Wishwork: Make a Wish, Do the Work, and Watch It Come True

by Alexa Fischer

Readers of The Miracle Morning , The Untethered Soul and The Universe Has Your Back will love Wishwork . What is your greatest wish? Do you want a new job? An influx of new clients? Zero credit card debt? A strong, healthy body? A passionate, exciting marriage? More free-time to relax in your backyard with a glass of Rosé? You don't need a miracle to make your wish a reality. With Wishwork , you will visualize your #1 wish, write it down, focus on it, and take action for 21 days in a row to make your wish come true. Work for your Alexa Fischer (TV and film actor, entrepreneur, and founder of Wishbeads, a fast-growing jewelry company) is your guide on this 21-day journey. You’ll complete simple daily action steps and record your experiences, feeling your positivity and optimism grow with each passing day. Wishwork gently reminds readers that wishes don’t just magically come true without any effort whatsoever―you’ve got to put in some work! Wishwork will motivate you to get off the couch, turn off Netflix, get moving, cultivate a positive mindset, and make your #1 wish come true―while keeping the process fun and uplifting, not daunting. Life's too short to wait on the universe to grant your wishes. Alexa will walk you through three simple but lifechanging steps to grant them

Genres: Nonfiction

120 pages, Paperback

Published January 15, 2019

Reviews

[Angela Mackintosh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve always believed that everything you need to find your true calling is contained within you. Identifying your desires and dreams is the first step to figuring out your life’s path, and belief in yourself is what you need to make it happen. Wishing is another form of manifesting and positive thinking, and the brain is a mysterious and powerful tool. So I was delighted to read Alexa Fischer’s tiny-but-powerful Wishwork book! 

One of the first stories she shares is how she came up with the idea for her business, Wishbeads, and her relentless pursuit to make it happen. As a fellow entrepreneur, I enjoyed her story and admired her tenacity; plus, those bracelets are not only clever but gorgeous! The name of this book, Wishwork, is the process of wishing, then working to make that wish come true. 

The book is a 21-day workbook where you spend each day visualizing and journaling to various prompt questions—everything from finding songs to shift your mood into action to tackling inner resistance. There are daily sections to “witness” and “write”—the “witness” prompt is about observing the world and how you are present in it; while the “write” prompt is about action, a time to focus on one task that will help you move closer to your goals, or an exercise in reflection, where you discover something about yourself. Working through the exercises provided a much needed space for self-discovery. I have two big, long-term goals (including a memoir), and it finally occurred to me that I could combine them. You'll uncover your own revelations as you work through her book. 

I enjoyed Alexa’s anecdotes about life, her family, and her "glass half full" thinking. There’s a story about her mom counting green lights that made me smile. Alexa says that one of the many lessons her mom taught her is that life wants you to win. There's a contagious positivity to this book; and the philosophy is similar to the Law of Attraction, but better. The observation and writing exercises invite the opportunity for deep personal reflection.

This book has a ripple effect of goodness. Reading it will inspire you to act. Follow your dreams, say them out loud, and change your life.

[Mary Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'll admit, the brevity of this little book made me a bit skeptical. But, digging into the daily prompts and following the action steps gave me a shift in my own journey that I haven't been able to get anywhere else!

I'm a writer who has been struggling with the plot of my novel-in-progress for TEN MONTHS. Enter the action step that Alexa gives on Day Two: creating a playlist of songs that "inspire me to take action on my wish." I began listening to my playlist during daily walks, on my commute to work, and even during my showers. After a few days, my fictional characters started talking to me and I was inspired to pick up my pen again and continue crafting my novel! After being stuck for TEN MONTHS, you guys! This is huge!

My wish is Big and understandably will take several years to reach. But I'm happy to say that the 21-day journey that Wishwork provides was the jump-start I needed to set me back on this path! A little book with an impact! I highly recommend it.

[Michelle Cornish · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fun way to get what you want! I have always believed you get what you focus on and that is the key to this book. It starts by guiding you to determine what it is you most desire - your wish. Then, over the course of 21 days, there is work to be done. Don't worry, it's not hard work, but it IS important. By being grateful for what you have, helping others, noticing the beauty around you, and more, you will also get closer to seeing your own wish come true! Lined pages are included in the book for each 21-day prompt.

[Margay · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book probably couldn't have come around at the right time, not just for me, but for a lot of people, I'm sure. It's hard to stay focused at any given time, but with all the craziness in our lives today, it is that much harder. What's also hard is staying positive about things enough to want to wish for anything more. That is why this book is so handy; it will help you focus on the things that mean the most to you, the things you wish for and maybe, somewhere down the line, a better life. Who wouldn't want that, right? Now, to make that wish...

[Rochie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Small book yet really powerful. It made me reflect on what I really wanted to achieve and inspired me to go after it.

This book gives that much needed “push” to get things done.

Honest, relatable and a great source of motivation. It’s something you’ll want read over and over. A life manual.

[Sara Lehman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This journal is so helpful when it comes to manifesting goals and dreams. I love that it lays the framework needed to realize your goals and make them happen. In these days of uncertainty this book is wonderful for lifting spirits and letting hope prevail!

[SANDEEP · Rating 5 out of 5]

The small book contains really powerful messages for life. This motivates me to work on myself, wish & believe that help/support is on its way.

Thanks dear Alexa for sharing the valuable life insights with us.

[Srividya Raghavan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brief and interesting. Great format. Loved the idea of the break down into details and the 21 day exercise.

[Anindita · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderfully positive book.