The Surprising Science of “Manifestation” - Nir And Far
Nir And Far: Business, Behaviour and the Brain
Manifesting and Optimism
Although a positive outlook is powerful, willful positivity and blind optimism can fail us. Sometimes persuading ourselves that something is going to go well can backfire by removing our motivation to achieve a goal. This is where manifesting can get people into trouble if it encourages them to write down their desire 33 times in three days or comment yes on an Instagram post to manifest $20,000. Manifesting steps too close to blind optimism, a condition of oblivion that prevents consciousness or self-determination.
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