The Thank You Journal is a writing game in this manifestation app where you give thanks as if your desire has already arrived. You get a prompt, write a short journal entry in the voice of someone who has received it, and save it. It is for anyone who likes to journal and wants a guided way to practice gratitude in advance.
What is the Thank You Journal?
The Thank You Journal is a form of gratitude in advance. The app’s info screen describes it as expressing thanks for your desires as if they have already manifested, working with the “like attracts like” idea. The tip is to be as specific as you can and to bring up the feelings that go with your entry. The same screen links the idea to Rhonda Byrne’s The Secret.
If you are curious about thanking the universe in general, Gratitude and the Law of Attraction: The Fastest Shortcut is a good companion read.
What you can do with the Thank You Journal
- Receive a prompt that sets a scene to imagine and asks you to write about it.
- Write a journal entry giving thanks as if it has happened, then save it.
- Swap to a new prompt whenever you want.
- Read, edit and delete your saved thank you entries later.
How to write a thank you journal entry
- Open the Games tab and tap Thank You Journal Game.
- Read the prompt. It gives you a scenario that begins with “Imagine…” and asks you to write a paragraph or two in the style of a journal entry. It also asks what your experience of receiving it was and what positive emotions it brought up.
- Tap the box that says “Type here…” and write your entry as if the scenario has already happened. Thank the universe for it in your own words.
- Tap Save. A celebration screen appears when your entry is stored. Close it to leave the game.
- Want a different prompt? Tap New Prompt. If you have already typed something, the app asks “Are you sure you want to clear all entries?” before moving on.
If you tap Save with an empty box, you will see “Text Missing” and be asked to enter some text first. At the top right there are three icons: an example icon that shows a short explanation, a note icon for the “Add Note” box, and an info icon for the info screen.
Example
The prompt says: “Imagine you have the perfect romantic partner, you are in the arms of them and you love each other dearly.” Under “Type here…” you write: “Today I want to say thank you. Last night we cooked together and I felt completely at ease. I was so happy to be held. Thank you for this relationship.” You tap Save.
Your own manifestation goals can also appear as prompts. These read “Imagine you have manifested” followed by your goal, then ask you to give thanks for having manifested it.
Tips
- Be as specific as possible and invoke the feelings that go with your entry.
- Use this game from contentment or above, because thankfulness in advance only works when it is genuinely reachable.
- On low days, choose a gentler process first, such as a meditation, and return when appreciation flows more easily.
- Skip a prompt that does not speak to you with New Prompt and come back to it later.
Where your entries go
Saved entries are stored in your Thank You Journal list. Open the My Journey tab, tap Saved Entries, and choose Thank You Journal. Each row shows the date and your text. Tap a row to open “Thank You Journal Entry”, where the text appears under “Thank You Journal Text:”. Tap Edit to change it and Save to keep your changes. To delete an entry, swipe the row, or use the Edit button at the top right of the list.
On iPhone and iPad
These steps are for the iPhone and iPad version of the app. Using an Android phone or tablet? See the Android version of this page.
Learn more
- Gratitude and the Law of Attraction: The Fastest Shortcut
- Appreciation Game guide
- Scripting guide
- Back to the User Guide
Frequently asked questions
What is a thank you journal for manifestation?
It is a journal where you write thanks for something as if it has already happened. In this app each entry starts from a prompt, so you do not have to start from a blank page.
How do I thank the universe in the app?
Open the Thank You Journal game, read the prompt, and write your entry in the voice of someone who has received it. Then tap Save.
Can I change the prompt?
Yes. Tap New Prompt. If you have typed something already, the app asks you to confirm before clearing the box.
Can I read my thank you universe journal entries later?
Yes. Go to My Journey, then Saved Entries, and open Thank You Journal. You can read, edit or delete entries there.
Write your first thank you today. Download the Law of Attraction Toolbox on the App Store and see how a daily practice fits into your day in this manifestation app.