Lucky Girl Syndrome: Therapy TikTok's Viral Trend

In recent weeks, a new trend has been taking off on TikTok. It’s called “Lucky Girl Syndrome,” and it’s all about using affirmations and positive thinking to help you create a better life.  Today we’re going in-depth to discover what’s up with this viral trend and find out what it’s got to do with you, mental health, and living your own best life! 

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What is Lucky Girl syndrome?

The idea behind Lucky Girl Syndrome is that by believing you are lucky and using positive affirmations, you can manifest the life you want. On TikTok, it’s often associated with “manifestation” – the idea that you can create your own reality through the power of positive thinking. 

But this Lucky Girl trend isn’t just about manifesting a better life. It’s also about taking control of your mental health and well-being. Lucky Girl Syndrome is about believing in yourself, building self-confidence, and feeling empowered.

How (and why) this trend is so popular 

The idea behind the trend is that if you focus on positive affirmations, you can create a better life for yourself. Affirmations are positive statements that you repeat to yourself to help you focus and create positive energy. For example, you might say to yourself “I am lucky” or “I am worthy”. 

The viral trend has gained a lot of traction on TikTok as users have used the hashtag to share their personal stories and how Lucky Girl Syndrome has helped them. It’s also garnered celebrity and influencer attention, with many of them sharing their own affirmations with their followers. Sharing in these social spaces can make your mindset and goals feel like a community endeavor, and help others engage and cheer you on.

But what does this trend have to do with mental health and therapy? 

Here at Luna Joy, we understand that social media can be both a blessing and a curse. It can be a great way to stay connected, but it can also be a source of stress and anxiety. We think that finding positive& supportive mental health tools can happen even in that gray area though, which is why Lucky Girl Syndrome has gotten so popular. It gives you back your power and offers a relatable way to bring therapy into daily life—and then bring that real-life stuff back into therapy to heal. That’s why we believe that using positive affirmations and the power of manifestation can be a great way to help manage your mental health.

Lucky Girl Syndrome wants to help by allowing you to build a productive and positive mindset instead of relying on magical thinking. It asks: Do you know what you want? Are you getting in your own way? At its core, this trend and your potential benefit is all about using positive thinking and affirmations to help you create a better life for yourself. 

What’s the difference between magical thinking and a positive mindset?

Magical thinking and a positive mindset are two distinct concepts that can often be confused. Magical thinking is when a person believes that certain events, thoughts, or words will produce a desired outcome, without any logical basis for it. This can be based on superstition or a belief that a certain action will bring about a certain result, without any concrete evidence to back it up.

In contrast, a positive mindset empowers you through a proactive approach to realizing your goals. It helps you to snapshot moments and ideas within the big picture by setting realistic goals and believing in yourself. It’s a good-vibes interpretation of the idea that with hard work and dedication, you can achieve whatever you set your mind to. 

But it’s important to remember that a positive mindset itself is only a tool; not a solution. It’s a way to help you flip your perspective by championing your own power. 

If therapy asks you to know where you’ve been and what you want or need next, Lucky Girl-style manifestation is your cheerleader to get there. By believing in yourself and using affirmations, you can create positive energy and help to boost your mood and outlook on life.

You have the power of manifesting your own luck

Take a few moments to focus on positive affirmations that feel good or right to you. Write them down, carry them with you, and begin to believe that you are capable and worthy of achieving them. Focus on the things in your life that make you feel lucky and empowered, and start to use those affirmations to create positive energy and a better life for yourself. 

LunaJoy is committed to helping women in 13 states find ways to manage their mental health in this digital age, but we want to help everyone we can reach even if you can’t come to therapy with us. Lucky Girl Syndrome is one way that you can use your own power to let positive affirmations and manifestation build traction toward a more fulfilling life for yourself. 

So why not give it a try? Who knows, it might just be the key to unlocking your next step toward healing, feeling, and thriving in your skin, Lucky Girl.