7 Manifestation Questions to Discover What You Really Want
Have you ever sat down to write your manifestation goals only to come up completely blank?
The reason could be that you concentrate on the wrong questions…
Here’s the thing:
Most people focus on what they want to manifest. But it’s the WHY that actually makes it real.
Your WHY is the emotional spark that tells your subconscious mind: this matters.
Without it, your dreams stay wishful thinking.
After helping over a million women manifest with clarity and confidence, I’ve seen this truth again and again:
When you know your WHY, the path becomes clear.
And these 7 questions will help you uncover it, so you can finally start manifesting what truly lights you up.
1. What Would I Wish For Someone I Love?
If asking what you want feels awkward, try this little trick I’ve used with many clients:
Think of someone you love deeply. What life would you wish for them?
What joys, experiences, or freedoms would you want them to have?
2. What Would I Do If Money Wasn’t An Issue?
Let’s be real. Money worries shrink our dreams faster than anything else.
So for a moment, imagine your bank account has a cool $1 billion sitting in it. No bills to pay, no debts. Complete freedom.
What would you do first?
Where would you go, live, or invest your time?
Don’t limit yourself.
Often, your deepest desires are hiding just behind those “but I can’t afford it” thoughts.
Clarity is the first step to making your subconscious your best ally.
Mia Fox – SELFMADELADIES.COM
3. What Would I Like to Experience If I Had Absolutely No Fear?
Fear is one of the biggest reasons smart, self-aware women stay stuck.
It was my biggest block for years.
So ask yourself: If you had zero fear — of failure, judgment, or the unknown — how would your life look different?
Listen to your body here.
Fear often shows up physically first. A racing heart, a tight chest, and shallow breath. Those signals can reveal what you’re secretly craving… and too scared to admit.
4. A Genie Gives Me Three Wishes. What Are They?
Yes, this might sound a bit like The Secret movie’s genie scene (which I have plenty of critiques about, by the way).
But I still love this playful exercise. Why? Because it often pulls out the first, truest things that come to mind, before your logical brain jumps in to censor them.
So: If a genie gave you three wishes right now, no limits, what would you ask for?
Write it quickly, without overthinking.
These answers are gold.
5. What Would My Ideal Day Look Like?
This is one of my all-time favorite manifestation questions.
Imagine your perfect day from start to finish.
Where are you? Who are you with? What’s the first thing you do when you wake up? How do you feel?
Take it step by step:
- What do you eat for breakfast?
- How do you spend your afternoon?
- Where do you drift off to sleep?
The clearer and more emotionally connected your words are, the more your subconscious will get on board with your goals.
Mia Fox – SELFMADELADIES.COM
6. I’m 100 Years Old Looking Back… What Would I Be Most Happy I Did?
A few years ago, we celebrated my grandmother’s 95th birthday. She told us that all her travels were among the things she was most grateful for, even above her career successes or possessions.
That conversation inspired this question:
When you’re 100, looking back at your life, what experiences will make you smile the widest?
What would you regret not doing?
These answers often reveal your most soul-level desires.
7. What Do I Not Want?
Sometimes, figuring out what you don’t want is the easiest way to discover what you do.
Make a list.
Then look for the opposite.
If you hate feeling rushed, maybe your soul craves spacious, flexible days.
If you dread financial stress, maybe your true goal is security and overflow.
And always ask why.
Why don’t you want that? What feeling are you avoiding — or craving instead?
Once You Know What You Want… Here’s What’s Next
Getting crystal clear on your desires is just step one.
Next, you’ll want to align your subconscious mind with these goals, so it naturally guides you there, almost on autopilot.
That means identifying your abundance blocks, reprogramming your limiting beliefs, and then taking inspired action (the real secret to effortless manifestation).
Manifestation isn’t wishful thinking. It’s a process of deciding, aligning, and doing.
MIA FOX – SELFMADELADIES.COM
If you want more help with these next steps, my bestselling manifestation book ‘Become the CEO of Your Dream Life’ gets you covered. Grab your copy here.
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