How to Manifest the Shit You Want (Not the Shit You Don’t)
- Root & Rising
- Sep 11, 2025
- 4 min read
Let’s be real—I’ve manifested some of the wrong shit in my life. Not just once, not just twice, but more times than I’d like to admit. And you know what? That’s the thing about manifestation: it works whether you’re conscious of it or not. The universe doesn’t care if you’re asking for abundance or accidentally obsessing over bills—it delivers the energy you’re putting out. And for a long time, I was putting out the wrong fucking vibes.
You ever notice how sometimes the exact thing you don’t want is the exact thing that shows up? Yeah, I’ve been there. In fact, I could probably write a book called How to Accidentally Manifest Bullshit and Call It Bad Luck. Spoiler: it wasn’t bad luck. It was me, focusing all my energy on what I didn’t want.
Instead of calling in abundance, I fixated on debt. Instead of focusing on joy, I obsessed over stress. And guess what showed up? Exactly the kind of energy I swore I didn’t want. Yep—I manifested the wrong shit.
My Social Media Chaos Example
One of the biggest ways I’ve manifested the wrong shit is with social media. I’ve always said it’s a burden, that it never works for me, that no matter what I post, it doesn’t matter. And guess what the universe heard? “Social media is hard, pointless, and a waste of energy.” So, of course, that’s exactly how it kept showing up in my life.
I remember one time I spent hours creating what I thought was the perfect post—editing the photos, writing the caption, trying to make it all look just right. By the time I finally hit publish, I was already exhausted and half-convinced it wouldn’t get seen. And surprise, surprise—it didn’t. A couple of likes, maybe one pity comment, and that was it.
And then there were the times I didn’t even bother. I’d think about posting, but the voice in my head was already saying, “What’s the point? It won’t work anyway.” So I avoided it altogether. No post, no effort, no chance. Which, of course, only proved my story even more: social media doesn’t work for me.
I basically manifested my own failure twice over—first by pouring negative energy into the things I did post, and second by avoiding it completely because I believed it was hopeless. Either way, I got exactly what I was focused on: nothing.
The Oh-Shit Realization
That’s when it finally clicked: manifestation doesn’t stop just because I’m frustrated, doubtful, or burned out. I was manifesting all along—I just wasn’t manifesting the shit I actually wanted.
Every time I told myself, “Social media never works for me,” I was feeding that exact outcome. The universe doesn’t sort through your words like, “Oh, she means she wants engagement, not crickets.” Nope. It just matches your energy. Focus on failure, get more failure. Focus on stress, get more stress.
That’s when I had my oh-shit moment: manifestation isn’t something you switch on when you feel like it—it’s always happening. Every thought, every word, every vibe is energy you’re sending out. And if you’re constantly talking about what sucks, obsessing over what’s broken, and repeating stories about how it never works… well, guess what? You just guaranteed yourself more of it.
How to Manifest the Shit You Do Want
Get clear as fuck.
Stop making wishy-washy statements like, “I don’t want to be broke” or “I don’t want to be stressed.” The universe doesn’t hear “don’t.” It hears broke and stressed. Instead, get specific about what you do want: abundance, peace, freedom, love. Write it down like you’re placing an order—because you are.
Flip your language.
Watch your words, because they’re spells whether you mean them to be or not. Swap “never works” with “is starting to work for me.” Swap “I always struggle” with “I’m learning and growing.” It doesn’t have to be fake sunshine—it just needs to redirect your energy.
Match the vibe.
If you’re calling in abundance, but obsessing over what you don’t have, you’re still feeding lack. Notice what’s already working. Gratitude, small wins, tiny moments of joy—stack those. Matching the vibe is less about instant results and more about living like the good shit is already on its way.
Move your ass.
Manifestation isn’t a magic vending machine. Show up, take aligned action, and meet the universe halfway. Want community? Start talking to people. Want a thriving business? Keep creating, keep refining, keep showing up. Action proves you mean business.
Journal Prompts to Stop Manifesting the Wrong Shit
What stories do I keep repeating that are feeding the wrong energy?
What am I tired of accidentally manifesting?
If I flip those around, what do I actually want to call in?
How can I shift my daily language to reflect what I want instead of what I don’t?
What would it look like if I acted like the version of me who already had the good shit?
A Simple Ritual to Call in the Right Shit
Release the crap.
On one sheet of paper, write all the “don’t wants.” Rip it up or burn it safely.
Claim the good shit.
On a fresh sheet, write your “do wants” in the present tense:
“I am calling in ease with social media. I am abundant. I am supported. I am attracting aligned connections.”
Seal it in.
Place this sheet somewhere sacred. Light a candle and say:
“I am always manifesting, and I choose to manifest the good shit.”
Follow through.
Take one small aligned action. Show up. Post. Create. Speak. Move. Let the universe know you’re serious.
Closing
So here’s the deal: if you’re going to manifest anyway—which you always are—make it the good shit. Stop feeding the bullshit. Call in what you actually want. Own it. Live it. Feel it. And then watch the universe do its thing.
Rooted, curious, and learning every step,
Blessed Be,
Bobbi Ann 🌿
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