Why gratitude is key to manifesting your goals and dreams in 2022

When we feel grateful for the things we currently have, we feel content, present and at peace. We raise our vibe instantly. Let me show you. Take a second now to think of one thing you feel truly grateful for. Think about it, visualise it clearly and allow the feeling of gratitude to really flow through your body. Do you notice how, when you think about something that you’re truly grateful for, your body physically shifts? Your muscles start to relax, you may begin to smile unconsciously and you feel immediately calmer.

If I was honest with myself, I had never embraced true gratitude. I was always complaining about what I didn’t have, looking at others wishing I had what they had, or waiting for something or some- one to come into my life and magically make me happy. Perhaps you know what I mean . . . How many times have you thought, ‘I’ll be happy when . . . ’ or ‘If I had what they had, then I’d be happy?’ This pattern of thinking is so limiting because it keeps us locked in a scarcity mindset. It sends a message to the universe that says, ‘My life is lacking,’ or ‘I don’t have enough,’ and so that is what the universe will continue to give you: lack and scarcity. But it limits you in another way, too: waiting for some- thing or someone to make you feel a certain way gives away your own inner power. It prevents you from taking responsibility for your own happiness.

I started to ask myself why we always attach caveats to our gratitude. I believe that one of the reasons is because many of us hold a subconscious fear that if we are completely happy with what we have, then we won’t ever strive for more. For example, if we have complete gratitude for our current salary, won’t that stop us feeling motivated to work towards a promotion? Or if we are totally happy with the house we live in, doesn’t that mean we will never end up experiencing life somewhere new?

There is an underlying belief that true and full gratitude comes at the expense of drive, motivation and our ability to progress. I am here to remove that fear for you: true gratitude, without caveats, does not hold you back. It is, in fact, an integral part of your manifesting journey.

You have to be clear in your vision and about where you want to go while simultaneously being entirely grateful for all that you currently have: this is what I call the manifesting sweet spot.

How to manifest what you want this year…

1) Make A Vision Board

A perfect tool to help you to Be Clear in Your Vision (Step 1 of my 7 Steps to Manifesting) is to create a vision board. A vision board is essentially a visual representation of what you want to manifest into your life. You can see a simple guide of how to vision board here.

2) Practice Gratitude Daily

Before bed each day, write down everything good that happened in your day, no matter how big or small. Doing this regularly will help you to cultivate an attitude of gratitude that is high vibe and will help you manifest more powerfully. Remember, a grateful heart is a magnet for miracles.

3) Love Yourself

I know, easier said than done. But self-love is the driving force behind manifesting and there are a million ways to practice self-love, from nourishing our bodies, to setting healthy boundaries and watching the way we talk to ourselves. Each day, ask yourself ‘how can I show myself love, compassion and kindness today?’

4) Step Outside Your Comfort Zone

As you progress on any manifesting journey, there will a requirement to step outside your comfort zone to align your behaviour with your higher self. To make change, you have to be the change and you have to show the universe that you are ready for more love, more success, more abundance. Every time you step outside your comfort zone, you grow. 

5) Don’t Settle

Every time you settle for less than you deserve, you block your dreams from coming to you. Your energy is your most valuable asset – so use it wisely. Don’t waste energetic space on a job you hate, on a relationship that drags you down or anything else that makes you feel less than the queen that you are!

Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life by Roxie Nafousi is out now.