You probably have heard about detachment before. It is a frequently used term when it comes down to manifesting our desires. In this article, I will go in depth about the art of detachment and how it will help you achieve your goals!

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What is detachment?

Detachment literally means being in an objective state. We can either be detached from people, situations or even emotions: so there are a couple of ways to view detachment. When we are detached from something, we don’t really pay much attention, we don’t think about it nor do we feel any strong emotions towards the topic we are detached from. Moving towards our goal without worry or doubt, solely focusing on getting done what needs to be done, is when we are truly detached.

Why you want to detach

Now you exactly know what it means to feel detached, imagine the opposite: being (overly) attached.

When we are deeply attached to something, we tend to feel “not whole” when it’s not there. This can be anything: a goal we really wish to achieve, a product we’d like to use daily or perhaps even a person or pet. It’s normal for us to have some healthy attachments, but we also tend to get attached to things that are harmful for us in the long run. For example, developing an unhealthy attachment to your phone (or certain social media), a toxic partner or getting attached to a certain outcome of a situation. Developing such attachments may lead to unhealthy habits, negative influences in your life and even impact your mental and physical health.

This is where the power of detachment comes into play — and where it should be applied!

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Detachment and manifestation

You might have been wondering — why do so many people who use manifestation to improve their lives preach about detachment?

Well, it’s because detachment is especially powerful when being used for manifestation purposes. Attachments to the things we desire are extremely common, but they do not help us at all. Manifestation is all about living in the end: embodying the thoughts, feelings and actions of having your desire already manifested. Worrying about outcomes, doubting the process or constantly checking if your desire has already manifested are strong indicators of still being strongly attached. These attachments will also keep you in a state of lack, which will block you from receiving your manifestation.

This is why detachment is so powerful when it comes down to manifesting our desires. If we are able to detach from any negative thoughts, feelings or other influences surrounding our desire, we become open to receive.

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How to detach

Detaching from things that we care about is easier said than done, especially if we have developed deep attachments over time. The 3 tips below are meant to help you get started with detaching right away.

1. Reflect on yourself

It’s important to know where our attachments stem from. If we know why we are attached to a certain outcome or desire in the first place, we can find out how to detach from it. This requires some inner work, which also might be a little confronting at first.

Ask yourself why you desperately want that new car, or why you are craving that text back. Why do you want what you’re trying to manifest so badly? Does it stem from fear or insecurity, like keeping up with others? Or do you just want a partner that is perfectly suited for you? Getting to know yourself and asking yourself why you are attached to certain desires is the first step towards fully detaching from any circumstances or outcomes.

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2. Meditation

Meditation is one of the most powerful ways to detach from literally anything holding you back. If you don’t practice meditation, I strongly recommend getting into it! When we meditate, we use breathing exercises to calm our body and mind and focus on one thing: observing your thoughts without judging them or responding to them. Our mind often wanders to all kinds of places, and if you are an overthinker like me, this might even result in a downwards spiral of thoughts and emotions that don’t align with what you want to achieve.

By learning to observe your thoughts (rather than letting them influence your state of being), we can easily start detaching from them if they do not serve us. Meditating also increases self-awareness, reduces negative emotions and even makes us more imaginative.

3. Put yourself on a pedestal

Prioritizing yourself and focusing on self-care is the way to detach – and keep detached from any negativity you would like to keep out. By getting busy, for example trying out something new or spending more time on your hobbies, may help you detach with more ease. I strongly recommend indulging in creative activities, as well. Understand that caring too much about other people’s problems, opinions or lives will impact you in the long run. This counts for circumstances and outcomes, too. The point is: focus on yourself and your own wellbeing and let go of the rest.

So really, start putting yourself on a pedestal!

Takeaway

By now, you know how useful detachment is when it comes down to establishing boundaries and even in terms of manifestation. If you’re looking for yet another way to detach more easily, you could always make use of subliminals! I have recently uploaded a powerful subliminal booster that is designed to help you detach from any undesired outcomes, circumstances or influences. You can download the subliminal for free here.

Are you already familiar with the art of detachment? Let me know in the comments!