Hypnosis

Hello Readers!

In today's post, I will be discussing another great way to assist you in achieving your goals: hypnosis! Self-hypnosis can put you in a deeply relaxed state in which you are receptive to the suggestions given. On the internet, you can find great hypnosis recordings for growing taller, such as those by Victoria Wizell and Dr. Laura De Giorgio. Even if gaining height is not your goal, using the recordings for changing other physical attributes can be very effective.

Instead of using my own homemade recordings, sometimes I use Victoria Wizell's "grow taller" recordings. They are around 30 minutes in length and are pleasant to listen to before or after sleeping. In my case, I don't imagine myself growing taller; rather, I listen to the recordings while imagining my facial features changing. It's always nice to change things up in your routine if you are someone who enjoys variety.

I also recommend the recordings on Zixia's blog, Grow taller with me. Zixia's recordings focus more on using Qigong for relaxation and creating the change. If you have an interest in the Chinese practice of Qigong, then her's may be perfect for you!

Sending you love, hope, and positivity,

~BB.

Inspiration

Dear Readers,

Here are just some of the women who I find very physically beautiful and who I use as inspiration for my own physical change. If it helps you to get a better idea in mind of the change you seek, gather some pictures of people with the features that you desire. Note that admiring others' physical attributes is not the same as comparing yourself to them. Only do this if it makes you feel good and inspired.

I hope you enjoy this photo collection!

Emmanuelle Béart

Yukie Nakama

Claire Keim

Aoi Miyazaki

Senait Gidey

Hélène Desmettre

Emma Maclaren

Brianna Gilchrist

Amanda Booth

Anya Lahiri

Marina Nery

Melissa Theuriau

Olivia Hussey

Tips for Creating Change (Part 2)

Dear Readers,

Here's the second part of the tips post I created in July. These mainly focus on behaviors that may be standing in your way of change and how you can put an end to them.

• Stay positive - distract yourself with something you love

When you are feeling down about not seeing the change, when you doubt yourself and the process, or when you are simply dwelling about how long it's taking, find a way to remove yourself from that negativity. For me, writing on this blog and encouraging others about pursuing their change is a way I keep myself focused on what it is I desire. I also like to occupy myself with details about my move to another country (out of necessity and excitement), dance, read a novel, or take a walk outside. Maybe what works for you is participating in a favorite sport, reading inspirational stories, or calling up a friend to talk. Whatever it is, be sure to have those activities in mind and ready to do. I like to keep a list of them attached to my laptop frame so they are at the front of my mind. If you have ever seen Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, refer back to what Violet's mother told her in the factory - "eye on the prize, Violet!" Keep your eye on the change you want to achieve, and YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT!!

• Stop checking mirrors!

This may not be true for you, but if you have a tendency to check mirrors or take pictures of yourself and feel down, STOP! This is not helpful for your mind at all, nor your body which is working hard to create the change. The more you check mirrors to see how the change is coming along, the more you are reinforcing the belief that you do not think that your appearance is changing. You have to focus on what you want - your ideal vision of yourself - not what you can see right now. Like with other things in life that you want to achieve, you have to have the outcome in mind and focus on ways to make it happen. Focusing on the way things are now and dwelling on them is only going to keep your body the way it is now. So let go of these thoughts, as hard as it may be.

If mirror-checking or photo-taking is a big problem for you, I recommend that you make it one of your primary goals right now to end this habit. Be firm with yourself, but kind. Every time you go to do the behavior, pull yourself away by thinking of your goal and how important it is to you. Remember that creating the change you seek is more important than following a bad habit, despite the temporary "high" or "satisfaction" it may bring to you. Go on in faith and confidence knowing that the change is happening, and that you do not need to prove it to yourself because you know it.

• Stop comparing yourself to others

Do you have a habit of comparing your own features to those of other people? This is another behavior you must stop if you are seeking to create a real change in your appearance. For me, back when I felt helpless and depressed about my face, I would spend hours upon hours comparing my features to those of models, friends, and celebrities. Though the first few minutes of doing this brought a strange sense of comfort and satisfaction, this was always temporary and would turn into full-blown despair and self-loathing within minutes. It was a cycle of pain that I put myself through on a daily basis. Coming into the understanding of my (and your) own power, I can't tell you of the power that this self-torture had on my me. Just know that if you are one to compare yourself to others, really put effort into stopping this negative habit. You are hurting yourself and your mind, and you are stopping your body from producing the energy needed to create a change in your appearance. You need to stay as positive and focused as you can so that the desired version of yourself can blossom into reality.

If you read Part 1 of "Tips for Creating Change", you will remember the comparison I made between changing your physical appearance and a seed blossoming into a flower. A seedling needs all the nurturing it can get so that it can break through the soil. If it's constantly moved in and out of the sun and watered only sporadically (i.e. if you frequently waver between doubt and belief, and don't keep up with doing what you can for your change), it won't bloom. Consistence is necessary for a seedling to bloom, as it for your change to come into reality. It's normal to have doubt sometimes, but you need to take responsibility to come out of it and to keep up with your practice. Perfection in your thinking isn't necessary, but you should aim to do your absolute best to keep your focus and vision.

A great forum and success stories!

Hello again everyone,

I just wanted to mention some great resources that you may find helpful during the process. Hopefully you will find these sources of knowledge as helpful as I have!

First, if you don't already know about it, the law of attraction based forum, Powerful Intentions, has an excellent group called "Changing Physical Appearance." This is a great forum in general - lots of good vibes, encouragement, and an overall positive and welcoming atmosphere. The "Changing Physical Appearance" group is geared towards those who are looking to exchange stories and advice about how to go about growing taller, changing body parts, weight, coloring, etc. This group has given me a lot of inspiration and tips. It is one of the sources of inspiration for this blog as well.

Within "Changing Physical Appearance", a member named Ewerson Jahara compiled a great collection of success stories from across the web. You can view the page here. Take some time to read these and be sure to bookmark this page! It will come in handy for those times when you need some inspiration or encouragement.

Have a blessed day and stay happy while awaiting your change,

~BB

My 15+ Minute Visualization Routine

Dear Readers,

I apologize for not updating for a week. I've been quite busy with handling a lot of formalities with my international move (very exciting and good, I'm super happy!) Thus, I haven't had much time to write a thoughtful post.

The past week I haven't really focused too much on my visualizations about changing the distance between my eyes. As I stated, there have been a lot of other things going on in my life that have been keeping me occupied. Nevertheless, I certainly haven't forgotten about my goal with changing my appearance and sharing my journey as well as my knowledge on this blog.

I began my regular visualization routine yesterday before bed, returning with great focus and vision. In case I didn't mention it before, my visualization consists of listening to two audio recordings of encouragement and imagining myself living with my new eyes. These I recorded myself, and they are a total of 5 minutes long. One focuses on how excited I am to be receiving these eyes right now, how happy I am that my bones and my face is changing, and how my face loves that I'm allowing it to obtain its perfect structure - the structure in my mind that I send lots of loving thoughts and admiration to. The other is written in the tense of when the physical change will be blatantly noticeable. In this recording, I speak about how wonderful I feel when I look in the mirror and feel so happy with myself and how I look. I also mention the frequent stares of people at me, how many people notice my new beauty, and how I love feeling the beautiful new contours of my face. (This is not meant to sound conceited or egotistical, it's just reinforcing some good things for my own mind. Something that I just keep in my visualizations to give them some added feeling.) The recordings make the change even more real to me, and more attainable. They help to set the stage for the rest of the visualization and my final emotions before falling asleep. If you are an auditory person or simply think that this would be a good practice for you, make some simple recordings with your computer microphone. Add emotion and a real sense of conviction to your voice and you will not be disappointed!

After this part of my visualization, I spend around 10 minutes (sometimes a little more) focusing on all of those good thoughts that my recordings reinforced. I also imagine my cells expanding and the details of my face up close. I imagine having my photo taken and feeling really happy about how I look in them. I imagine meeting people and being confident about myself. Overall, I feel just simple yet powerful feelings of satisfaction and accomplishment. They remind me of how much I desire this change and what I'm doing to make it happen. It's good to congratulate yourself on the steps you're taking because it will encourage you to take more. Congratulating also reinforces your belief in the process and makes a barrier against any negative thoughts you may face.

Sending you all love, encouragement, and support. The change is happening, even if you can't see it yet!

~BB