HOW I BECAME A MILLIONAIRE AT 22

Ever since I learned about manifesting, I’ve been writing down that I would become a millionaire by 22.

Today, I turned 22, and I am exactly that—though not in the way I once imagined.

While I’d love to say I’m financially a millionaire by now, I’ve realized what I was manifesting wasn’t a number in my bank account—it was a feeling.

This morning, I woke up alone in Paris, in an apartment I just moved into. I’m thousands of miles away from my family, my boyfriend, and my best friends, yet this is the most loved I’ve ever felt on my birthday. To feel loved from afar is the true gift.

To me, being a millionaire means feeling secure—secure in myself, my future, and with the people around me. And right now, I feel all of that and more.

Moving to Paris wasn’t an easy decision. It’s easy to romanticize, but the reality was tough—for my relationship, for my family, and for me. But it was a choice I had to make. I chose myself. I chose to invest in myself by being alone, building new friendships, and pursuing a dream I manifested into reality.

You don’t need to move far away from the people you love to choose yourself, but let this be your reminder to put yourself first, even in small ways. Make a list of what truly makes you happy. Stop focusing on what everyone else is doing and start diving deep into what you want for yourself. Take more walks. Spend time alone without distractions and see what you discover. There are countless ways to make yourself feel like a millionaire, and I hope this gets you one step closer to finding what works for you.

With love,

Yuliana