Fanta’s Journey + Tips

Hey everyone! I’m Fanta, and I wanted to share a bit about my shifting journey—along with some things I’ve learned along the way.

I first got into shifting around the end of 2021. Let’s just say… it was chaotic. Back then, there was still so much misinformation floating around, especially since shifting had just started gaining traction on TikTok. Like a lot of people, my first desired reality (DR) was Hogwarts. Yep, I was deep in my DracoTok era. It was peak COVID, classes were online, and I didn’t have a job—so escaping to a magical castle sounded kind of perfect.

But funny enough, I actually stumbled across shifting in 2020. I remember seeing a few posts about it and thinking, there’s no way this is real. I was also in my full Wattpad phase at the time, so I didn’t really give it much thought.

Fast forward to November 2021, and my DR had changed from Hogwarts to Outer Banks. I was so set on it. I even slid my first ever script under my bed and told myself I was going to shift that night. Spoiler: I didn’t.

But that first attempt taught me something important: I didn’t fully trust myself. I was trying to shift with doubt in my mind, half-convinced it wouldn’t work. And of course, that mindset totally blocked me.

Over time, I realized that mindset was everything. You can have the most detailed script, the perfect affirmations, a Pinterest board that looks like a dream—but if you don’t trust yourself or believe it’s possible, it’s like trying to drive a car with no gas. You’re just sitting there. Thinking. Wishing. Stuck.

So, I took a step back. I stopped obsessing and trying to force it. I started asking myself: why do I even want to shift? What am I looking for in another reality that I feel like I can’t have here?

And that was the second big lesson: you have to know your “why.” If you’re only trying to escape your current reality, it might be harder to shift. Not impossible, but harder. When I started seeing it less as an escape and more as a journey—something empowering, something intentional—that’s when my mindset started changing for real.

Here are a few tips I’ve learned that actually helped:

1. Romanticize your current reality too.
I know, that sounds cheesy. But grounding yourself in the present helps you detach from desperation. And weirdly enough, detachment makes shifting easier.

2. Don’t copy other people’s routines.
Meditate if it helps you. Don’t meditate if it doesn’t. Write a script. Don’t write a script. Some people shift by accident scrolling through TikTok. Everyone’s process is different, so stop trying to mold yourself into someone else’s method.

3. Affirm because it feels good, not just to shift.
I used to say affirmations like “I am shifting tonight” on repeat, but it felt robotic. When I started affirming from a place of trust and peace—like “I am safe, I am powerful, I know my desires are valid”—everything shifted (pun intended).

4. Don’t fear failure.
Some of my “failed” attempts were actually mini wake-ups. They showed me what I still needed to heal or release. That’s still progress.

5. Take breaks. Seriously.
If you’re burned out, take a break. Touch grass. Paint your nails. Watch a dumb romcom. Your DR isn’t going anywhere.

Here are a few more things I’ve picked up—some from TikTok, others from shifter friends or just life itself:

1. Letting go of control of the outcome.
This one took me forever to learn. I used to try to micromanage every little thing—how I’d shift, what method I’d use, what my DR would look like down to the last eyelash. But now? I’ve realized that the more I let go, the more real it feels. When I stop clinging so tightly to the “how,” I’m able to trust that it will happen—just maybe not the way I expected. That kind of surrender has made my connection to my DRs way deeper.

2. Channeling through tarot.
Using tarot has helped me feel more grounded and connected to my DRs. It’s like this energetic link—like I’m not just thinking about my desired realities, I’m in conversation with them. It’s a different kind of intention, and it feels really powerful. Though I don’t use tarot, I do have a friend who does it for me. 

3. Talking with my shifter friends.
This changed everything. For so long, shifting felt like this lonely, secret thing. But the moment I started connecting with others on the same path, I felt seen. It brought so much validation and joy to my journey. Even when we’re not talking about shifting 24/7, there’s just something really comforting about knowing someone else gets it.

I’ll be real with you—I still haven’t shifted yet. But honestly? That’s okay.

Lately, I’ve been focusing more on doing the deep inner work. I've been journaling, reflecting, letting go of old fears, and really leaning into the Law of Assumption. Instead of asking, “Why haven’t I shifted yet?” I’ve started telling myself, “It’s already mine.” That mindset has changed everything for me. Not just in terms of shifting, but in how I carry myself every day.

Shifting is no longer just about getting to a different reality—it’s about creating peace in this one too. It’s not always easy, and it’s definitely not linear, but it’s real. And that’s what keeps me going.

So if you're still waiting for your “first shift,” you’re not alone. Trust your timing. Be kind to yourself. And remember: you’re already doing more than you think, just by showing up and believing.

♡

—Fanta