You may be familiar with the term “acting as if” or its cousin, “fake it ‘til you make it.” Both of these sayings reflect the manifestation principle of using your thoughts, beliefs, and actions to create the life you want.
Instead of focusing on achieving a dream in the future, you act as if it has already been realized. You learn to BE the thing that you desire in your life.
This is an excellent way to unleash the real power of manifestation and the law of attraction to help you actually achieve your goals and dreams.
How “Acting As If” Can Change Your Life
The law of attraction suggests that what you put out into the world returns to you. So, when you start to act as if your dreams have come true… as if your life has everything that you want or need… then these things will start to come into your life.
The more you see yourself as what you’d like to become, and act as if what you want is already there, the more you’ll activate those dormant forces that will collaborate to transform your dream into your reality.
~ Wayne Dyer
When you act as if, you adopt the mindset, behaviors, and habits of someone who has attained their goals. And when you do this, you change your mental perceptions.
You open yourself up to new possibilities and opportunities, and you see ways to realize your dreams that you may have previously ignored or been blind to.
For example, when you act as if you are knowledgeable and successful, people will tend to listen to you and follow your lead. When you act as if you are healthy and active, you start treating your body in ways that nurture your well being.
While this may seem like a trick, it is actually harnessing the power of your subconscious mind to change how you perceive the world. And in turn, this will affect how others see and judge you.
How to Act As If for Manifestation
The “act as if” manifestation method is actually quite simple, but it does take time to develop. The following steps will get you started in the right direction.
Step 1: Act Like You’ve Already Achieved It
Whatever it is you want in life, you must act like you have already realized this goal. That means behaving in ways that someone in that position would behave.
Write down a list of behaviors you would expect from someone who has realized your particular dream. Then, start acting the part.
Do this all the time, in all that you do. Act as if your goal has already come to pass and see how it changes how you see the world and how others see you.
You might be skeptical at first and feel like it’s nothing more than an act. But give it a try for a few weeks and see how you feel at the end.
Step 2: Speak Like Someone Who Has What They Want
How you speak to others, react to the world, and talk to yourself are all helping you realize your goals. Changing your words to reflect your “as if” reality is crucial.
Do you often talk about how things are hard or how you don’t have enough? Change your language to speak from a place of abundance and understanding.
Start talking like someone who already has what they want. Speak the part of someone in authority, with confidence, and stay positive no matter what comes your way.
This will transform your self-talk and has the power to change the trajectory of your life.
Step 3: Believe in Your Role
The act as if method of manifestation works best if you actually believe in your own dreams and act as if they’re true.
This means believing that you can do anything and everything that someone who has achieved their goal can do.
While it may seem like you are only acting a role at first, this role will soon become a reality. So you must believe in yourself and the energy that is making it come true.
Without this confidence and faith, your efforts to manifest will be weakened. Love yourself and invest in yourself by being willing to commit to your new life and dreams.
Step 4: Use Visualization and Affirmations
Using visualization and affirmations are great ways to support the act-as-if technique. These are powerful tools that act like a bridge between your conscious desires and your subconscious reality.
Visualize yourself in the role of someone who has achieved their dreams. Imagine what life would be like when you have everything you want and act accordingly.
Do this regularly, and pair it with positive affirmations which act as reminders of your desired reality. This will help you stay focused on acting as if, and bring you closer to achieving your goals.
Step 5: Be Patient
Patience is important with any new venture, including this technique. Your dreams will take time to manifest and results may not be seen overnight.
It takes dedication and consistent effort to create the life you desire. You must trust that all of the act-as-if behaviors are leading you in the right direction.
No matter what happens, remember to act as if your goal is already achieved and persevere until you see it come to fruition.
Welcome to Your New Life
You don’t have to wait for everything to be perfect – try out your ideal life today by acting as if you already have it.
By following these steps and believing in yourself, you will be closer to making your dreams a reality. All the pieces of this method are important, so use them together and watch your life transform in exciting ways.
