Manifesting and the Fantasy Realization Effect

Since I started to really put myself out there in the local community, I've noticed that I'm getting a lot of unhappy or confused manifestors at the table. They're doing the journalling, taking the masterclasses, and working hard to shift all those negative mindsets. None of it is working, of course. So let's talk about the Fantasy Realization Theory/Effect. The fantasy realization theory comes from psychology and counseling and it explains how to turn daydreams and visualization into actionable goals. It presents the difference between aimless fantasizing and goal-oriented thinking. The problem with the manifesting movement When you're just daydreaming about great things happening but not allowing reality to creep in, your brain creates the warm fuzzy feeling of success. This, all the spiritual or manifesting coaches tell you, is exactly how you should feel. Like you've already won. You'll shift your energy and BOOM – manifestation victory. The problem with walking around feeling…