"If you’re looking to manifest career success, a happy relationship, or a healthier body, listen up. In the era of “lucky girl syndrome” and “Future You” journaling, manifestation has gone mainstream, and we’re all for channeling our beliefs and internal dialogue to help us achieve the life we want. However, with thousands of methods circulating, it’s hard to know what’s “woo-woo” and what actually works. But it seems like the internet has spoken: The 3-6-9 Method is rapidly gaining popularity for its effectiveness. With over 300 million views, the hashtag #369method touts videos claiming to manifest everything from getting a crush to text you to more cash in the bank. The best part? This technique couldn’t be simpler. I did a deep dive to figure out what The 369 Method is, how to practice it, and whether or not it actually works.
Alyse Bacine
Alyse Bacine is a spiritual healer, breathwork practitioner, and creator of The Metamorphosis Method™. She has been featured in major news publications such as Oprah Magazine, Yahoo! News, and Well+Good.
What is The 3-6-9 Method?
The 3-6-9 Method is a daily journaling technique to manifest or call specific goals into your life. What makes it unique to other journaling techniques (that are mostly centered around prompts) is that it’s structured around how much you journal. The 3-6-9 Method entails writing out a goal or desired outcome three times in the morning, six times in the afternoon, and nine times before bed.
While this may seem specific—and maybe even overkill—it’s not just a random sequence of numbers. This technique is based on the “369 Theory” by inventor and physicist Nikola Tesla (yes, where Elon Musk got the name). Tesla believed three, six, and nine were the trifecta of energy, frequency, and vibration, and therefore the key to another dimension. According to Tesla, this pattern is powerful for tapping into a different energy or frequency. “If you only knew the magnificence of the 3, 6, and 9, then you would have a key to the universe,” he famously said. We see the significance of three, six, and nine in other practices, such as numerology. “The number three represents our connection to all that is, six represents our true power as creator beings, and nine represents a completion or rebirth,” explained Alyse Bacine, a spiritual mentor and breathwork practitioner.
Mathematics and numerology aside, repeatedly refocusing on your goal throughout the day can be much more effective than just one daily or weekly manifestation journaling session. Like any habit, consistency is key. The more you stay connected to your goal, the more likely your mindset and action will be aligned to getting you toward that goal. The idea behind The 3-6-9 Method is that writing out your goals or desired outcomes in this specific pattern is more effective than writing it out once a day or every so often like other journaling exercises.
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How Do I Practice The 3-6-9 Method?
First, establish exactly what you want to manifest (with as much detail as possible): a promotion for a specific title or raise, moving to a new city, your first home, a partner with the qualities you want, etc. Then, grab a pen and paper and write down a sentence or two about the goal as if you were experiencing it in present tense. Think: “I am living in [enter desired location],” “I am making $5,000 a month,” or “I am in a happy relationship with someone who values me and prioritizes me first.” As you’re writing out the intention, tap into the vision and feeling of already having what you want; feel what it would feel like if you actually were living that goal. Most importantly, envision who the version of you is that has reached that goal. “When we feel like the version of ourselves that already has the desire, we attract it with ease,” Bacine said. “Essentially, we become an energetic magnet to our manifestations.”
Then repeat the exercise two more times in the morning, six times throughout the afternoon, and nine times before bed. It may seem like a lot, but you can make each session as short as needed (think: spend a few minutes after waking up, 30 seconds during a morning work break, one minute before your lunch break, etc.). You can focus on one specific goal, vary the intentions every day, or journal on a few different goals when you have more time.
Is It Worth the Hype?
Sure, the 369 manifestation method is TikTok-approved, but what does an expert have to say about it? “Every method will produce different results per person; there is no one-size-fits-all approach to manifestation,” Bacine advised. “But a practice like this, done with intention and dedication to change, will absolutely yield results. Manifestation requires you to trust yourself and move through self-doubt. If you can lean into that, then I would say this practice could work well for you.”
Now, let me state the obvious: As nice as it would be if we suddenly made thousands of dollars or found the love of our life after writing a few sentences on paper, that’s magic, not manifestation. Your actions (or lack thereof) are what make or break your reality. The power of journaling is to help us stay focused on what we want to keep goals at the forefront of our minds so we believe we deserve to reach them and take action that aligns with those goals.
What Happened When I Tried The 3-6-9 Method
TBH, I thought that manifesting more money or healed symptoms in the timeframe I needed to write this article was probably impossible (even manifestation takes more than a few weeks), so instead I wanted to test out the practice to see how it would change my mindset and how I would feel about the practice itself compared to other journal prompts I’ve tried. So, I made my “intention” to feel more gratitude and joy. I’ve tried other forms of gratitude journaling before (such as listing things I’m grateful for), so I journaled an affirmation such as “I am so grateful for my life” instead of listing what I’m grateful for. Even if it was for 30 seconds, I also really focused on tapping into the energy of gratitude, getting to know the version of myself who was truly grateful for what I already had.
“Even if it was for 30 seconds, I focused on getting to know the version of myself who was truly grateful for what I already had.”
While the routine felt somewhat like a chore and mundane by the fourth day (almost like the punishment you’d get in elementary school for forgetting your homework), having to carry it out multiple times throughout the day served as a reset each time. The practice put me in the right headspace to reflect on my day thus far and determine whether I needed to pivot so that I wasn’t bogged down by stress or fear. I saw the positives that I would have otherwise not thought twice about or deemed insignificant, like a butterfly fluttering by or my husband taking out the trash. It feels repetitive, but IMO, it’s worth it. It’s simple, didn’t take as much time as I thought it would or feel too difficult to implement, and truly did change how I showed up throughout the day.
Katherine Chang, Wellness Staff Writer
Katherine Chang is The Everygirl’s Wellness Staff Writer with over five years of experience in the health and wellness space. She navigates the latest wellness topics and trends through studies, articles, and is always first in line to try them firsthand.