How to Manifest When You're Too Tired to Get Out of Bed
You Can Manifest From Your Bed - Here’s How
I first fell down the rabbit hole of Manifestation when I was studying Buddhism, and I was hooked. The idea that I could shift my reality with my energy and thoughts felt both empowering and like I had found the missing piece in my life.
But then came my reality check: I live with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, ADHD, and Autism. Some days, I can barely get out of bed, some days I am in too much pain to be able to think straight - let alone do a two-hour morning routine with scripting, journaling, breathwork, and visualisation.
For a long time, I felt like I was failing at manifestation. Like the Universe had skipped over me. Like I didn’t have the energy to attract the life I desired.
But here’s what I’ve learned through experience (and a whole lot of rest): Manifestation is not about doing more. It’s about being more aligned with the life of your dreams. And alignment doesn’t require perfect health, high energy, or mountains of productivity.
Here’s how I gently manifest from bed - and how you can too.
Stillness holds power.
Redefine What It Means to "Manifest"
Let’s start here: Manifestation isn’t about the hustle. It’s not about showing the Universe how productive you are or ticking off every step of a high-vibe checklist.
It’s about alignment with the life you truly desire. And alignment comes from energy, emotion, intention - not action.
Even when I’m flat on my back with a heat pack and hot choccy in hand, I remind myself: My stillness holds power.
Practice Energetic Gratitude from Bed
For years, I tried practicing gratitude the way everyone said I should. I bought all kinds of gratitude journals, hoping that a new format would finally help me stick with the habit. But no matter how pretty or well-designed they were, I always gave up.
Some days, I simply didn’t have the energy. Other times, I was in too much pain or too overwhelmed to come up with three unique things to be grateful for. The truth was that this structured way of practicing gratitude just wasn’t working for me.
It wasn’t until I hit rock bottom - emotionally, physically, and financially - that I discovered a different approach. I started a tiny ritual of my own. Lying in bed, too tired to write or move, I’d choose just one thing to be grateful for. That’s it. Just one.
Some days it was the comforting weight of my blanket. Other days, the quiet in my mind. Or the soft background sounds of my kids playing (and not arguing!). I stopped pressuring myself to meet someone else’s standard of what gratitude should look like - and instead, I made it mine.
Gratitude doesn’t need a fancy journal.
It doesn’t need structure, or rules, or long lists.
It just needs sincerity.
So next time you’re lying in bed, try whispering one simple truth, for example:
“I’m thankful for this warm bed.”
“I’m grateful I’m giving myself rest.”
Even a moment of gratitude shifts your energy. It lifts you, even slightly, into a more expansive frequency - and that’s what truly matters.
If you’re struggling to feel grateful right now - especially if everything feels heavy or hard - you’re not alone. It’s okay to start small. One thing. One moment.
And if you’d like a little extra support, I highly recommend the 21-Day Gratitude Meditation on YouTube. It helped me reconnect with gratitude during a really difficult time, and it’s still part of my routine today.
Whispered mantras still count.
Gentle Mental Affirmations
On the days when my mind feels foggy and everything feels like too much, I don’t force myself to recite affirmations. That kind of effort just doesn’t feel supportive when my nervous system is already overwhelmed.
Instead, I let soft phrases float through my mind - simple, soothing reminders like:
“I am safe to rest.”
“Abundance flows to me, even in stillness.”
“I don’t have to earn my rest.”
I’ve never been the kind of person who stands in front of the mirror repeating affirmations out loud. But these mantras became like background music for my healing - gentle thoughts that helped me slowly shift my inner dialogue.
With time, they started to untangle the deep-rooted belief that I was lazy because of my disability. They gave me permission to rest without guilt. To receive without proving.
You don’t have to say them loudly. You don’t even have to say them at all.
Just think them. Whisper them. Let them land quietly in your body.
That’s more than enough.
Try a Bedside Visualization
During one particularly tough flare-up, I remember lying on the lounge, too exhausted to move, and closing my eyes. I didn’t try to picture every detail of my dream home - that felt like too much. Instead, I let myself focus on the feeling I craved most: peace.
I imagined a space filled with light, softness, and safety. Some days, I could hold that image for five minutes. Other days, it was only a few seconds - and that was enough.
You don’t need a crystal-clear mental movie to visualise effectively. You don’t have to be a master at it. The more you gently practice, the easier it becomes.
Instead of perfection, try focusing on:
How you want to feel
A colour, scent, or sound that connects to your desire
A simple image - like sunshine on your skin, the softness of a couch, or the sound of gentle laughter
Visualisation isn’t about how long you do it or how vivid the picture is. It’s about tuning into the energy of what you want - even for just one minute.
And even that one minute can begin to shift your frequency in powerful ways.
Let sound do the work.
Use Audio Tools or Meditations
Some of my most healing days began with a guided meditation playing softly in the background - the kind I could drift in and out of without needing to focus. When my mind felt scattered or foggy, I let the sounds carry me.
At night, I often set my phone beside my bed and play soothing music, gentle affirmations, or 8-hour meditations as I fall asleep. It’s one of the ways I allow positive energy and beliefs to sink deeply into my subconscious - no effort required.
Here are a few of my favourite go-to sources for restful and uplifting meditations:
Dr Joe Dispenza Meditations (FREE & PAID)
Binaural Beats for Deep Relaxation (FREE & PAID)
Even if you don’t have the energy to journal or visualize, letting sound wash over you can shift your frequency.
Let it support you, gently.
Rest as a Sacred Ritual
For a long time, I felt like I had to earn rest.
I grew up believing that if you weren’t constantly doing something, you were lazy.
Unfolded clothes? Lazy.
A messy house? Lazy.
Takeout for dinner? Lazy.
So, I pushed myself - over and over - until I broke. I thought exhaustion was just part of life. That pushing through pain was the only way to prove I was worthy.
But everything changed when I started to see rest not as a reward, but as sacred.
Rest became a portal for receiving.
My bed became my altar.
A cocoon.
A soft place to come back to myself - to turn inward and align with my truth.
I still struggle sometimes. That old programming runs deep. But each time I allow myself to rest without guilt, I’m reminded how vital it truly is - not just for me, living with chronic illness, but for everyone.
So next time you lay down for a much-needed nap or moment of stillness, try this intention:
“As I rest, I receive. I am open to miracles.”
Because rest isn’t lazy. It’s powerful. And you deserve it.
You don’t need to push. Just believe.
Let Go of Guilt Around Inaction
One of the biggest struggles I still face on this journey is the guilt that creeps in when I’m not in “action mode.”
That heavy feeling of “I should be doing more.”
Guilt is stubborn. It’s one of the hardest emotions to rewire - especially when we’ve been conditioned to equate rest with laziness and stillness with failure.
But every day, I remind myself of this truth:
I am still worthy of my dreams.
I’m not behind.
I’m not broken.
And neither are you - we’re just human.
One of the most abundant months of my life happened when I was stuck at home, in pain, barely able to do anything.
I wasn’t hustling. I wasn’t “taking massive action.”
But I was feeling.
I was trusting.
I was aligning.
I held onto the deep knowing that even though I was struggling, everything was still working out for me. And it did.
You don’t need to force or push your way to abundance.
You just need to believe it’s possible - even from right where you are.
You’re Manifesting More Than You Think
Even if today is a cozy bed day. Even if you can’t get up. Even if your to-do list is untouched.
You are still manifesting.
Because manifestation is an inside job. And your energy - even in quiet moments - speaks volumes.
Let your rest be radiant. Let your stillness be sacred. Let your softness be your strength.
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