So while thinking about something might not automatically make it happen (can you imagine what the world would be like if that were true?), your thoughts influence your actions, and that's a more powerful phenomenon than you might think.

Can you make things happen by thinking about them?

Getting anything you want out of life is as simple as telling yourself you already have that thing. It's a bit strange, but anything you think about or rehearse in your mind actually makes it come true or get better! By thinking positively and visualizing success, you can shape your life with your thoughts.

What is it called when you think about something and it happens?

Baader-Meinhof phenomenon, or Baader-Meinhof effect, is when your awareness of something increases. This leads you to believe it's actually happening more, even if that's not the case. Why is your brain playing tricks on you? Don't worry.