Everyone says, “Act wealthy if you want to manifest wealth.”But no one ever explains what that actually means. In this Sip on This episode, I break down why that phrase drove me absolutely nuts — and how my curiosity turned into a journal exercise, a full blog post, and this conversation about manifesting money for 2026, the grounded way. This is not about pretending, flexing, or ignoring reality.It’s about behavior, emotional regulation, self-trust, and intentional action — the things people who sustain wealth actually do. I share real stories from my own life (including money stress, gold jewelry, investing conversations, and mistakes I’ve learned from), along with insights from psychology, coaching, and books that have changed how I think about money.If money feels stressful, confusing, or emotionally charged — this episode is for you.☕ What We Talk About in This Episode: Why “acting wealthy” is widely misunderstoodThe difference between being rich and being wealthyWhy pretending and overspending backfireHow manifestation actually works (thoughts + behavior)Emotional regulation and money decisionsReal-life examples of manifestation (not overnight miracles)Why wealthy people pause, assess, and decide intentionallyHow shame blocks financial growthA guided journal reflection to build financial confidenceOne small action you can take this week to start shifting your money mindset📓 Journal Exercise MentionedI walk you through a simple but powerful journal reflection designed to help you: Identify your financially confident self (not a fantasy version)Understand your current money patterns without shameSpot the gap between where you are and where you want to beTake one calm, aligned action to build trust with yourself👉 The full journal prompts are available in the blog post linked below.

🔗 Resources & Mentions: Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza, Becoming Supernatural by Joe Dispenza The Psychology of Money by Morgan HouselInspiration discussed from Mel Robbins(Books are for learning and perspective — not quick fixes.)📍 Where to Find the Blog + Journal Exercise👉 Read the full post: https://www.coachingwithmsd.com/post/what-does-it-really-mean-to-act-wealthy-a-journal-exercise-to-build-financial-confidenceYou can: Use a notebookUse a journalDownload tools from the siteNo perfection required. Just start.

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