Manifesting Great Outcomes with Appreciation and Gratitude

One of the best uses for gratitude and appreciation is helping to manifest great outcomes in virtually any area of your life. Most people have no idea how to do this – or even that they CAN do it! But it’s easier than you may think, and actually becomes a lot of fun once you get into the rhythm of it.

Start by thinking about the typical experiences you face on a day to day basis. Perhaps you have a job, or own a business; you have relationships with people like your spouse or significant other, friends, family members, neighbors, coworkers, employees, and so on. You interact with dozens of people daily and those interactions all flow together to trigger outcomes on various subjects – but not all of those outcomes please you, right?

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That’s because you are probably under the impression that so much of your outer life experiences are beyond your control. But are they REALLY? In many cases, not necessarily!

For example, let’s say that a person in your life is acting in ways that make you feel frustrated, unappreciated, or angry. You may not be able to directly control what that person does, but your own attitude and outlook can have a huge impact on the way they behave.

Just by adopting a focus of appreciation and gratitude, you can change many (MANY!) things in your outer life – including the way other people interact with you.

Here’s how to do it:

Start by thinking about a situation that displeases you. It could be your relationship with a friend, or the conditions of your job, or even the state of your own physical body. Now decide on an outcome you would like to experience related to that situation. Maybe your friend starts being more understanding or patient; or your boss starts appreciating your contribution to the company and gives you a raise; or you start having more physical energy and stamina and feeling great each day.

Whatever outcome you wish to experience, start giving thanks for it and appreciating it daily. Say things like this to yourself all day:

“I am so thankful that my boss finally appreciates how hard I work! I’m thrilled to have received a great raise for my efforts! I feel very appreciated and fulfilled right now!”

“I am so grateful that Becky is being so understanding lately! It gives me the feeling that she really cares about me and our friendship. I’m grateful for our friendship and I’m so glad we were able to work out our disagreement.”

“I am so thankful for my resilient body! I’m feeling stronger each day and I’m so thankful for my renewed energy and vitality!”

Keep saying these types of gratitude statements regarding the situation you want to change – say them over and over and “pretend” that they are already a physical outcome in your life.

Yes, a part of your mind will be well aware that you’re just pretending, but it doesn’t matter. The more you focus on your desired outcome with feelings of gratitude – even if you are just pretending – the more you will begin to draw such outcomes into your life.