Insight in the Picture - A reflection on Manifestation

Michèle De Coninck
Jun 25
2 min read

On my Mind2feel I once shared a reflection about “manifestation.” I use the technique myself and often see how intentions, over time, become reality.

But in our fast-changing sector — from production planning to customer experience — it’s easy to get caught up in the daily operational flow, the challenges, and the environment we’re in.

We plan, adjust, and optimize constantly. Yet how often do we consciously pause to ask: what’s the true intention behind what we want to achieve?

These days, there’s a lot of talk about manifesting — a term often linked to the world of personal development. But behind the somewhat spiritual-sounding language lies a powerful principle we can absolutely apply in a business context:

focus, awareness, and action.

Manifestation isn’t about “thinking and hoping something will magically happen.” It’s about:

Clearly defining what you want to achieve
Consciously directing your actions and attention
Taking small, consistent steps toward your goal
Adopting a positive, future-oriented mindset

In our production environment, that means not just saying, “We want to work more efficiently,” but making it concrete.

For example:

“We want to reduce the downtime of machine X by 15% in Q3.”

That makes it tangible.

Then ask: What actions will we take to get there? What resources or people do we need? What signs show us we’re on track — or that we need to adjust?

A few tips for grounded manifestation — aligning your thoughts, emotions, and actions:

Be specific

Vague intentions lead to vague results.Translate ambitions into measurable goals:

“We want to increase our customer base by 20% before year-end.”

Write it down

Goals written down become tangible. Keep them visible — literally. Or include them in your meeting notes as a recurring reminder.

Visualize and believe

It may sound soft, but imagine what success looks like. How does it feel when your team actually reaches those KPIs? Do you believe it’s possible, or do you already feel resistance?That’s exactly where the work lies.

Take action

No goal achieves itself. Create a simple action plan: 3 to 5 concrete steps. Start small and keep moving forward.

Face reality

External factors aren’t always in your control.

What is in your control: staying flexible and open to new opportunities. When something doesn’t work, or creates resistance, it can teach you something — or point you in a better direction.

Let’s take a practical example:

Suppose you’re a team leader who wants to improve collaboration between departments.

Not:

“I want communication to improve.”

But rather:

“I want the production and logistics teams to have a 10-minute weekly alignment to prevent delivery errors.”

📌 Write down the goal.

📌 Define who you need.

📌 Start small (for example: one pilot team, one fixed meeting moment).

📌 Evaluate and adjust.

In our company, it all comes down to quality, reliability, and innovation. Those values don’t grow on their own — they’re the result of people who act with intention and commitment.