“I’m so lucky; everything works out for me.” If you haven’t heard that viral affirmation yet, you must be living under a rock–or maybe you’re just doing something more productive than scrolling on your phone. Either way, you’re missing out on the empowering manifestation trend that TikTokers are “catching” to achieve their dream life: Lucky Girl Syndrome. Content creators like Laura Galebe swear that believing and proclaiming how lucky they are has made them the luckiest people; Galebe claims she got the “most insane opportunities” thrown at her “out of nowhere.” From scoring a free coffee to getting an unexpected check in the mail, TikTokers are sharing how the Lucky Girl Syndrome manifestation method has come through for them. If this sounds like the kind of energy you’re trying to manifest RN, read on to learn more about Lucky Girl Syndrome and how you can apply it to your everyday life.
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ROXIE NAFOUSI
Roxie Nafousi is a self-development coach, inspirational speaker, manifesting expert, and Sunday Times bestselling author known for her transformative work in manifestation and empowerment. Through her books, workshops, and online community, she helps people cultivate self-love, confidence, and the mindset needed to achieve their goals.
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EMILIE LEYES
Emilie Leyes is a mental performance specialist, hypnotist, and speaker dedicated to helping people rewire their brains for resilience and success. With expertise in neuroscience-backed techniques, she empowers individuals to overcome mental blocks, boost creativity, and enhance well-being.
What Is Lucky Girl Syndrome?
Before we had Lucky Girl Syndrome, we had the Law of Assumption. In his book The Law of Assumption: An Essential Lesson, Neville Goddard explained the principle, saying that whatever we assume to be true will eventually become true, for better or worse. This is the same thinking as Lucky Girl Syndrome. Do you know someone who always seems to have things go wrong for them? Think: They get a parking ticket, are summoned for jury duty, and spill their coffee—all on the same day. Maybe these bad things always happen to them because they assume bad things will always happen to them. The same can be said for lucky people who find money in their pockets or get an unexpected promotion. Things always seem to work out for them because they assume they will.
The Law of Assumption also places importance on the power of imagination, explaining that everything that exists came from someone’s imagination and was then brought into reality. If we can imagine something and assume it will happen, it will become our truth. If you can visualize being lucky and assume everything will work out for you, you’re on your way to becoming a lucky girl. Even better if you affirm it by saying the belief out loud. Like any manifestation technique, you can’t just wish something to come true with the Lucky Girl Syndrome. You have to genuinely believe in yourself and your ability to get what you want, not to mention support your belief by taking action (more to come on that).
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As for claims that Lucky Girl Syndrome and saying “I am so lucky” is nothing more than toxic positivity or “delusional,” Galebe emphasizes in her video that it actually isn’t. If you wholeheartedly think and expect that the best things happen to you, like Galebe, everything is always going to work out for you. But on the off chance something doesn’t go exactly the way she anticipates, “then something better comes up after it.” While this mindset may not stem from actual luck, it can still lead to positive outcomes by enhancing motivation, confidence, and self-esteem.
How to Practice Lucky Girl Syndrome
Embody the energy of luck
To manifest more luck, you have to live like a lucky person. Mel Robbins, a motivational speaker and best-selling author (read: she knows a thing or two about dishing out wisdom), says to start acting like the person you want to be, even if you don’t feel like. If you want to be someone who’s lucky, start behaving as though you already are. When you walk into an interview, date, or any important situation, do it with confidence and excitement and say to yourself, “I’m so lucky that this is going to go my way,” truly believing that good things are about to happen.
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Surround yourself with positive people
If embodying lucky energy doesn’t come naturally to you, pay attention to the people closest to you (read: “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”). Research from Framingham Studies shows that smoking, obesity, happiness, and even loneliness are contagious. And, according to the social contagion theory, the same can be said about positivity and belief systems. If you surround yourself with friends who are optimistic, positive, and believe in their own good fortune, you’re more likely to possess the same qualities and reinforce the Lucky Girl Syndrome. Consider joining groups based on healthy habits, such as a book club, a group exercise class, or a volunteer organization. Their energy will rub off on you, helping you adopt a Lucky Girl mindset and reduce negative thoughts.
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Talk to others about your goals
If you’re not willing to share your desires publicly (I’m not saying shout it to the world, but rather telling your inner circle), chances are you have subconscious limiting beliefs or fears holding you back. But by revealing your hopes and dreams, you’re not only overcoming what’s blocking you from realizing your manifestations, you’re also more likely to find others in your corner who will lead you to opportunities to help you achieve them. After all, Lucky Girl Syndrome assumes everyone you meet can help you.
Listen to an affirmation playlist
On an episode of The Everygirl Podcast, self-development coach, manifestation expert, and best-selling author Roxie Nafousi shared that listening to affirmation playlists helped kickstart her manifestation journey. She recommended listening to affirmations as you fall asleep because it’s one of the few times of the day the self-conscious is most susceptible to reprogramming beliefs. “A belief is just a thought that’s repeated so many times that it becomes so,” Nafousi said. Search for affirmation playlists on YouTube, listen to the meditations and positive affirmations Roxie offers on her website, or try recording your own with customized lucky girl statements, like “I am so lucky,” or “Good things are always happening to me.”
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Say your positive affirmations out loud
Nafousi and Galebe both believe that saying affirmations out loud is key to making practices like manifestation and Lucky Girl Syndrome work for you. As Nafousi explained, “The subconscious can’t differentiate a truth from a lie, so it will believe whatever you tell it. So, if you say an affirmation, even if you don’t consciously feel it’s true, it doesn’t matter. Your subconscious will take it as truth.” Say your affirmations out loud in the morning to set the tone for a positive mindset, and prepare to have a lucky day.
Set reminders
No matter how hard we try, it can be tough for some of us (*raises hand*) to remember to say affirmations every day. The solution: Leave affirmation notes around your house (think: a Post-it Note on your bathroom mirror) or make your affirmations your lock screen on your phone as a reminder that you are lucky and everything goes your way. Then when you stumble upon them throughout the day, take time to read them to yourself and say them out loud. Even lazy girls can be lucky girls.
Look for proof
If you find that affirmations alone aren’t doing the trick, try this tip from brain training specialist and hypnosis practitioner Emilie Leyes. According to Leyes, our brains learn better from experiences than from words. In other words, pairing affirmations with real-life examples will help us believe them. “Set an intention to start noticing the moments when things do go your way even if it’s the smallest thing,” Leyes said. “All of a sudden your brain is learning from these experiences and you’re going to subconsciously believe by default that things do go your way.”
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Katherine Chang, Wellness Staff Writer
Katherine Chang is The Everygirl’s Wellness Staff Writer with over five years of experience in the health and wellness space. She navigates the latest wellness topics and trends through expert interviews and studies, and she’s always first in line to try them firsthand.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Christine Winder, Contributing Wellness Writer
Christine is a long-time reader turned contributing writer for The Everygirl. Christine is a seasoned writer specializing in wellness and lifestyle, covering topics that range from mental health and self-care to mindful living. She has a BA in Communications from Roanoke College and lives with her two cats in Richmond, VA where she writes for several local publications.
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