In this episode, Tori shares her transformative journey with manifestation and introduces the powerful concept of living your "highest self" rather than chasing a "future self." She breaks down the science behind why this mindset shift works, walks through her proven process for identifying and embodying your highest self, and reveals the one simple practice that finally made her manifestations come to life.
Key Topics Covered
The Problem with Traditional Manifestation
- Why making lists of what you want doesn't work
- How fear-based thinking can sabotage your manifestation journey
- Understanding the role of your subconscious mind
The Science Behind Words & Thoughts
- How your subconscious doesn't distinguish between reality and what you tell it
- Why the language you use matters ("future self" vs. "highest self")
- The power of consistently telling yourself new stories
The 50-Item List Exercise
- Creating a comprehensive list of 50 things your highest self does daily
- Why pushing past 20-25 items reveals unexpected truths about who you want to be
- Examples from Tori's list: fresh flowers daily, reading with kids before bed, evening relaxation time
End Scene Visualizations
- Borrowing from Kathleen Cameron's visualization technique
- Creating emotionally charged end scenes (like a movie ending)
- The importance of music selection and feeling the feelings
The Game-Changing Mindset Shift
- Moving from "waiting for it to happen" to "how can I be her today?"
- Tori's breakthrough: realizing her highest self wouldn't spend evenings binge-watching Netflix
- Making micro-decisions aligned with your highest self
Resources Mentioned
- Experience by Ludovico Einaudi — Tori's favorite audio for visualization practice
Action Items for Listeners
- Write Your 50-Item List — Document 50 things your highest self does daily. Push past 25 items where resistance typically kicks in.
- Create Your End Scene — Pick one vivid scene and visualize it daily with emotionally charged music.
- Ask Daily — Each day, ask yourself: "How would my highest self handle this?"
- Identify One Replace — Look at your routines and replace one activity that doesn't align with your highest self vision.
Contact Tori:
tori@toristauffer.com
www.toristauffer.com
www.instagram.com/thetoristauffer