Manifestation is the practice of focusing thoughts, intentions, and emotions in ways believed to help bring a desired outcome into physical reality, often summarized as "like attracts like." Common practices include visualization, affirmations, keeping a vision board, or journaling as though something has already happened.

The idea is closely tied to the "Law of Attraction," a phrase popularized through New Age and self-help writing. Many psychics describe manifestation as requiring more than wishful thinking alone; it also involves clearing out self-doubt or fear believed to be blocking the desired outcome.