When I saw “Cancel Netflix” trending, I laughed.
I love Netflix. I am not canceling it.
But it made me stop and think about something bigger.
Why do we get so caught up in what the internet is cancelling and never pause to ask what we should be cancelling in our own lives?
Over the past year, there have been calls to cancel just about everything.
From Target to Starbucks, and now even Netflix.
These trends make headlines, but the real power of cancellation is not in what brands or celebrities we reject. It is in what we choose to cancel in our own lives.
Manifestation is not just about creating vision boards, using affirmations, and practicing rituals. It is also about creating space for what you want by cancelling what no longer fits
Why Cancellation Belongs in Your Manifestation Practice
Think about it. We cancel shows, apps, and streaming platforms without hesitation. Yet we hold on to habits, beliefs, and distractions that eat up the very energy we need to manifest what we say we want.
Manifesting is not always about doing more. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is cancel what does not belong.
Real-Life Examples: What Could You Cancel?
- If you are manifesting a new job: Cancel the weekend binges that leave you drained and use the time to polish your portfolio or learn a skill.
- If you are manifesting financial freedom: Cancel subscriptions that silently drain your account and add no value to your life.
- If you are manifesting love: Cancel the late-night texts from someone who is not aligned with your vision or better yet, cancel them.
Cancel culture online is about removing what no longer deserves your attention or standing up for something you believe in.
Cancel culture in your personal life is about reclaiming your energy and focusing on something you believe you deserve.
My Own Cancel Journey
I don’t binge-watch Netflix too often, but I have had to cancel plenty of things in my own journey.
I had to cancel overcommitting myself to projects that distracted me from bigger goals. I had to cancel outdated routines that kept me repeating the same day over and over again. And I had to cancel alcohol.
Each cancellation was a doorway. And every time I let something go, I created space for something better.
The Question to Ask Yourself
The real question is not “Should we cancel Netflix or should we cancel a person?” It is:
What am I willing to cancel so I can create room for the life I have been manifesting?
That single reflection can change how you approach your goals.
Final Notes
Manifestation is not just about the rituals you add. It is also about the habits, distractions, and beliefs you subtract. Cancel culture may be trending, but your personal cancellations are what open the door to alignment.
Before adding another affirmation or vision board, ask yourself: What am I willing to cancel today to create space for what I really want?
Shamonique Mattox writes and creates around one central idea: how we stay connected to what we want while we bring it to life. Her work explores vision, intention, action, and the creative ways we can keep what matters to us present in everyday life. She calls these tools and practices Creative Connection Points. Shamonique is the founder of INTENTION // Bay Leaves, the first physical expression of this work.
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