15 Manifesting Mistakes That Almost Everyone Makes

A few years ago, I was lost. I remember sitting alone, wondering if I would ever get out of the cycle I was in.

But one day, I made a decision. I committed to shifting my mindset, learning everything I could about manifesting, and taking real action.

Fast forward to today, and my life is unrecognizable. I’ve built multiple businesses, traveled to over 62 countries, raised $100K+ for my startup, and created a life filled with freedom, abundance, and purpose.

Looking back, I realized that manifesting wasn’t just about visualizing my dream life—it was about removing the blocks and mistakes that were holding me back.

Here are the 15 biggest manifesting mistakes I made—and how you can avoid them.

1. Thinking Manifesting Is Just Wishing for Things

I used to believe that manifesting meant sitting back, dreaming, and waiting for things to happen.

Reality check: That’s not how it works.

Manifesting is about aligning your thoughts, actions, beliefs, and emotions to bring what you want into reality. If you’re missing any of these, you’ll struggle to create real change.

➡ Lesson: You can’t just wish for success—you have to take aligned action to make it happen.

2. Skipping Gratitude

When I was struggling, it was so easy to focus on what I didn’t have.

But one of the biggest shifts I made was practicing daily gratitude—even when I had barely anything. I started by appreciating the smallest things: a beautiful sunset, a great conversation, even just a good cup of coffee.

➡ Lesson: Gratitude shifts you from scarcity to abundance, opening the doors to more of what you desire.

3. Not Taking Action Toward My Goals

For years, I journaled about my dream life but wasn’t taking the necessary steps to create it.

When I wanted to move to Chicago, or Switzerland I didn’t just sit and dream about it—I researched costs, mapped out potential neighborhoods, and found ways to increase my income to make it happen.

➡ Lesson: Manifesting isn’t magic—it’s mindset plus action.

4. Not Recognizing the Small Wins

I used to think manifesting only counted when I achieved big, life-changing goals. But in reality, I was manifesting small wins all the time without even noticing.

Things like:

✔ Finding the perfect parking spot

✔ A surprise discount on something I needed

✔ Meeting someone who helped me on my journey

➡ Lesson: When you start recognizing and celebrating small manifestations, bigger ones start to flow.

5. Being Vague About What I Wanted

For years, I said things like, "I just want to make a lot of money." But vague goals create vague results.

When I got specific and set an exact income goal ($502,402.95 in a year), I ended up surpassing it.

➡ Lesson: Clarity brings focus. Know exactly what you want.

6. Obsessing Over Timelines

At first, I wanted everything immediately. But I quickly learned that manifesting works in divine timing—not my timeline.

Some things happened sooner than I expected, while others took longer but worked out even better than I planned.

➡ Lesson: Trust the timing of your manifestations—they will come when you’re truly ready.

7. Downplaying My True Desires

I used to shrink my dreams because I thought they were too big or unrealistic. But when I finally allowed myself to dream boldly—things started happening.

➡ Lesson: Stop playing small. Manifest what you truly want, not just what feels “realistic.”

8. Thinking I Knew It All

I assumed I already knew everything —but once I started reading more books, taking courses, and learning from mentors, my results skyrocketed.

➡ Lesson: Keep learning and evolving. There’s always another level of success waiting for you.

9. Focusing on What I Lacked

The more I obsessed over what I didn’t have, the more I attracted lack into my life.

When I shifted to focusing on the abundance already around me, more opportunities and money started flowing in.

➡ Lesson: Stop focusing on what’s missing—start celebrating what’s already here.

10. Ignoring the Power of Giving

I used to only focus on what I could receive, but I noticed that when I gave more, I received more.

When I started offering free value, supporting others, and helping people without expecting anything in return—money, clients, and opportunities flowed in effortlessly.

➡ Lesson: The more you give, the more you receive.

11. Treating Manifesting Like a Quick Fix

Manifesting isn’t about getting one lucky break—it’s a daily practice.

When I started making it a lifestyle, everything changed.

➡ Lesson: Manifesting isn’t one-time magic—it’s a long-term mindset shift.

12. Taking It Too Seriously

One of my most random manifestations? I jokingly said I’d love for a dog to run up to me at the park—and it happened 10 minutes later.

That’s when I realized: manifesting works better when you have fun with it.

➡ Lesson: Don’t make it stressful—manifesting should feel fun and light.

13. Not Respecting My Current Abundance

Before I started manifesting big money, I had to respect what I already had.

That meant:

✅ Managing my small income wisely

✅ Paying off debts

✅ Being intentional with my spending

Once I started taking care of the money I had, more started flowing in.

➡ Lesson: If you don’t respect what you have now, how can you attract more?

14. Holding On Too Tightly to My Desires

I used to get obsessed with specific outcomes, and when they didn’t happen, I felt frustrated.

Once I adopted the mantra “This or something better”, I let go—and that’s when my biggest manifestations arrived.

➡ Lesson: Detach from the outcome and trust that something even better is coming.

15. Only Thinking About Myself

One of my biggest shifts? Realizing that manifesting isn’t just about me.

When I started using my success to help others—mentoring, coaching, and sharing my journey—even more abundance flowed in.

➡ Lesson: The more value you bring to the world, the more success comes back to you.

Final Thoughts: Manifesting Is a Lifestyle, Not a Hack

I didn’t just wake up one day to my dream life—I created it by shifting my mindset, removing limiting beliefs, and taking real action.

If you’re struggling to manifest what you want, look at where you might be blocking yourself. Shift your focus, take action, and trust the process.

Because if I could do it—so can you. 

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