How To Use Positive Energy: To Create The Life You Want

Let's be real - life can feel overwhelming, messy, and unpredictable. We all have days (or seasons) where it seems like we're stuck on a treadmill, running but not really going anywhere. I've been there too. But here's something that changed everything for me: learning how to work with energy (especially positive energy) to create real, lasting shifts in my life. 

It's not some woo-woo magic trick. It's about how you show up. The mindset you choose. The vibe you carry. And trust me, when you start tuning into that energy and using it with intention, things start to move. Your mood changes. Your relationships shift. Opportunities appear. Life begins to flow in a way that feels a lot more aligned with who you really are. 

We all want to live a life that feels fulfilling and joyful. The truth is, much of that life is shaped not just by what we do, but by the energy we bring to it. Positive energy is a powerful force that, when harnessed, can begin to shift your entire life experience. 

I'm not talking about being fake-happy or pretending bad things don't happen. What I am talking about is the frequency that you emit when you're optimistic, grateful, kind, or passionate. Positive energy is what you choose to put your focus on. It's grounded in gratitude, resilience, love, and authenticity. What energy do you want to bring into a room, into a conversation, or into a dream you're building? 

Let the energy you carry set the tone for the life you create with these simple techniques: 

Start With awareness 

Get honest about where you are at. Before you can shift into a higher vibe, you've got to be truthful with yourself. Ask yourself, 'What's draining me? What thoughts or habits keep pulling me backwards?' There's no judgement here - just awareness. 

You can't shift what you don't recognise. Take inventory of your daily thoughts, habits, and environments and notice any patterns that are feeding your mind and spirit with the things that uplift you, and the things that don't.  

Being self-aware in this way already brings you halfway to choosing a higher vibration and changing your negative habits. 

Clear Space For Positivity 

Make way for the good stuff, and let go of what weighs you down. This can be hard, especially if you are used to holding onto everything (people, routines, guilt, fear). Something that I find quite difficult to do, I'm not afraid to admit. 

But the truth is: the life you want can't grow in cluttered soil. Whether it's an overpacked schedule, toxic relationships, or just the mental noise you've been carrying for too long - clearing it out creates room for something better. 

Challenge the negative self-talk, set boundaries and release yourself from the toxicity of certain relationships, or declutter physical spaces in your home, so you can create the room to allow new and positive energy to flow in. 

This process will probably feel uncomfortable to begin with, but it is extremely worthwhile and necessary for growth. 

Cultivate A Daily Practice 

Do the things that lift you up - daily. It doesn't have to be complicated. I like to step outside for fresh air regularly, and this keeps my mind grounded and my spirit uplifted. 

You might like to light a candle or take a walk. Perhaps you could journal what you're grateful for, dance around your kitchen, say a prayer, or maybe meditate for five minutes. Choose the rituals that raise your vibration and centre you in the present moment. And remember, consistency is key - think of it as charging your inner battery every day. 

Little moments of intention add up. These are the things that recharge your energy, reconnect you to yourself, and remind you of your power. 

Shift your energy quickly with simple practices and see how good that instantly makes you feel. 

Visualise the version of your life that lights you up 

Energy flows where attention goes. Spend time imagining the life you want to create. Not just what it looks like, but how it feels. Let that emotion fill you up. Visualisation sends a message to your subconscious that this version of life is already possible. 

Close your eyes and picture it - your dream life. But go beyond the stuff and focus on the feeling. What's your energy like? How do you speak? How do you carry yourself? When you feel into that version of yourself, you start showing up like them now. And that's when the shift really happens! 

Be around people who get it 

Good vibes are contagious. Be intentional with the people, media, and spaces you engage with. Choose influences that reflect the energy you want to embody. The people you surround yourself with either lift you up or weigh you down. 

Protect your peace. You become a mirror of what you consistently expose yourself to. Choose the ones who inspire you, who speak life into you, who remind you of your worth. If you don't have those people yet, be that energy for yourself until they arrive. 

Take one brave step at a time 

You don't need to have it all figured out - you just need to move. When your energy is aligned, you'll feel those little nudges; send the email, say yes to the opportunity, set the boundary, book the trip, start the thing. Listen to that voice inside. It knows the way. 

Positive energy isn't passive. It moves you. When you are aligned with your inner light, action becomes natural and purposeful. You don't have to force your path; you just follow it.  

So, trust your gut, listen to your intuition, and move with courage. 

Trust yourself - and the timing 

Manifesting the life you want isn't about controlling every detail. It's about staying aligned, showing up with love, and trusting that what's meant for you will arrive - often in ways you couldn't have planned. Patience and faith are part of the energy equation. 

Some days will feel easy. Some days won't. But if you keep showing up with intention and love, you will see things shift. It might not look exactly how you imagined, but it'll be exactly what you need. Stay open. Stay grateful. Stay grounded in your truth. 

 Just Remember...