What Is Lucky Girl Syndrome? Here’s How to Unlock Luck and Positivity In Your Life

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Feeling like you’re constantly running into bad luck, missed opportunities, or just a string of “why me?” moments? Enter Lucky Girl Syndrome, the viral mindset trend on TikTok that’s all about flipping the script. Instead of focusing on setbacks, followers of this manifestation method claim that declaring yourself lucky—every single day—can actually shift your reality. From small wins like snagging a free coffee to life-changing opportunities seemingly appearing out of nowhere, people are seeing proof that a little optimism (and a lot of belief) might just make the universe work in their favor.

So, how does it work? We broke down some simple steps to be the living embodiment of luck, below:

How to Practice Lucky Girl Syndrome

1. Embody the energy of luck

Manifesting luck starts with living like a lucky person. Motivational speaker Mel Robbins advises acting as if you’re already that person. “If you want to be someone who’s lucky, start behaving as though you already are,” she said in her book The 10 Best Life Hacks I’ve Learned. Whether it’s a job interview, date, or important meeting, approach it with confidence and excitement, repeating, “I’m so lucky that this is going to go my way,” and truly believing good things are on the horizon.