail. Write down how it looks, feels, and smells. Try to write this in as much detail as possible. Imagine yourself already having achieved your goal, and write down how it has transformed your life.
This is an important step in manifestation, so make sure you take the time to really put yourself in that future timeline.
Step 3. Release Limiting Beliefs
Identify any limiting beliefs or fears that may be holding you back from manifesting your desired outcome. Write them down, and then release them by writing affirmations that counteract them.
Limiting beliefs are the things that keep you up at night, the cyclical patterns in your mind that stop you from being confident.
These are important to acknowledge, but it’s not wise to focus on them. You should label them as limiting as you continue to write, and perhaps explore why these beliefs exist in your mind.
Finding the root cause of such beliefs can be a great way to put an end to them.
Step 4. Take Action
This is an important step that will turn your dreams into a physical reality. You need to make sure that you take inspired action toward your desired outcome. Write down any action steps you can take, and commit to taking them.
We would suggest that you write some physical actions that you can do, or changes you can make to your life.
Step 5. Reflect & Adjust
Reflect on your progress toward your desired outcome, and adjust your manifesting practice as necessary.
Consider if there are any difficult challenges or problems that need to be addressed, and write down any important lessons you have learned.
From here, you can make adjustments for future manifestation sessions that will help you in your life.
Final Thoughts
Manifesting is a useful practice that can help you create the life you desire. By using a journal to manifest, you can enhance your practice and gain clarity, visualization, and tracking of your progress.
By continuously journaling, you will be able to set out your manifestations clearly and return to them when you are in need of inspiration. With consistent effort and commitment, you can manifest your desires and live the life you want to lead.
Hi, my name is Lois Whitlock, and I am passionate about ensuring that our mental, physical, and spiritual health is cared for at all times. I’ve worked as a Chakra Healer for about 7 years, and have always had an interest in holistic health.
I am a strong believer that we are in control of our spiritual path, and can utilize the great healing power of crystals and our chakras to find peace and serenity in life. I have been practicing meditation for as long as I can remember, using crystals for every occasion.
