Let’s talk about manifesting good health, a strong body, and minimal symptoms.
For those of you who know me and my story well, you know that I have worked past mental health and eating disorders, heart palpitations, migraines, severe acne, and more.
Some people have looked at me and said, “Well, you’re just young and healthy!”—but just like anyone else, I have had to navigate my own challenges and leap over hurdles in order to understand the body I am in, so I can properly care for it.
As part of this process, I did work on a bit of manifestation, and I found it extremely supportive.
So let’s talk about the steps of manifesting the health you desire.
(1) Self-respect
It’s become wayyyy to0 easy in our society to take one look at the mirror and decide that we’re gross, disgusting, lazy, or ugly.
Then walk away, maybe forcing ourselves to eat some spinach because we’ve shamed ourselves into it.
If we’re going to move into a place of good health, the self-talk and energy in which we approach it really matters. If your body is in a sympathetic state (fight/flight) every time you approach yourself, your body, and your health, because the anger and shame has built to a point where you can’t take a glance at yourself without immediately moving to beat yourself up—
Then your body won’t be in a state where it can actually prioritize your rest and recovery, lowering your levels of inflammation and allowing the processes needed to really take in the nutrients you’re giving it, or repair after that heavy lift you did.
In essence, your body won’t feel safe.
So walking in with the mindset of curiosity, compassion, and self-respect will already lay down a much better foundation as you start shifting your health.
Manifestation has a lot to do with the mindset, and what becomes a result of that mindset.
How do you think, speak, and treat yourself?
That will manifest.
(2) become the person who does it
A lot of people will begin manifesting by taking note of the thing(s) they want to do because they believe that will achieve the result they desire.
I have found that a much better strategy is to simply become the person who has the lifestyle you’re looking for.
Instead of saying, “I should eat x amount of protein and go to the gym 5x per week”—
Ask yourself,
“If I became someone who had the health (or whatever it is) that I desire, what would my life look like?”
Maybe you do some research, experimentation, or talk to someone who is living the life you are envious of.
Maybe this is a process of meditation and journaling.
But rather than throwing aimless darts, hoping that something sticks, without knowing what it is your body is actually needing to excel in the ways you desire—
You could start showing up with the mindset of, “I am becoming someone who prioritizes their health, loves learning about it, or enjoys taking care of themselves on a deep level.”
Manifestation is not just the thinking—it’s the doing.
Think on, meditate on, and then become the person who is the things you want.
(3) learn to friggin’ experiment
I know what I wanted to be told when I first started navigating my health seriously.
“Take this magical pill and you’ll never have to think about anything again!”
Fortunately, and yes, I do mean fortunately, that’s not how our bodies work.
Our bodies are complicated, intelligent, and constantly rebuilding themselves. As we age, we hit different landmarks and reach different needs.
Relying on experts to know everything for you, and blindly trusting them to also throw darts and hope things stick, doesn’t get anyone anywhere.
Intelligence is attractive.
Take the time to experiment on your own, and with your providers, on what works and doesn’t work. Ask questions to know what they know for yourself.
I’m currently working with a nutritionist as I’m showing high levels of inflammation that could lead to Hashimoto’s. So I sat down with her for 1.5 hours and pelted her with questions as she dove into what was going on and why. Now, we’re in the process of experimenting and making changes to see what works for me sustainably, and where there might still be room for growth.
Again, I’m not approaching this beating myself up for “letting myself get here.” I have lived through a hell of a lot in my life, and whenever symptoms come up I say, “Oh, hey. Thanks for letting me know you’re here. Let me get you the help you need.”
That’s it, dude. We are all going to have things pop up in our lives. Our bodies respond accordingly.
There is a lot life throws at us. People every day face poverty, abuse, trauma, as well as incredible careers, loving friendships and fun experiences that make us lean over laughing.
Life is a lot to hold, and that’s okay. This doesn’t mean when things slip through the cracks that we hold a gavel over our head. We have the opportunity to simply show up with curiosity and give ourselves the love in the area we missed.
And the more we can experiment and learn about ourselves and our bodies, the more understanding we gain, compassion that can build, and love we can express.
The bottom line?
You’re meant to experience human-things. And even if you were a machine, those also need their oil changed. ;)
Manifestation requires knowledge. When you start thinking on who you want to become, instead of “I’m NOT who I want to be”—your brain will start opening up options as to how this could be possible for you.
The thinking then becomes:
“I am this person? How did I make that happen?”
And the research begins.
(4) Practice, practice, practice
In order for these mindsets, actions, and behaviors to take root, you have to practice them until it becomes mindless.
This doesn’t mean in three tries you’ve mastered your eating plan, exercise routine, or route of thinking.
This means you catch yourself falling into the old habit, and reign yourself back in on the new.
Looping back to the first point—the more you beat yourself up, the harder this gets.
Being firm on your goals is different than being an asshole.
So if your goal is to become someone who makes a lot of money, do the research on what it takes to make that income. Talk to that rich person in your life or chat up the person in the grocery store with the designer bag. Ask how they did it. Open your mind up.
Then implement the practices that you learn about, and make it a habit. (hint: the more automatic you can make the practice, i.e. automatic transfers into savings, the less work on your brain and the easier the habit becomes).
The bottom line:
Manifestation requires mindset, action, and compassion. It requires showing up every day, reminding yourself of what you’re doing this all for, with a huge pat on the back.
Manifestation isn’t some witchy thing that you need to roll your eyes at.
It’s simply self-love in action.
Interested in taking action now?
Sign up for my Vision Board Workshop today, and let’s get crafting on those goals together.