Can simply imagining a better future truly attract your dream partner, wealth, and happiness? While the idea of manifestation has taken the world by storm, the science behind it tells a different story. New research by Dixon, Hornsey, and Hartley (2023) reveals a shocking truth: believing in the power of manifestation may actually increase your risk of going bankrupt. And that’s not all—earlier studies by Gabriele Oettingen (2016) suggest that while positive fantasies can make you feel good in the short term, they might lead to depression in the long run.

Discover the hidden dangers of manifesting your dreams, backed by hard science. Watch now before you make your next vision board!

Featured Studies:

– Dixon, L. J., Hornsey, M. J., & Hartley, N. (2023). “The Secret” to Success? The Psychology of Belief in Manifestation. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin.

– Oettingen, G. (2016). Positive Fantasies: A Fast Track to Depression? Psychological Science.

– Pham, L. B., & Taylor, S. E. (1999). From Thought to Action: How Mental Simulations Impact Performance. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin.

Dive into the research and uncover the truth behind the manifestation craze.

When we get to know somebody who has a somewhat similar personality we immediately feel a connection to this person. Unfortunately this can be used to influence us…

Literature

Burger, J. M., Messian, N., Patel, S., del Prado, A., & Anderson, C. (2004). What a coincidence! The effects of incidental similarity on compliance. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 30(1), 35-43.