How Gratitude Activates the Law of Attraction

The Law of Attraction is the name given to the belief that "like attracts like" and that by focusing on positive or negative thoughts, you can bring about positive or negative results.

Many hope that saying positive affirmations for long enough will change negative beliefs into positive ones, and their goals and dreams will manifest.

That can work to a point. Unfortunately, affirmations often don’t work, and it can be frustrating.  When we only try the affirmation route to attract good things, we only access the conscious mind. The problem is that the subconscious mind runs 95% of our lives.

To attract what we want, we have to address the underlying beliefs we hold in the subconscious 

If your daily affirmations don’t seem to be working, there’s a good chance your subconscious doesn’t actually believe them—and it may be quietly sabotaging any positive effects.

Let’s say you’re trying to attract an extra $50,000 a year in your business or career. You’ve been repeating affirmations for months, but nothing’s really changed. You’re not seeing that increase in income. Why not?

Underneath the surface, your subconscious might be holding onto thoughts like:

• “I don’t deserve that kind of money.”

• “My parents never made that much—we always struggled. Who am I to think I could earn more?”

• “If I make that much, I’ll probably have to work too hard and won’t have any time for myself.”

• “It’ll just push me into a higher tax bracket, and I won’t really benefit anyway.”

Relationships

The same kind of sabotage can happen in relationships. You might long for a loving partner, but deep down, you don’t believe you’re worthy of being truly loved. Maybe you saw your parents go through a painful divorce and made a silent vow never to go through something like that yourself. That old vow—made to protect you—might now be causing you to push away good relationships without even realizing it.

These kinds of hidden beliefs, often formed in childhood, have a powerful grip on our lives. They don’t disappear just because we tell them to. Many were shaped by painful or traumatic experiences, and the part of you that holds them is trying to protect you from being hurt again.

This is why affirmations alone usually aren’t enough.

True change comes from healing the root cause—the original hurt or trauma—and gently transforming the beliefs that formed around it. That’s the work I do: helping people break free from the past so they can consciously choose their future.

We’re all complex beings, shaped by our unique histories. Most of our subconscious programming began early in life. We absorbed beliefs from our parents, ancestors, and anyone who played a major role in our survival—especially our nuclear family.

We also formed beliefs through schoolyard experiences: maybe a bully targeted you, or a teacher humiliated you in front of the class. In those moments, you made decisions about yourself and the world. If no one helped you process those painful events, you likely buried them—and along with them, a deep sense of shame or guilt.

But here’s the thing: those buried beliefs don’t go away on their own.
They stay lodged in the subconscious, influencing your thoughts, behaviors, and outcomes—until they’re brought into the light, healed, and replaced with something true and life-giving.

EFT and Matrix Reimprinting can Help Change Negative Beliefs

All is not lost, though. If you have negative subconscious beliefs, we now have epigenetic techniques and therapies such as EFT and Matrix Reimprinting that can help you change them. We can change these subconscious beliefs about ourselves and what is possible at the cellular and subconscious levels. 

Gratitude

Another simple yet powerful way to shift from negative energy to a more positive outlook is to write a daily gratitude list. Make a habit of thinking about everything you could be grateful for. You can say them out loud if that helps. 

Write a list of all that works in your relationships and work situations, even if it isn’t your ideal job or relationship. Seeing the positive can compel you to attract a better, more meaningful job or relationship. 

What you focus on most is what you tend to attract. If your thoughts are constantly centered on what’s not working, you may end up drawing more of the same—and that can take a toll on your well-being. But when you shift your focus to what is working, you naturally invite more positive energy, opportunities, and outcomes into your life.

For example, try saying or writing:

“I’m grateful for my full-time job—it allows me to provide for my family and save a little each month.”

Even if the job isn’t your ideal, this kind of mindset helps generate positive momentum. It creates space for better opportunities to come your way—like a job that offers higher pay or aligns more closely with your passions.

Or if you’re in a tough season, like studying something stressful, you might say:

“I’m grateful to be learning this subject. Even though it’s challenging, I know I’m close to earning my degree—and it will all be worth it.”

And if things feel especially difficult—maybe you’re out of work or staying with friends while you get back on your feet—you can still find a place for gratitude. For example:

“I’m grateful for the friends who are letting me stay with them. I have a roof over my head and people who care. I’m thankful for a safe space while I search for the right job and a new place to live.”

Of course, gratitude doesn’t replace action. You still need to take steps toward your goals and intentions. But gratitude is a powerful ally on the journey. It helps shift your emotional state, align your energy, and activate the law of attraction in your favor.

If you’re finding it hard to feel grateful—especially if you’re carrying unresolved trauma or grief—know that you’re not alone. Healing is possible. If you’d like support in clearing the beliefs that hold you back, I offer a free 20-minute consultation and would be honored to help you move forward.

Click this Book a Call link to set up a time to chat. I'd love to help you free yourself from anything stopping you from experiencing freedom and attracting good things into your life.

Love,