Manifesting: Your Personal Guide

by Stephanie Keith

In Focus Guides

144 pages, Hardcover

Published July 2, 2024

Reviews

[Kathleen Stephen · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent addition to the In Focus series. A basic introduction to manifesting. This one in particular takes a very secular approach which I think makes it a great choice for anyone interested I'm learning about manifestation. I only wish it went a bit more in depth about the cultural history of manifestination.

[Kira K · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I thought this was a great short and simple guide to the practice of manifesting. I wanted to look into manifesting to see if its something I would like to do myself and this was a helpful introduction with helpful mini exercises and affirmations sprinkled throughout the book. Some of the thinks I will use such as the journaling and meditations but some such as lucid dreaming I’m not so sure about. I also really liked the illustrations, especially making a whole child from 1 single line.

[IE · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read, it goes wide, but not deep. So it’s a good primer. I may read it again to get a refresher another time and try and correct more of my limiting beliefs. Some of the topics that lasted a few pages in this could have been an entire book, like lucid dreaming, quantum physics, meditation, forgiveness and inner child work, you can find a whole book on these individual topics if they pique your interest. I personally don’t think it would be advisable to take on inner child work without some external emotional support (therapy, counseling, trusted friend) as (just a heads up) it can be re-traumatizing for those that had abusive childhoods, but maybe it’s ok for some people to follow the guidance here if they have never heard of this concept before and had a relatively good childhood. It’s surely valuable. You could even just start by saying Hi to your inner child as an acknowledgement if you’re not ready to open the flood gates of repressed memories.
There’s not nearly enough information given on the topic of lucid dreaming, perhaps I’ll read a dedicated book on that next.
The main takeaways I learnt from this book were to FEEL the feeling of what you want to manifest, not just stopping at having the desire, and also to incorporate more love into day to day life, like expressing love for the food being eaten, love for someone else’s outfit, love for the weather, etc, to raise your vibration.
I like the forgiveness practice of I’m Sorry, Please Forgive Me, Thank You, I Love You.
There’s also a decluttering practice to ask yourself if a physical item brings you peace, love or joy. I prefer this compared to just asking if it brings joy (Marie Kondo) as joy is such a strong emotion, yet I can think of things, like a half used up candle, that might bring peace, and not joy, and still see them as valuable. And sometimes photos don’t bring me peace, love or joy, so that’s a good way to discard them.
I’m so pleased that the author Stephanie Keith chose to quit her toxic corporate job, and follow her intuition to share info on manifesting, I love that for her. If you are open to manifesting books I would recommend reading this followed by ‘Love Money, Money Loves You’ by Sarah McCrum

[*ੈ✩‧₊˚Sassy Little Hippy˚₊‧✩ ੈ* · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.4 ⭐️
This book is a great introduction for those with an open mind, that are curious about the concept of manifesting.

It covers all of the basics for what the law of attraction is, and how to create the mental and physical space to attract your desired reality.

Topics:
-Connecting with your higher intuition
-Reshaping your thought patterns
-Healing your inner child to let go of things holding you back
-Grounding and breathing exercises -Decluttering your mind, body and physical space
-Reigniting your passions and creativity
-Journaling
-Anchoring your memories and lucid dreaming

There are some tips, exercises and positive mantras sprinkled throughout, and it’s broken up nicely into digestible chapters and sections with peaceful imagery.

I found the lucid dreaming part at the end to be the most interesting. It goes hand in hand with another book I read recently, and am intrigued at the possibilities.

Thanks to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group, and Stephanie Keith for providing me with a complimentary ARC to review!

[Flavia Marques · Rating 4 out of 5]

Manifesting: Your Personal Guide by Stephanie Keith felt like an easy conversation rather than a typical self-help read. It’s light, visual, and straight to the point, with illustrations that make everything feel more inviting. Some ideas popped up more than once, but they hit differently each time, which weirdly helped things stick. The journaling prompts were solid, actually meaningful, words that made me pause and think. I didn’t rush it, just picked it up when I needed a boost, and that worked.

It’s not life-changing, but it doesn’t need to be. The way Stephanie explains things makes manifesting feel possible, not overwhelming. If you’re just starting out or need a bit of a mindset tune-up, this is a solid pick. The structure keeps you engaged without trying too hard, and it leaves you feeling like you did something, not just read about it. I’ll keep it nearby for those off days when I need a little push.

[DustyBookSniffers - Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Manifesting: Your Practical Guide by Stephanie Keith is packed with practical and helpful information, making it an excellent resource for anyone new to the practice of manifesting. I can also see how this would be a book you'll want to revisit time and time again.

Over the years, I have read several books on the subject, but I often found myself lost in the advice. However, this was not the case with Stephanie Keith's book. The simple yet practical layout makes the reader feel more comfortable with the practice. Overall, Manifesting: Your Practical Guide is a great resource for both beginners and seasoned practitioners.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Wellfleet Press for gifting me an e-ARC of Manifesting: Your Practical Guide in exchange for my honest review.

[Carlie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley for the ebook in exchange for an honest review.

This was an easy read, made fun by the colourful, simple illustrations which I loved. Got repetitive at points, but taught me a few new tricks which I really appreciate. It also reinforced other facts I already knew by explaining them in a different way. The prompts given at different points in the book are also unique and very useful for journalling. This is a book I can easily come back to whenever I want and I enjoyed taking my time reading it.

[Marissa F · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent guide to beginner manifestation. All the tips and practices are easy to incorporate into a daily routine and I liked the affirmations and the meditation practices. I particularly appreciated the continued focus on shifting your mindset in order to achieve results. I also enjoyed the illustrations.

I appreciate NetGalley and the publisher for access to a digital ARC. My honest review is my own opinion.

[Mia Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really cute pictures and easy to read & understand.

Went through majority of it in one sitting to get a feel of the book before going back to the beginning and going through bit by bit.

Not finished it completely yet, but a lovely book

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Thank you NetGalley for this ARC

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great guide to manifesting. It details best practices for each category you might want to set intentions about or manifest on. It includes excellent mantras to adapt to your manifestation needs.

[Melissa Tremblay · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a quick and easy read. I feel like it was good because i didn't have much knowledge in manifestation. The book is super girly with cute pictures. It was a little bit repetitive but it wasn't that bad.

[Kate Henderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have read so many books on manifesting - and there is definitely some new info in this.
I really enjoyed the layout of this - it's broken down into chapters and its easy to follow.
There's some interesting journal prompts here too.

Not a lot of new info - but definitely a beautiful book!