Journaling Affirmations to Boost Your Business: How to Use “Project 369: The Key to the Universe” to Manifest Success

Are you struggling to promote yourself and your business effectively? Do you find yourself hesitating to put yourself out there, doubting your abilities, or feeling overwhelmed by the competitive landscape? You’re not alone. Many coaches, service providers, and consultants face these challenges daily.

So today, I’ll be sharing a journaling technique I learned that’s helping me overcome these hurdles and transform my mindset: my369project. Some people claim that it’s life changing. I think it definitely can be if you approach it the right way.

Let’s start with why I’m writing an article about affirmations on a blog about marketing…

What Does Journaling Affirmations Have to Do with Marketing?

Successful marketing isn’t just about skills and knowledge-it’s about having the confidence, belief, and the right mindset to present yourself and your offers to the world.

I hear heart-centered business owners say things like this all the time:

• “I don’t want to seem pushy or salesy.”
• “I’m not good enough to charge that much.”
• “I can’t be successful without a fancy website/brand”

This kind of thinking, like impostor syndrome, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs, will sabotage you and keep you from showing up and promoting yourself.

So, how do you develop the unwavering self-assurance needed to consistently show up, promote your services boldly, and attract your ideal clients?

Journaling is my remedy to overcoming mindset hurdles, increasing my marketing confidence, and working towards becoming my highest self.

Applying Project 369 to Growing Your Business

In this comprehensive guide, I’m going to show you behind the curtain into the world of Project 369. We’ll explore its origins and uncover the science behind its effectiveness. I’ll provide practical steps to implement this technique in your life and business.

Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, understanding Project 369 can offer valuable insights into the power of focused intention, positive affirmations, and consistent practice.

So, if you’re ready to overcome self-doubt, boost your confidence, and transform your approach to business promotion, read on. Discover how this simple daily practice might be the key to unlocking your potential, finding profound fulfillment in your work, and creating the thriving business you’ve always dreamed of.

What is the meaning of 369?

369 meanings vary depending on the context:

• An area code for Northern California
• A lucky lottery pick
• In music, “3-6-9 the goose drank wine” appears in lyrics at the beginning of The Capping Song by Shirley Ellis (1969) and “3-6-9 damn she’s fine” appears at the beginning of the Get Low song by Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz.

However, the number 369 is most famous today for a specific manifestation routine. This technique involves writing down your goals three times in the morning, six times during the day, and nine times before bed. It’s heavily influenced by Nikola Tesla, who believed these specific digits were the secret to understanding the universe’s inner workings.

What is the Origin of 369: Nikola Tesla’s Key to the Universe?

The concept of Project 369 draws inspiration from the work of Nikola Tesla, the renowned inventor and electrical engineer. Tesla was fascinated by the numbers 3, 6, and 9. He considered them the key to understanding the universe. He once said, “If you only knew the magnificence of the 3, 6, and 9, then you would have the key to the universe.”

While Tesla’s original intentions may have focused more on mathematics and energy, modern practitioners have adapted these ideas into a manifestation practice.

The David Kasneci Effect: How Social Media Amplified Project 369

David Kasneci is a manifestation coach and social media influencer who’s become synonymous with the Project 369 method.

He’s taken this ancient numerology-based manifestation technique and repackaged it for the digital age, creating viral content on platforms like Instagram and TikTok.

Kasneci’s approach focuses on making the practice accessible and engaging, breaking it down into easy-to-follow steps and sharing success stories from his followers. His content blends practical advice with motivational messaging, encouraging people to harness the power of focused intention and positive affirmations to manifest their desires.

While he didn’t invent Project 369, Kasneci has significantly popularized it among a younger, social media-savvy audience, positioning himself as a go-to source for those exploring this manifestation method.

Scroll through the comments on his videos, and you’ll see thousands of people who have bought the book sharing passionately all the amazing things and mystical experiences that are happening in their lives, as early as the 2 week mark after beginning Project 369.

Thousands of Others Rave About David Kasneci’s 369 Manifestation Journals:

• The main journal, Project 369: The Key To The Universe,(affiliate link) currently has 4.6 stars from over 3000 reviews on Amazon.
• The edition of the book with scriptures, Project 369: Evolved Consciousness,(affiliate link) also has 4.6 stars with 240 ratings.

So, How Does Project 369 Work?

It’s really a simple, daily journaling practice where you:

1. Write down your desire or affirmation 3 times in the morning
2. Write it 6 times in the afternoon
3. Write it 9 times before bed

This process is typically repeated for 33 or 45 days, depending on the practitioner’s preference.

The idea behind this method is that repetition and consistency help to reprogram your subconscious mind, aligning your thoughts and beliefs with your desires. But is there any scientific basis for this practice?

The Science Behind Project 369: Unlocking the Key to the Universe Within You

All this talk about awakening, frequency, alignment, being able to manifest anything, etc., gave me total woo-woo vibes and raised my spidey senses. So, is Project 369 just another scammy trend on Instagram to sell some books, or is there actually real science behind it?

Let’s dive into why this simple practice might not be just about raising your vibration but an actual practice to boost your revenue by helping you increase your confidence, self-worth, and revenue.

Neuroscience: Your Brain’s Secret Weapon for Manifestation

Have you ever gotten a song stuck in your head for days? That’s your brain’s neuroplasticity at work, folks! Project 369 taps into this superpower of your brain. By writing your desires 3-6-9 times a day, you’re not just scribbling in a notebook. You’re rewiring your neural pathways.

What you focus on, you attract. Let me share a real-world example that perfectly illustrates this:

Picture this: I’m with my middle daughter at Ford’s Driving Skills for Life workshop. It’s an incredible free program that teaches kids to be safe drivers. The highlight? Drifting brand-new Mustangs with a pro stunt driver. (An essential skill in our Wisconsin winters, trust me!)

That pro driver? He could probably do that course blindfolded because his neural pathways and muscle memory were so well established. He took me around the course several times to help me get the feel of it.

My turn! So there I am, thinking I’m hot stuff with my many years of winter driving. But when I tried drifting? Let’s just say those poor cones never saw it coming. The pro driver asks me, “What were you looking at when the back end spun out?”

I was laser-focused on those cones, trying not to hit them. He tells me to try again, but this time, look where I want the car to go instead of what I’m trying to avoid. And wouldn’t you know it? It worked like a charm.

This, my friends, is your brain’s focus in action. Just like in drifting, in life and business, you need to focus on what you want rather than what you’re trying to avoid.

Project 369 works the same way. By consistently focusing on your desires, you’re training your brain to seek out opportunities and solutions aligned with your goals. You’re establishing those neural pathways, just like our stunt driver friend.

There’s more to this neuroscience stuff…

Your brain has this nifty little gatekeeper called the Reticular Activating System (RAS). Our brains are bombarded with millions of inputs every day. We’d be totally overwhelmed if we took in all that stimulus.

The RAS filters out everything that isn’t necessary. It is like your brain’s bouncer, deciding what gets in and what doesn’t. When you practice Project 369, you’re essentially slipping your desires a VIP pass.

As you focus on what you want, you will notice little opportunities aligned with your goals popping up everywhere. It’s like when you decide to buy a red car, and suddenly you see red cars everywhere. They were always there; you’re just now tuned in to notice them.

Positive Intelligence: Kicking Negative Self-Talk to the Curb & Reframing Your Challenges as Gifts

Let’s face it – we’ve all had those days when our inner critic sounds like a broken record of doom and gloom. Shirzad Chamine talks about those pesky saboteurs in his book “Positive Intelligence” (affiliate link).

• IQ stands for Intelligence Quotient
• EQ stands for Emotional Intelligence Quotient
• PQ stands for Positive Intelligence Quotient

If you haven’t read it, let me give you the quick and dirty: we all have these inner saboteurs. There’s the Judge (the ringleader of negativity) and then a motley crew of nine other troublemakers. I’ve got a fun little trio of Pleaser, Hyper-Achiever, and Avoider who buddy up with my Judge to keep me stuck.

The Positive Intelligence book and program teach you how to build your PQ muscles to intercept these powerful negative inner voices and replace them with thoughts from the Sage. Think of the Sage as your inner Yoda, your true self, full of wisdom and always ready to see the bigger picture.

The Sage’s perspective is that whatever happens in life, you can turn it into a gift. It’s not about denying reality but approaching challenges with an optimistic “bring it on” attitude.

Sage Wisdom Meets Affirmations: A Power Couple for Personal Growth

Instead of writing stereotypical affirmations like “I am rich,” channel your inner sage and write something like, “My curiosity and creativity make me rich” or “The more I enjoy life, the richer I get.” Boom! You’ve just sage-ified your affirmation!

By infusing your Project 369 practice with sage thinking, you’re not just silencing the saboteurs – you’re replacing their noise with the kind of wisdom that can truly transform your life. It’s like mixing peanut butter and chocolate⏤separately; they’re great, but together? Mind-blowing!

Plus, every time you write your affirmations, your brain releases a little burst of dopamine, creating a mini party in your neurons! This doesn’t just make you feel good; this extra dose of Sage dopamine can motivate you to take action. It’s like a woo-woo, win-win!

And the best part? This mental makeover doesn’t cost a fortune or require hours of your time spent on a therapist’s couch. All you need is a pen, paper, and the willingness to turn those mental lemons into the sweetest lemonade. Now, that’s what I call a growth mindset glow-up!

The Role of Taking Action in Manifestation

I want to be crystal clear. This is not about sitting back and waiting for miracles – it’s about aligning your thoughts, emotions, and actions with your deepest desires.

You still need to add action, persistence, and patience. But when combined with these elements, journaling can be the catalyst that turns your thoughts into tangible reality.

This journaling method can be a powerful tool for focusing your intentions and shifting your mindset. However, this practice should be seen as a complement to, not a replacement for, concrete steps toward your goals.

Journaling: A Proven Method for Turning Thoughts into Things

Now, if you’re thinking. “Writing in a journal? Isn’t that so middle school?” Hear me out.

Journaling isn’t just for angsty teens. It’s a powerful tool for business owners, creators, etc. Journaling about your goals, desires, and progress helps you clarify your thinking and reduce mental clutter​.

Sure, the wizards in the woo-woo crowd talk about the law of attraction and their manifestation journals as tools for raising your consciousness. But the rest of us muggles love to journal to capture our thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc. It’s my favorite way to noodle through life’s challenges and recognize negative patterns I keep repeating.

If you’re feeling skeptical about journaling, keep reading. Science has some pretty compelling things to say about this practice.

Let’s break down the evidence:

1. Goal Achievement: A study by Dr. Gail Matthews at Dominican University found that people who wrote down their goals were 42% more likely to achieve them compared to those who didn’t. That’s not just a small bump – it’s a game-changer! When you write down your goals, you’re not just daydreaming – you’re giving your brain a clear blueprint of what you want so it can go to work and help you create it.
2. Stress Reduction and Emotional Processing: Research published in the journal “Advances in Psychiatric Treatment” found that just 15-20 minutes of expressive writing about emotions could ease stress and trauma. Writing 3-5 times over the course of 4 months was enough to lower blood pressure and improve liver functionality. Participants who wrote about their feelings for 15 minutes over three days had fewer doctor visits in the following months. It’s like your journal is a therapist that never sends you a bill!
3. Cognitive Processing: Research by psychologists James Pennebaker and Joshua Smyth suggests that expressive writing helps people process complex events and emotions, leading to improved physical and mental health. You can learn more about it in their book, “Opening Up by Writing It Down: How Expressive Writing Improves Health and Eases Emotional Pain.” It’s like in the “olden days” when we had to defragment our computers – journaling is an excellent way to process and align your thoughts!
4. Improved Memory: A study involving students at Princeton and UCLA found that writing by hand is better than typing for learning concepts.  It’s like your pen is a memory-boosting wand!
5. Enhanced Creativity: Research in the “Creativity Research Journal” found that expressive writing can boost creativity and idea generation. It’s like your journal is a creativity incubator! Want to supercharge your creativity (and memory, and cognitive processing, and stress reduction? Studies show that journaling with your non-dominant hand is the trick.
6. Better Sleep: A study in the “Journal of Experimental Psychology” found that writing a to-do list before bed helped people fall asleep faster. It’s like your journal is a lullaby for your busy mind!

What if you took your Project 369 and expanded it into a journaling exercise so you can tap into these scientifically proven benefits?

After writing your affirmations, take a moment to reflect on your manifestation journey. Here are some journaling prompts I’ve been playing with:

• What signs of progress have I noticed?
• How is my mindset or energy shifting?
• What are my most significant breakthroughs so far?
• What new opportunities have come into my life?
• Make a to-do list of ways I can explore these new opportunities.
• What limiting beliefs am I noticing? What evidence do I have in your life that proves these beliefs are not true?
• What am I grateful for?
• What challenges am I facing, and how can you approach them with a Sage attitude?

As you engage in your daily writing, pay attention to any insights or ideas that arise. These could be intuitive nudges guiding you towards actions that align with your desires.

Long Story Short: Is Writing Affirmations Your Personal Key Having Everything You Need and Want?

It’s not the miracle cure for all your problems, especially if you approach it through greedy, wishful thinking or manifesting a winning lottery ticket. Sure, we all would love a surprise windfall, but that’s missing the true power of this technique.

The real magic of Project 369 lies in its potential to facilitate genuine personal growth and self-discovery. Approaching our affirmations with a sage-like perspective opens us up to profound transformation. It’s not just about getting what we want; it’s about becoming who we’re meant to be.

Think of it this way: Instead of affirming, “I earn a million dollars,” consider, “I have the skills and mindset to create abundant value in the world.”

See the difference? One is a shallow want; the other is a commitment to personal growth and contribution.

This practice invites us to step into our most authentic, empowered selves. It’s about aligning our thoughts, actions, and energy with our highest potential. External successes will naturally follow when we level up our mindset, skills, and character. It’s all about continuous improvement and self-actualization. And that, my friends, is the true key to unlocking the universe within you.

How to Start Your Project 369 Journey

Ready to give Project 369 a try? Here’s a step-by-step guide to get started:

1. Choose your affirmation or desire carefully, ensuring it aligns with your true goals and values. (Remember to sprinkle in your sage wisdom!)
2. Get a dedicated notebook or journal for your practice.
3. Set reminders for your three daily writing sessions.
4. Write your affirmation with focused intention, really feeling the emotions associated with it.
5. Be consistent – commit to the practice for at least 33 days.
6. Observe any changes in your thoughts, feelings, or circumstances without judgment.
7. Combine your writing practice with aligned actions towards your goals.

How to Create Affirmations for Project 369

Crafting powerful affirmations is crucial for the success of your Project 369 practice. Here are some guidelines:

1. Use present tense: Frame your affirmations as if they’re already true (e.g., “I am ____” rather than “I will be____”).
2. Be specific: The more detailed your affirmation, the clearer the image in your mind becomes.
3. Keep it positive: Focus on what you want, not what you don’t want.
4. Make it believable: While it’s good to aim high, your affirmations should feel attainable to avoid creating internal resistance.
5. Include emotions: Incorporate how achieving your desire will make you feel: “I feel deeply connected and fulfilled as I work with my clients.”

Project 369 for People of Faith: Aligning Spirituality and Personal Growth

For those with religious beliefs, the idea of “manifestation” might seem at odds with your faith. However, Project 369 can be adapted to align with spiritual practices:

1. Focus on gratitude: Instead of manifesting desires, use the practice to express thankfulness for blessings received.
2. Affirm biblical truths: Use scripture-based affirmations to reinforce your faith and values.
3. Prayer journaling: Adapt the 3-6-9 structure to deepen your prayer life, focusing on praise, thanksgiving, and petitions.

Remember, the core of Project 369 is about focused intention and mindfulness, which can complement rather than conflict with faith-based practices.

Measuring Progress and Adjusting Your Practice

As with any personal development technique, it’s important to periodically assess your progress with Project 369:

1. Note any changes or synchronicities you observe.
2. Be open to unexpected ways your desires might manifest.
3. Regularly review and refine your affirmations to ensure they still resonate with your evolving goals.
4. Don’t be afraid to adjust your practice if needed.

Common Challenges and How to Overcome Them

While Project 369 is simple in concept, maintaining the practice can present challenges:

1. Forgetting to write: Set alarms or link the practice to existing habits (e.g., after brushing teeth).
2. Losing motivation: Remember why you started and visualize your end goal.
3. Doubt and skepticism: Approach the practice with an open mind, focusing on the benefits of positive thinking and consistency.
4. Impatience: Understand that change takes time. Focus on the journey rather than just the destination.
5. Conflicting beliefs: If you struggle with the concept, reframe the practice as a tool for focus and positive thinking.

Integrating Project 369 with Other Personal Growth Practices

For maximum benefit, consider combining Project 369 with other personal development techniques:

1. Meditation: Use your affirmation as a focus for meditation practice.
2. Visualization: Spend time each day vividly imagining your desire as already achieved.
3. Goal-setting: Use your Project 369 affirmations to inform and inspire your short and long-term goals.
4. Habit tracking: Alongside your 369 practice, track habits that support your desired outcome.
5. Mindfulness: Extend your focused attention to your writing practice into other areas of your life.

Journaling Methods Beyond Project 369

While Project 369 has gained popularity, many other journaling methods can promote self-reflection, personal growth, and creating a life you love:

1. Gratitude journaling: Write down three things you’re grateful for each day.
2. Morning pages: Write three pages of stream-of-consciousness thoughts each morning.
3. Bullet journaling: A customizable organization system that can include goal-setting and reflection.
4. Prompt-based journaling: Use specific questions or prompts to guide your writing and self-exploration.
5. Vision boarding: A visual form of journaling that involves creating a collage of images representing your goals and desires.
6. 5×55 Journaling: Similar to project 369, in 5×55 manifesting journaling, you write down what you want 55 times for 5 days. (Honestly, this one made me feel like Bart Simpson writing on the chalkboard.)

Conclusion: The Potential of Project 369

Project 369 uniquely blends ancient wisdom and modern personal development techniques. While it may not be a magical wish-granting genie, the practice encourages consistency, positive thinking, and focused intention-all valuable tools for personal growth and achievement.

Whether you’re looking to manifest specific desires, cultivate a more positive mindset, or simply explore new ways of self-reflection, Project 369 provides a structured yet flexible framework. Remember, the true power lies not in the numbers themselves but in your commitment to personal growth and your willingness to align your thoughts, emotions, and actions with your deepest aspirations.

Happy Journaling and Happy Marketing!

🙂 Heather