12 Reasons Why Manifestation Practices Fail

Manifesting dreams and desires often involves aligning one’s thoughts, beliefs, and actions with their goals. However, several common blocks can prevent people from successfully manifesting what they want in life. Here are some of the most common obstacles:

1. Weak Aura/ Inner Strength

• Alignment with the Universe: When we are aligned with the universe, then our desires are in alignment with the universal will and everything falls into place easily. When our desires are out of alignment, we can go off track and nothing gets accomplished either. Being in alignment with the universe requires surrender to the larger scheme of things and a daily spiritual practice.
• Lack of a regular spiritual practice: The one thing almost nobody talks about, and which has the highest bearing on manifestation is our own inner strength, which only develops through a regular, daily spiritual practice. A daily spiritual practice strengthens the power of our thoughts and a single thought can often make things happen, as opposed to the vision-boards and months of visualising regular people often require.

2. Limiting Beliefs

• Self-Doubt: Believing that you are not capable or deserving of achieving your dreams can be a major barrier. Thoughts like “I’m not good enough” or “This is impossible” create a mental block that limits potential.
• Negative Self-Talk: Repeating negative affirmations about oneself or one’s abilities can reinforce limiting beliefs, making it harder to manifest positive outcomes.

3. Fear

• Fear of Failure: The fear of not succeeding can prevent people from taking the necessary steps towards their goals. This fear often leads to procrastination or inaction.
• Fear of Success: Surprisingly, some people fear success because it may bring about changes or responsibilities they feel unprepared for. This can result in self-sabotage.

4. Lack of Clarity

• Unclear Goals: If your dreams and desires are vague or undefined, it can be challenging to manifest them. Without clear intentions, it’s difficult to align your thoughts and actions with your goals.
• Conflicting Desires: Wanting multiple things that contradict each other can create confusion and disperse energy, making it hard to manifest any of them.

5. Attachment to the Outcome

• Over-Fixation on the End Result: Being overly attached to a specific outcome can create resistance. This attachment can lead to anxiety and stress, which block the natural flow of manifestation.
• Lack of Trust: Doubting that the universe, or your own abilities, will deliver what you desire can create a block. Trust in the process is essential for manifestation.

6. Negative Emotions

• Resentment and Anger: Holding onto past hurts or anger can block positive energy from flowing into your life. These emotions can weigh you down and prevent you from focusing on what you truly want.
• Guilt and Shame: Feelings of guilt or shame can lower self-esteem and create a belief that you don’t deserve to achieve your dreams.

7. Environmental Influences

• Toxic Relationships: Being surrounded by negative or unsupportive people can drain your energy and undermine your belief in your ability to manifest your dreams.
• Negative Surroundings: An environment that doesn’t support your growth, such as a cluttered space or a job you hate, can hinder your ability to focus and manifest.

8. Lack of Action

• Procrastination: Putting off taking action towards your goals can create a significant block. Manifestation requires not just thinking positively, but also aligning your actions with your desires.
• Inconsistent Effort: Sporadic or half-hearted efforts can dilute the energy you’re putting into manifesting your dreams, making it harder to achieve your goals.

9. Subconscious Programming

• Deep-Rooted Beliefs: Often, subconscious beliefs formed in childhood or past experiences can conflict with your conscious desires. These deep-seated beliefs can sabotage your efforts to manifest.

10. Scarcity Mindset

• Lack Mentality: Focusing on what you don’t have, rather than what you want to attract, can create a block. A scarcity mindset can lead to fear, competition, and a feeling of never having enough.

11. Overthinking

• Analysis Paralysis: Overanalyzing every detail can lead to indecision and a lack of trust in the process. This can stall progress and prevent you from taking the necessary steps towards your goals.

12. Lack of Gratitude

• Not Appreciating What You Have: Focusing on what you lack instead of being grateful for what you already have can create a negative energy that blocks manifestation. Gratitude is a powerful force that attracts more positive experiences.

Conclusion

Overcoming these blocks requires self-awareness, intentionality, and often a shift in mindset. By identifying and addressing these obstacles, you can align your thoughts, beliefs, and actions with your desires, making it easier to manifest your dreams into reality.

Author: Ashwita Goel learned meditation as a child and has practiced energy healing for 27 years. She has helped thousands of people overcome stress, anxiety, phobias, trauma, find confidence and enhance performance through online sessions.

Related Articles

Latest Articles