Welcome back everyone. In 2024, I wrote my first ever manifestation list, and posted it on my blog. Everyday that year, I read the list to keep those goals on my mind. I accomplished so many of those goals, and continued the tradition last year. For 2026, I have done things a little differently though. I’ve noticed that my lists are helpful, but they aren’t very descriptive. Especially last year, I would read my manifestation list every morning, but I had a hard time accomplishing my goals because I didn’t know where to start.
This year, I tried to make my manifestation list as descriptive and focused as possible. I’ve noticed that with anything I do, the more detailed I am with planning, the more likely I am to complete the activity or goal. If you plan to write a manifestation list this year (you definitely should), I recommend you make it as detailed as possible.
Here’s what you should do. Close your eyes. Close them. Imagine what you want your year to look like if everything went the way you wanted it to. What would your daily life look like? Your weekends? Are there any goals you’ve been working towards for years that you finally want to accomplish? Is there something that you never thought you’d be able to do? How do you want to feel by the end of the year? What memories do you hope to make in 2026?
There are so many reasons why people never accomplish a goal, and I think one of the most common reasons is fear. I have always had a fear of failing which has led me to give up early on a goal or not even try at all. In elementary school I bought this kit to make homemade lanyards. It came with the plastic string and metal rings. For some reason, I never made a lanyard, and it’s because I didn’t immediately know how to make one so I just gave up on it. Instead of reading the instructions a couple more times, or asking my friend at school who knew how to make one, I gave up. It’s not like I would’ve become some lanyard making tycoon or something, but it was a potential hobby I missed out on because of my fear of failing.
This story is from over ten years ago, but it still applies. Achieving a goal is not a linear process. There are going to be hills and valleys you come across that may leave you stumped or set back. Knowing that they will be there is the first step in overcoming your fear of failure. As you write your 2026 Manifestation List, when fear makes you hesitate writing something down, force yourself to write it. Life is too short to be realistic.
Also, it’s really important to have easy access to this list everyday. Write it in your journal, Notes app, or even on a piece of paper taped to your mirror. Make this list a daily fixture in your life.
Again, I encourage you all to write a manifestation list for 2026. If it’s your first time making one that’s okay. It doesn’t matter what stage of life you’re in, manifestation lists are for everyone. After you make your list, it doesn’t end there. Reading the list everyday is a good reminder, but you need to start making changes in your life to see the list completed. Maybe you want to go on a big trip this year. Fill out the passport application. Start a vacation fund and determine how much of each paycheck you’ll allocate to the fund. Alright. No go off and make those lists. A little off topic, but making a Pinterest board to accompany the list is fun too. Here’s mine for this year. Use it as a reference if you’d like.
Thank you all for reading this post. I hope you enjoyed the 3rd installment of my annual manifestation list series. Below is my 2026 manifestation list. Read it if you want an example going into writing yours. Make sure to subscribe to be notified of new posts. Stay sharp 😉
2026 Manifestation List
- Start running, so that I can improve my stamina for tennis and for my health overall.
- Watch a tennis match in person.
- Keep improving my GPA by building sustainable study routines for class.
- Go on at least two solo trips this year, so that I feel more confident exploring alone.
- Get a summer research internship at a university in New York City.
- Go on at least 4 overnight trips to 4 different countries while I am studying abroad.
- Show up for my friends by going to their events, and giving them support in their lives.
- Go apple picking within my first month back at school.
- Keep up with blog goals.
- Play tennis at least four times a month.
- Draw one fashion sketch a week to become more adept and faster at sketching.
- Sew three clothing pieces and utilize sewing equipment at school for at least two of them.
- Create a vision for my life post graduation, so that I don’t feel behind senior Spring.
- Invest in my wardrobe and buy pieces that I can see myself wearing long term and lasting for years
My one overarching goal is to do things that scare me more often because when I do, it pays off.