Manifestation Journaling: Uncover Want You Really Want and Reach Your Goals
Updated September 2025 | Originally published October 2022
Your words and emotions are powerful forces for manifesting. Journaling channels that power, taking your desires, thoughts, and imagination out of your head and onto the page. When you mix intuition, gratitude, and writing, you start to turn your dreams into reality. That’s manifesting.
These prompts, practices, and podcast episodes have everything you need to use the law of attraction to manifest what you really want and reach your goals with the kind of ease you used to think was only for other people.
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Get started: The Law of Attraction for beginners
In the simplest terms, The Law of Attraction states that “like attracts like.” Or put another way: your thoughts and feelings are reflected back to you in your life experiences.
I first encountered The Law of Attraction through Oprah Winfrey’s enthusiasm for The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. It’s also the foundation of teachings from Abraham Hicks, channeled by Esther Hicks. If that sounds a bit “woo woo” for you, you’re not alone.
For a more scientific take, check out this article in Harvard Business Review. Dr. Srini Pillay explains,
“There is now incontrovertible evidence that imagining a movement will stimulate the movement areas in the brain.” He adds, “In addition to helping to focus your attention by stimulating attentional networks in the brain, imagery can actually help your brain to map your path to your goal outside of conscious awareness. Imagining activates brain regions that can unconsciously map your path to success.”
Visualizing your goals activates the parts of your brain that help you achieve them. Even when you’re not aware or conscious of the process!
Manifestation is the practice of bringing your desires to life.
Every teacher has their own methods, but there’s a problem with manifesting that most people don’t know about. Following someone else’s steps or blueprint can leave you feeling unfulfilled, even when you achieve your goals.
That’s because manifestation needs to be aligned with your inner wisdom to be truly satisfying. Your intuition is the missing ingredient. Keep reading to learn how to bring intuition into your process.
Learning from Abraham Hicks in real life
Going to an Abraham Hicks Workshop in-person was an experience like no other. If you're a long-time Abraham fan or just curious about their teachings, you’ll love listening to episode 146 of Celebrate Cultivate podcast: My Experience at Abraham Hicks on Apple, Spotify, or go to the show notes.
How a manifestation journal really works
You can use a dedicated journal for manifesting or start to manifest in the journal you’re already writing in. Choose whatever works best for you. Trust your intuition on this and go with what feels good!
When you start writing in your manifestation journal, be open to possibility.
The process of manifestation is not linear. Manifestations will materialize in unexpected ways.
Don’t need to worry about “blocking your manifestations” or “doing something wrong.” These are limiting beliefs that are unfortunately perpetuated by some coaches and teachers.
Instead of following a step-by-step guide, experiment and be curious in your manifestation practice. Use the journal prompts below as a starting place and see where it leads.
Story time: when I manifested a San Francisco apartment
Listen to episode 131 of Celebrate Cultivate podcast to learn four simple ways to manifest your desires with your journal. And hear about when I manifested the perfect apartment in San Francisco through journaling. Tune in on Apple, Spotify, or go to the show notes.
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Gratitude journal prompts to cultivate appreciation
First, set the mood for journaling:
Grab your journal or a blank document
Pour a delicious drink
Light a candle or incense
Use this journaling practice to write your dreams into reality. These prompts will deepen your intuitive connection, uncover your true desires, and move you closer to your goals.
Manifest with these gratitude prompts
The dictionary defines appreciation as recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something. Practicing appreciation, turns your attention to the things that feel good and are working well in your life. Appreciation is a small shift that unlocks abundance.
What little details about your life give you feelings of gratitude?
Who do you feel inspired by and in awe of? What do you appreciate about them?
What big moments in your life have brought you where you are today?
Look at the season you’re in now. What do you want to appreciate more?
A ritual to add appreciation to your daily tasks
The Blessing of the Forks Ritual turns everyday tasks into meditative moments that make you feel more grateful for your life. Listen to episode 152 of Celebrate Cultivate on Apple, Spotify, or go to the show notes.
Manifestation journal prompts to invite your desires
Your intuition-led manifestation process is organic and evolving. As you listen to your inner voice, you will discover your true desires — which may be different from what you “think” want.
Your truest desires might be different from what your partner, parents, friends, or community says you should want. Give yourself permission to play and be curious with all of this. Honor your unique desires. Delight in the magic of your winding path and allow it to unfold for you.
Call in your manifestations with these prompts
In twenty years, what memories do you want to look back on?
What experiences or opportunities would bring more joy into your life?
Who’s energy delights you? Who do you want to spend more time with?
What signs or tiny moments of magic do you want to invite in?
Let your past-self and future-self help guide you
Connect with your past and future selves to navigate the present with more ease. Listen to episode 177 of Celebrate Cultivate podcast for personal stories and practical steps to heal, receive guidance, and deepen your connection to your inner self. Tune in on Apple, Spotify, or go to the show notes.
Free and easy vision boarding templates
Bring your visions with you on the go with these Canva templates for phone and desktops.
Pre-paving journal prompts to take aligned action
“Pre-Paving” is a manifestation practice to where you write about the day ahead as if it already happened. As you write, play with small details and have fun describing the big moments.
This practice elevates your energy and helps you feel what it’s like to experience your manifestations. It also gets you ready to take actions through the day that are aligned with your true desires because you’ve already worked through them in writing.
Manifest what you want with these pre-paving prompts
“I am so happy and grateful that today I saw _____________.”
“The most amazing thing happened this afternoon. I was delighted that _____________.”
“As I was flowing through my day, a stroke of serendipity brought me _____________.”
“This evening, I felt a huge surge of appreciation and gratitude because _____________.”
How to find alignment even when things are going wrong
From chirping smoke detectors and a lice scare to a fancy dinner that lasted way too long, I’m sharing how to see unexpected curveballs in a new light. Tune into episode 184 of Celebrate Cultivate podcast for stories, insights, and gentle reminders that things aren’t always what they seem… and that’s a good thing! Listen on Apple, Spotify, or go to the show notes.
Manifestation journal prompts to celebrate wins
Manifestations are flowing to you all the time. When you manifest, make sure you take the time to celebrate! In your journal, write about how incredible it feels to receive your manifestations. Celebrate serendipitous meetings, days that flow magically, pings of intuitive guidance, and the aligned actions you took!
Celebrate your manifestations with these prompts
What magic did you manifest? How did it flow to you? How do you feel?
How do you want to appreciate and celebrate this manifestation?
What are you inspired to do next now that you’ve received?
Write, write, write anything that flows to you in the spirit of celebration.
Manifesting, motherhood, and podcasting for 4 years
To celebrate my podcast’s 4-year anniversary, I’m answering listener questions about manifesting, making time for yourself, the highs and lows of motherhood, podcasting, and aligning business goals with intuition. Listen to episode 165 of Celebrate Cultivate on Apple, Spotify, or go straight to the show notes.
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Spotify playlists for journaling with manifestation vibes
LUMINOUS: Wordless songs to listen to while reflecting, setting intentions, and manifesting.
IN THE VIBES: Songs for meditation, manifestation, contemplation, and co-creation.
MAGIC ALIGNMENT: Set the mood to find flow and listen to your intuition.
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