Poised for Confidence (and a Chance To Win a $250 Visa Gift Card)
I consider it my job to be a fun squasher. I like to have conversations with my kid that preempt jokes, demystify life's oddities, and suck all the joy out of slang terminology. It started early with our first talk about where babies come from and will continue on and on. She knows the proper words for most everything; she understands the basic mechanics, and as time goes on, I'll fill her in on the details. It's all so that when puberty slaps her across the face, she'll be prepared.
It won't be a big deal because we will have already covered every angle.
The conversations won't stop there, though. It's not like our bodies magically stop changing once we get past that puberty thing. There is the fun of road maps of stretch marks from having a baby, the gray hair that comes in to remind us life is stressful (or maybe it's that genetics stink), breasts have a way of inching their way south, wrinkles make bumps in the road maps of our faces, and then there's that whole thing that comes along and makes puberty seem like a party.
Menopause.
I've (HOPEFULLY!) got a little bit of time before I'll have to deal with the symptoms of menopause, but frankly I'm a bit freaked out by them. Why is it that we talk openly about puberty but not menopause? WHY? I'm extremely fortunate that several of my friends are older than me, so I'll get a bit of a heads-up on what to expect.
I hope to give Alexis that heads-up as well. It may not happen for a while, but you can bet it will happen.
Poise brand is encouraging women to have The "Second Talk" in time for World Menopause Day on October 18th. I plan on tuning into the conversation so I can learn more about menopause and the solutions to some of the symptoms, thereby preparing myself for what's coming. The2ndTalk.com has information about things like hot flashes, dryness, and vaginal odor. They are all topics nobody seems to talk about, but we should.
And when it's time for me to combat what comes with menopause? Poise is introducing products designed to help women feel more comfortable, more in control, and more prepared to deal with the physical changes menopause and peri-menopause can bring. Be sure to look for details about the Body Cooling Towelettes; they look so refreshing.
It is easier to be confident as our bodies change when we know what to expect.
When do you feel most confident? Leave your answer in the comments to be entered for a chance to win a $250 Visa Gift Card. Me? I feel the most confident when I'm watching my kid be confident.
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Thursday, July 26, 2012
Reader Comments (377)
I am most confident when I feel well-rested and healthy. I can face anything at that point.
Terri P
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August 22 Tweet:
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I feel most confident after a good work out.
I'm an aspiring writer, and my few moments of confidence come when I get a contract in the mail!
I feel most confident when at work. I feel like that is where I am the expert and in my element
I feel the most confident when I finally perfect styling a new haircut after the initial awkward period :)
I feel most confident when I have more money than I need and free time.
I feel the most confident when I achieve a goal that I set for myself.
I feel most confident when I feel well and am well rested.
@chrisdeglen Tweeted -
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I'm most confident when I'm doing something that I enjoy
I feel most confident when I fit into my skinny jeans!
I'm most confident whenever I'm making other people laugh.
I feel most confident when I'm looking my best.
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I feel most confident when my husband (or almost anyone) tells me I look nice. And when I have lost a few pounds!
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i feel most confident when I'm doing something I love
I feel most confident when dealing with a problem/concern that I really know the answer for. It pretty well started while I was still working, since I knew that I had the correct education and experience to do well (at least after a few years to GET that experience!), and carried over reasonably well into my child rearing years. Now that I am the 'family elder' the hardest thing is seeing my family doing things that will not work out well and keeping my mouth shut unless they ask for my opinion!
I am most confident when I feel fit and healthy.
I feel most confident when I am helping others.
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/momznite/status/238670497032843265
I feel most confident playing the piano! I love playing and it's brought much joy in my life!
I feel most confident when I am doing something to help others, or when I am doing something to create a better life for myself.
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I'm most confident when I feel comfortable in my clothes!
I'm most confident when I'm out with my grandsons and everyone mistakes them for my children.
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I feel the most confident when I am painting and it starts to look like I want it to look.
I feel most confident when I know that everything I could do, I have done.
I feel most confident when I have on a cute outfit and am around friends!!
I am most confident when I'm surrounded by friends and family .
i feel most confident when my house is clean
I am the most confident when I not only know that I am loved but also feel it without a doubt.
I feel confident now because all the worse things in life are behind me, I survived all of them and getting older is really fun.
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I feel my most confident right after I workout.
I feel it when I get my paycheck.
I feel most confident when I know what I'm talking about. Thanks for the giveaway.
I'm my most confident when watching my grandchildren. enter me
I feel most confident after walking for an hour on the treadmill
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When I see my kids/family succeed at something
Being post-menopausal, I'm not sure what you mean by sweepstakes prompt.
I feel most confident in a nice pair of jeans and a good fitting shirt!
I feel most confident when I'm wearing my favorite clothes. altern147 [at] yahoo [dot] com
I am not a very confident person, and to be honest I don't feel confident at all. My husband is my confidence, and he is the one that makes me feel confident when I don't. Make sense? sweepmorey at gmail dot com
I feel most confident when I've lost weight and everything I wear looks great on me.
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I feel most confident when I'm around all of the people who love me and couldn't care less if I make a fool of myself.
I feel most confident when I am prepared and well rested