The Abraham 68-Second Timer is a simple focus timer in the Law of Attraction Toolbox manifestation app. It counts up to 68 seconds while you hold a single desire or good-feeling thought in mind. It is for anyone who has heard about the 68 second timer from Abraham Hicks teachings and wants an easy way to practice it without watching a clock.
What is the 68-second rule?
The 68 second rule comes from the teachings of Abraham-Hicks. The idea is that when you focus on a desire or a good-feeling thought for 68 seconds without letting it drift, your vibrational momentum begins to build and takes you a step closer to what you want. The app’s info screen also quotes Abraham-Hicks as saying that 68 seconds of pure thought is the equivalent of 2,000 hours of action.
To read more about the technique itself, see The 68-Second Manifestation Technique Explained.
What you can do with the 68-Second Timer
- Run a 68 second focus session with a circular progress timer
- Watch the seconds count up so you can stay with your thought
- Cancel or restart the timer at any time
- Hear a completion sound, or switch sound off
- Jot down a note during your session
How to open the 68-Second Timer
- Tap the Tools tab.
- Tap the Abraham 68-Second Timer tile.
The screen is titled Abe 68-Second Timer. At the top it reads “Inspired by the teachings of Abraham-Hicks” and explains the idea in a sentence or two.
How to use the 68 second timer
- Choose a desire or a good-feeling thought. It could be a goal from your Manifestation Goals List, or simply something that feels good right now.
- Tap Start Timer. The circle begins to fill and the center shows the seconds counting up, for example “12 seconds”.
- For the full 68 seconds, keep your attention on the thought and try to hold the positive emotion.
- If your mind wanders, bring it back and keep going. If you want to stop, tap Cancel Timer. The timer resets to zero.
- To start over from the beginning at any time, tap Restart Timer.
- When the circle is full, the center shows “Timer Complete”. A completion sound plays and a celebration pop-up appears.
Sound, notes and info
- The speaker icon at the top left turns the completion sound off and on.
- The note icon at the top right opens an Add Note box with the prompt “Enter note text…”. Type your thought and tap Add.
- The info icon at the top right opens the tool’s built-in explanation.
Example
Before a big meeting, open the timer and think about walking in feeling calm and prepared. Tap Start Timer and, for 68 seconds, picture the room, the people and how confident you feel. When “Timer Complete” appears, tap the note icon and write down one phrase that captures the feeling, such as “relaxed and ready”.
Tips
- Set the timer and intensely focus on one desire or good-feeling thought for the whole 68 seconds, as the info screen suggests.
- Keep the positive emotion going for the entire duration.
- Pick thoughts that feel good and believable. Your desire should lift your mood, not make you feel worse.
- Try a 68 second session whenever you have a spare minute, such as before you start your day.
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
- The 68-Second Manifestation Technique Explained
- Who Is Abraham-Hicks? Core Teachings + 5 Practices
- Visualization Scenes guide
- Goal Visualizer guide
- User Guide hub
Frequently asked questions
What is the 68 second rule?
It is a practice from Abraham-Hicks teachings. You focus on one desire or good-feeling thought for 68 seconds, which the teaching says starts building positive momentum.
Is there a 68 second timer for Abraham Hicks practice in the app?
Yes. Open the Tools tab and tap the Abraham 68-Second Timer tile. Tap Start Timer to begin the 68 seconds.
Can I stop the timer in the middle?
Yes. Tap Cancel Timer to stop and reset it, or Restart Timer to begin again from zero.
Can I turn off the sound?
Yes. Tap the speaker icon at the top left of the timer screen to switch the completion sound off or on.
Ready to try it? Download the manifestation app Law of Attraction Toolbox for iPhone and iPad from the App Store.