Happy New Year!

We’re kicking off 2026 by talking about manifestation. But forget the crystals and the "just think positive" fluff. This year, we're trading wishful thinking for intentional action.

Today, we’re diving into Your 2026 Manifestation Plan.

The popular narrative of manifestation often skips the crucial step: the work. We’ve all seen the beautiful vision boards, the affirmations, and the "ask the universe" posts. And while visualization is powerful, it’s not enough. Manifestation is not magic; it's alignment.

The truth is, you can’t just wish for a promotion while refusing to update your resume. You can’t manifest a healthy relationship while refusing to set boundaries. The universe is not a vending machine; it’s a mirror. It reflects the energy and the effort you put out.

The difference between a goal and a fantasy is that a goal has a plan. True manifestation requires you to show up, get messy, and take risks. It requires you to be vulnerable and honest about the why behind your goals, and then align your actions with your desires.

Bestie, this is the part where I confess I used to be a professional wisher. I’m sharing a story about the moment I realized my dream wasn't going to just appear, and the terrifying, vulnerable step I took to actually build the life I wanted.

For years, I had a vision board that was a masterpiece. It was full of beautiful images: a sleek office, a sold-out event, a magazine cover. I would look at it every morning, close my eyes, and feel the success. I truly believed I was manifesting. But here’s the brutal truth: I was confusing visualization with action. I was waiting for the universe to deliver the finished product to my doorstep.

My biggest dream—the one that became Strategic Style Co.—was stuck in this wishing phase for over a year. I had the idea, the passion, and the vision, but I didn't have the plan. I was waiting for the perfect moment, the perfect logo, the perfect website, and the perfect amount of money in the bank. In reality, I was using "manifestation" as a shield against the vulnerability of failure. If I just kept wishing, I couldn't fail.

The wake-up call came from a friend who was brutally honest. She looked at my vision board and said, "That's a beautiful fantasy. What did you do today to make it real?" I mumbled something about affirmations, and she just shook her head. "Affirmations are great, but they don't file the LLC paperwork. They don't build the website. They don't write the first email."

That conversation was the kick in the pants I needed. I realized I had to trade my passive wishing for intentional action. I decided to stop waiting for the perfect moment and start with the smallest, most terrifying step: I filed the paperwork for the business. It was messy. I had to Google half the terms. I used a cheap, temporary logo. The website was a basic landing page. It was 10% of the vision board, but it was real.

That first intentional step broke the spell of wishing. It showed me that the magic of manifestation isn't in the visualization; it's in the vulnerability of the first move. It’s in the commitment to show up, even when you’re terrified and everything is imperfect. That messy, imperfect action was the real manifestation, and it was the start of everything. This year, let's stop waiting for the universe to deliver and start building the damn thing ourselves.

So, what’s the moral of the story, sis? You are the magic. Now, let's get to work. Your vision board needs a to-do list.

Here are the unwritten rules for creating a Fight Club Manifestation Plan for 2026:

Now that we’ve had this heart-to-heart, I have a little piece of homework for you.

Define your one biggest goal for 2026 and write down the first three intentional actions you will take this week. Then, share it with a bestie.

Go be brave, bestie. The universe is waiting for you to make the first move.

See you next month for another round in the Fight Club 4 Women. Happy New Year!