Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Does manifestation work?

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Wed May 31 2023
 

Older generations knew it as "the power of positive thinking." Today's youth embrace the concept as "manifestation" − with 36 billion and counting TikTok views to prove it.

Manifestation is the mental process of envisioning and positively affirming a desired outcome − whether that's a new relationship, a promotion, a trimmer waistline or inner peace. The idea is that mental exercise can lead to real-world achievement. And while it's no panacea for mental health and a purpose-driven life, manifestation really can help people formulate and achieve their goals.

- Read the latest column from Dr. Phil and Dr. John Whyte, below
U.S. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps speaks at a news conference at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Aug. 14, 2016.

What used to be 'the power of positive thinking' is now embraced as 'manifestation' − with 36 billion and counting TikTok views to prove it.

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