I can’t count how many times I’ve set big goals at the start of the month, only to find myself completely off track by the end.
Not because I wasn’t trying, but because life happened.
Unexpected events, shifting priorities, distractions—it all adds up.
Before I knew it, months would pass, and I’d be wondering why I felt stuck, even though my intentions were to thrive.
That’s why I created this End-of-Month Reflection Ritual—to keep myself grounded, focused, and accountable to what I said I wanted.
I realized that if I didn’t take time to reflect, I’d keep repeating the same cycles, wondering why I wasn’t moving forward.
And when I started focusing on just one powerful manifestation each month, it changed everything.
I call it my 150% Manifesting Rule—focusing all of my energy into manifesting the one thing that would impact my life the most.
Let’s get into it. Did you manifest your goal this month?
Click your answer below to continue.
Yes, I accomplished what I set out to manifest
No, I faced obstacles and want to realign.

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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