How Does Manifesting Money Work?

I remember watching the movie The Secret and learning about manifesting what you want in your life. 

The example they used was this: “Think of a red car, and now you’ll notice how many red cars you see.”

This fascinated me!

It was a clear and easy way to test the theory that we attract what we think about.

What I didn’t know or appreciate was that what you subconsciously think also attracts things into your life. I learned this lesson after months of trying to manifest more money, which only resulted in frustration and disappointment.

Written By Tiffany Woodfield, Financial Coach, TEP®, CRPC®, CIM®

I had just purchased my first townhouse, and I felt “house-poor.”

I was writing out positive affirmations and thinking about more money flowing into my life. The problem was that I subconsciously kept thinking about how much I was paying out each month, so I was sending mixed messages. 

I wanted more money, but I kept picturing it going out.

I knew something needed to change. I forced myself to write down my negative limiting beliefs, and each night, I read those thoughts and questioned whether they were 100% factual. 

I began turning these negative thoughts into neutral ones and, eventually, positive affirmations. The thing is, when these thoughts go unchecked, they are programming your life behind the scenes. Which, if you think about it, is scary. 

Once I addressed these thoughts and clarified my intentions, manifesting became easier. 

I felt confident moving forward, and it was as if I could see opportunities all around me. I was empowered, lighter, and I felt free. It was like I was racing toward my destination in a beautiful convertible with the roof down and my hair blowing in the wind, shouting that anything is possible—and I truly believed it!

So, if you want to be the driver in your life and manifest what makes you happy, you need to take responsibility for your conscious and subconscious beliefs.

How Does Manifesting Money Work?

Manifesting money combines your thoughts, beliefs, and actions to create the financial reality you desire. 

This is why it is crucial to work on eliminating your negative beliefs about money so you can start believing that you deserve wealth. Set clear goals and get into the feeling of already having achieved this success. 

You’re intentionally sending out positive energy to help change your mindset. This encourages you to take actions that align with your goals, whether it’s finding new job opportunities or learning more about finances. 

What Does Manifesting Money Mean, Exactly?

Manifesting money means attracting financial abundance into your life through positive thinking and focused intention. It sounds simple, but there is more to it.  

Manifesting occurs by intentionally focusing on money to bring more of it into your life.   

5 Easy Tips to Start Manifesting More Money and Abundance Today

10 Easy Tips to Start Manifesting More Money and Abundance Today

Here are some simple steps to start shifting your mindset and energy so you can manifest more financial abundance into your life:

1. Be curious and write down your negative beliefs about money.

These might include thoughts like “I’ll never have enough money” or judgments such as “That person only has money because they inherited it.”

These beliefs act like a large boulder blocking your path to abundance. The first step is becoming aware of them.

2. Challenge those limiting beliefs head-on.

If you believe people only have money because they’re lucky or inherited it, find real examples that prove otherwise—stories of people who built wealth from nothing. Repeat those examples to yourself every time you catch a negative judgment about money or someone who has it.

This repetition helps reprogram your subconscious to believe that achieving financial success is possible for you and that it’s a good thing.

3. Use conscious tools to support your manifestation.

Once you’ve started clearing subconscious blocks, begin using tools that bring focus and energy to your goals:

• Meditation: Visualize yourself enjoying more abundance and financial ease.
• Vision Board: Create one that reflects what you want. Place it somewhere you’ll see it daily.
• Money Journaling: Write down your negative money thoughts and reframe each one with a positive perspective.
• Affirmations: Use them to keep your energy flowing and to send clear messages to the universe.
• Goal-Setting: Choose one clear money goal. Then write out small steps that show how you’re already manifesting more. This builds momentum and keeps you motivated.

4. Track your small wins.

Most people stop manifesting because they don’t see instant results. But success builds over time. Celebrate every small win—these little shifts compound into big changes.

5. Remember: changing your beliefs changes your destination. 

Think of it like a slight turn in the road. Over time, it leads to a completely different place. Changing your beliefs can switch the course of your life, from scarcity to abundance.

Common Questions about Manifesting Money

What is the law of attraction? Does it relate to manifesting money?

The Law of Attraction emphasizes the belief that our thoughts and feelings act like magnets, attracting into our lives what we think about.

So, if you focus on positive thoughts about money, you are bringing more money and opportunity into your life. 

Can anyone learn to manifest money?

Yes, anyone can learn to manifest money.

The real question is whether you are ready to tackle the limiting beliefs about money that have been holding you back.  While most people want more abundance in their lives, it takes courage to take responsibility for what has been holding one back. 

How does mindset affect manifesting money?

Your mindset directs your thoughts and, therefore, your actions. 

If you want to manifest more money, you need a positive mindset about money, which builds confidence to take actions that support your goal. 

How can I figure out my limiting beliefs around money?

To identify your limiting beliefs about money, you need to do the following:

1. Write down your thoughts about money.
2. Reflect on your childhood experiences with money.
3. Look for patterns in your financial life, such as struggling to save or always being in debt.
4. Challenge your beliefs. So if you think, “I will always be in debt,” get curious and take responsibility for this negative belief and how it isn’t serving you.  
5. For each negative belief, write out an optimistic belief that counterbalances it.  This will help you change your perspective.
6. Work with a professional who can help you change your mindset.

Final Thought

You know the saying: “Change the way you look at the world, and the world around you changes.” It’s true.

Opportunities to manifest more money are all around you. But if your subconscious money blocks are still in place, it’s like trying to drive with the parking brake on.

Your limiting beliefs act like blinders, preventing you from seeing the abundance all around you. 

But once you start releasing those blocks, it’s as if the world opens up. You begin to notice opportunities, creative ideas, and even moments of luck that were invisible before. That’s the real magic of manifesting. Over time, you start to trust that the future can look completely different from the past.

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