Are your new year's resolutions already a distant memory? It might be time to start manifesting. The self-help technique – which effectively promises to turn dreams into reality – has been gaining popularity for decades, from the publication of The Secret back in 2006 to more modern iterations over on TikTok.
If you've ever considered giving manifesting a go, you've probably come across Roxie Nafousi's first book, Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life; a staple on many an influencer's Insta grid with it's recognisable bright-orange jacket. Not only does it look good on your coffee table, but it actually has the potential to change your life – as countless Amazon reviews have confirmed.
Manifest: Dive Deeper is the highly-anticipated follow-up, delving further into the fundamental concepts of manifestation – as well as providing practical techniques to implement the practice in your life. We spoke to Roxie Nafousi to find out more about the inspiration behind her latest book, why many people are sceptical of manifestation, and why women tend to be more attracted to the practice:
GLAMOUR: Hi Roxie! What's the story behind your latest book, Manifest: Dive Deeper?
In many ways, the two books really reflect my own self-development and manifesting journey.
The first book introduces everything you need to know about manifesting and my unique 7-step approach. It was also the gateway to self-development for me, and it was for many people who read the book too. Then, once I personally mastered the basics and found myself investing in self-development, I started literally ‘diving deeper’ into the healing required to really unlock my most powerful self and become even more powerful in my ability to manifest.
I wanted this book to show people how to do that for themselves. This book is really about healing and personal expansion, and it’s filled with exercises for people to really use to self-reflect and change. It teaches them to be their own healers. The book also has all new practical tools to use and new ideas, and it answers all the questions readers were asking me!
How has manifesting changed your life?
In every way imaginable. It gives me a source of constant hope, guidance, and inspiration. It has helped me to grow into a much more confident, self-aware and grounded person. It is still helping me daily to deal with life’s challenges with more resilience and patience and helps me to attract more abundance into my life than I could have ever imagined.
I am so passionate about this practice. I’ve hosted hundreds of talks on manifesting and done even more interviews, and I’m still just as excited now. I never get bored of talking about manifestation because I truly love and believe in it so much and see the positive impact it has not just on me but on other people.
Do you think manifesting is too easily dismissed in society?
Definitely! It’s become a trend, and it’s honestly almost become a bit ‘cringe’ to use the term. It gets thrown around so much and so often in completely the wrong context that it can get a bad rep. Sometimes I feel like I am the PR for manifesting, going around trying to help people see how incredible it really is and debunk all the misconceptions surrounding it!
What was your main goal in writing Dive Deeper?
I wanted to help people go deeper into their healing journey, become more empowered and get even more mastered at their manifestation practice. I know that personal growth is not a one-stop shop. You need to keep exploring new ways to expand your mind, to let go of limiting beliefs and find new ways to view the world. Manifest: Dive Deeper, does that. I want to keep changing people’s lives and help them see how worthy they are of having it all. I am so excited for people to read this book!!
Do you think manifesting is something women are more likely to be open to? If so, why is that?
I think that many men might associate manifesting as being ‘woo’ or fluffy, which puts them off, so I think women are more open to it. Having said that, more men have been reading this book than I anticipated, and I LOVE that. Manifesting is genderless and ageless. It’s for EVERYONE.
It certainly is – ready to give manifesting a go? Here's an extract from Manifest: Dive Deeper to get you started:
Everything that we do, from the minute we wake up to the minute we go to sleep at night, is a reflection of our self-worth and, therefore, directly impacts what we manifest in our lives. This means that the things that we do day-to-day have a profound influence on our future.
Here is a list of thirty things you can do day-to-day to align your behaviour with your highest self and empower your manifesting journey. Each day, choose a selection of these to do:
1. Drink enough water
2. Make your bed
3. Take your vitamins
4. Eat nourishing food
5. Exercise
6. Get enough sleep
7. Watch something that makes you laugh
8. Cleanse or declutter your space
9. Watch the sunset
10. Call your best friend
11. Do something kind for somebody else
12. Write down five things you love about yourself
13. Practise gratitude
14. Have a candlelit bath
15. Rest when you need it
16. Say no to things you don’t want to do
17. Plan your journey times
18. Express love or gratitude to somebody else
19. Play
20. Listen to music that makes you feel good
21. Get lost in a good book.
22. Reflect on how far you have come
23. Meditate
24. Do something you’ve been putting off
25. Journal
26. Practise yoga or stretch your body
27. Dance
28. Repeat a mantra
29. Set your daily/weekly/monthly goals
30. Talk to yourself like you are your own best friend
Extracted from Manifest: Dive Deeper by Roxie Nafousi (Penguin Michael Joseph, £16.99), which is out now.
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