Promotes a High Vibrational State: The act of manifestation requires being in a high vibrational state to effortlessly attract what you desire. The use of this journal helps foster such a state. Critically, because this hypothesis revolves around shared procedures, not shared content, we expect to find that self-affirmation influences processing of the self, and also processing of information that is irrelevant to the self. Why, then, examine self-affirmation in particular, over any other procedure that would focus one’s attention on central object features? While we would expect other centrality manipulations to lead to a similar pattern of results, there are two key reasons why we believe it is intriguing to consider this idea specifically within the context of self-affirmation. First, although much research vaunts the effects of affirming the self, less is known about the mechanisms responsible for these effects. Linking self-affirmation with a general shift in information processing may offer insight into the processes that underlay self-affirmation’s impact, a point we return to and elaborate upon in the general discussion section. Second, according to self-affirmation theory (for a recent review, see Sherman & Cohen, 2006), people are motivated to affirm the self and will spontaneously attempt to do so. If affirmation has a widespread influence on information processing, as we propose, this may then point to a widely relevant way in which people, perhaps unintentionally, change the way that they process information. Aids in Realizing Dreams: This journal serves as a tool for cultivating a consistently positive mindset, aiding you in turning your dreams into reality. What do you appreciate about an important relationship in your life, and how does it enhance your life?

It has been really, really helpful for me in my life. It's private, obviously portable, colorful, and lets me add photos. It also has a multitude of prompts ready to go. I would highly recommend you try it out! Reflect on a time when you felt energized and passionate. What were you doing, and how can you do more of that? Ekstrom RB, French JW, Harman HH, Dermen D. Kit of factor-referenced cognitive tests. Princeton, NJ: Educational Testing Service; 1976. [ Google Scholar]Write a letter to a coworker or mentor who has helped you in your professional development, thanking them for their guidance and sharing your appreciation. A lot of us are familiar with the benefits of journaling like a clearer mind, coping with depression, understanding ourselves, and more. The next day, I repeat the affirmation to myself any time I find myself feeling doubtful or worried. When I look in the mirror, I tell myself my affirmation loudly. It becomes my mantra for the day and I try my best to live it. I tell it to my dog when I see her. I say it every time I am in the bathroom. Then, that night, I writea new affirmation or keep the same one if I still need it. The affirmation could change every day, or I can keep the same affirmation indefinitely if I still want to work on that aspect of my attitude.

Fosters Habit of Appreciation: Regular use of this journal helps users develop the habit of recognizing their blessings, encouraging a more appreciative outlook on life. List 3 things you own that you're grateful for, and write down why they hold special meaning to you.Bargh JA, Gollwitzer PM, Lee-Chai A, Barndollar K, Trotschel R. The automated will: Nonconscious activation and pursuit of behavioral goals. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 2001; 81:1014–1027. [ PMC free article] [ PubMed] [ Google Scholar] From this perspective, it is intriguing to consider the process of self-affirmation not only in terms of its motivational consequences for the self, but also in terms of the procedures themselves that are typically involved in such affirmation. That is, thinking about and affirming one’s important values and priorities affirms one’s sense of self, but it is also in itself a cognitive procedure in which individuals think about the self in terms of its most central features. As such, we believe that engaging in this procedure will invoke a general, widespread tendency to think about items in terms of their central, essential elements, affecting the way people process both self-relevant and self-irrelevant information. Moreover, we argue that this tendency to focus on the gist or primary features of an item is part of a pattern of processing by which information is represented in an abstract, schematic fashion that focuses on essentialities vs. a more concrete, specific fashion that fails to distinguish what is important from what is secondary.

Shah JY. The automatic pursuit and management of goals. Current Directions in Psychological Science. 2005; 14(1):10–13. [ Google Scholar] Twice-Daily Journaling for a Month: For 30 days, each morning and evening, you’ll be given the chance to reflect on your gratitude, the best parts of your day, new learnings, and your life’s aspirations that you wish to manifest. What are some of the challenges you're facing right now? Write affirmations that help you stay motivated and positive during these tough times. Isen AM, Daubman KA. The influence of affect on categorization. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1984; 47:1206–1217. [ Google Scholar]What are three things you're proud of achieving in your life so far? Write affirmations that celebrate and reinforce these accomplishments.