From Procrastination to Progress: Manifesting Your Goals with Ease

Let’s be real for a second—have you ever sat down to manifest your dream life, only to find yourself scrolling Instagram, reorganizing your bookshelf, or cleaning out that junk drawer that hasn’t seen the light of day in years?

Yeah, we’ve all been there...

Procrastination is a sneaky little thing, isn’t it? It creeps in just when you’re about to take that one small step that could move mountains. But don’t worry, you’re not alone—and the good news is, overcoming procrastination might be easier than you think.

Here’s the thing: procrastination doesn’t mean you’re lazy. In fact, it usually shows up because your mind is like, “Uh, where do I even start?” It’s like you’re standing at the base of a mountain, looking up, and thinking, “Maybe I’ll just take a nap instead.” But here’s the truth: you don’t have to climb that mountain all at once. The secret to beating procrastination and manifesting like a pro? Tiny steps. Seriously, the tinier the better—because the universe loves movement, no matter how small.

1. The Art of the Ridiculously Small Step
Okay, let’s break it down. You know how the hardest part of working out is putting on your gym clothes? Once they’re on, you’re like, “Well, I’m dressed, might as well do this.” Same with manifestation. Start ridiculously small—like, ‘write down one intention’ small. Or visualize for 30 seconds while you wait for your coffee to brew. It’s all about momentum, and once you start, you’ll probably keep going. But even if you don’t? You still did something! And that *something* is way better than nothing.

2. Ditch the To-Do List—Set an Intention Instead
Listen, those mile-long to-do lists? They’re a trap. You know it, I know it. They make you feel like you’re being productive, but really, they just make you want to hide under your blanket. So, here’s a little hack: instead of writing a to-do list that overwhelms you, set an intention for your day. Maybe it’s “I’ll take one small step toward my goal today,” or “I’m going to stay in high-vibe energy no matter what.” It’s less about ticking boxes and more about keeping your energy aligned with your desires. Way less stressful, right?

3. Progress, Not Perfection (Because Perfection is Overrated)
Raise your hand if you’ve ever delayed starting something because you wanted it to be *perfect.* (I see you.) Here’s the thing: perfectionism is just procrastination in disguise. You’re not waiting for the perfect moment—you’re stalling. Spoiler alert: there’s no such thing as the perfect moment. Manifestation doesn’t care if your vision board is Pinterest-worthy or if you have the exact crystals for the exact moon phase. It just wants you to *do something.* Start where you are, use what you’ve got, and trust that it’s enough. Because it *is*.

4. Block Time for Your Dreams (Not Just Your Emails)
You’ve heard of time-blocking for work, right? What if you blocked out time for your manifestation practice, too? Even just 10 minutes a day—whether it’s journaling, visualizing, or dancing around your room to your manifestation playlist (because why not?)—makes a huge difference. When you carve out time, it signals to the universe, “Hey, I’m serious about this!” Plus, it gives you something to look forward to each day. Your dreams deserve just as much time as your inbox, right?

5. Reward the Effort, Not the Outcome
Here’s a fun little trick: stop waiting to celebrate until the big manifestation shows up. That’s like holding off on enjoying life until you win the lottery. Instead, celebrate the *effort*—the little steps, the energy shifts, the fact that you took action today. You wrote one affirmation? Go you! You spent two minutes visualizing? You’re crushing it. When you reward yourself for showing up, it rewires your brain to associate action with positive vibes—and that’s where the magic happens.

6. Stop Telling Yourself You Don’t Have Time (Because You Do)
Ah, the old “I don’t have time” excuse. We’ve all used it, right? But here’s the thing: we all have the same 24 hours in a day. The secret is in how you use them. If you’re telling yourself you don’t have time to manifest, guess what? You’re manifesting a life where you *don’t* have time to manifest. But if you say, “I have time for what matters to me,” you’ll suddenly find little pockets of time opening up. Five minutes of focused action is way better than zero, and those little moments add up faster than you think.

7. Trust the Process (Even When You Can’t See It Yet)
Procrastination has a way of sneaking in when doubt creeps up. You might hesitate to take action because you’re not seeing results fast enough, or you’re worried it’s not working. But here’s the thing about manifestation—it’s all happening, even when you can’t see it yet. Every tiny step you take is like planting seeds. You don’t need to see the roots growing to know that soon enough, they’ll bloom. Trust that every action you take—no matter how small—moves you closer to your dream life. The magic is in the process, not the destination.

So, the next time you catch yourself procrastinating, don’t beat yourself up. Just recognize it as a little nudge that maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start. Then, take a small step. Any step. Manifestation isn’t about getting it perfect—it’s about showing up, doing what you can, and trusting that each action is moving the needle closer to your dream life. And guess what? You’ve got this...

Now go out there and take that first (or next) tiny step toward the life you’ve been dreaming of!

Artemis xxx