How to boost your confidence even though you want to hide….. and a giveaway

Byljanning@dukemanorfarm.com

I’m excited to share a post with you today that’s all about staying confident… even when you’re battling a cold sore and don’t feel or act like yourself.  When a special occasion is approaching, I don’t want a cold sore to dampen my spirits or slow me down.  That is why I keep Abreva® on hand to treat my cold sore at the very first sign. Read below to discover other simple ways you can keep your confidence high.



As much as this post is about cold sores treatment, it is also about how to feel your best even when you want to just hide and not be seen. I have been there. I get it. Not exactly your crowning moment.
Cold sores have plagued me more than once in my life. The mere onset of one, immediately changes my demeanor and attitude… quickly.  Insecurities are front and center.


As I got older I realized that my beauty and how people saw me was not being judged by a mere sore, my body size or the color of my hair. My confidence is what defines my beauty. I learned that regardless of an imperfection that I was temporarily sporting around, my ability to not hide from those imperfections is what people saw.



I realized that I needed to put a plan together to help build confidence, when confidence wasn’t there. Here are some things that have worked for me.

Change the way you think. Instead of looking in a mirror and immediately freaking out about your imperfection, accept it and do something about it. I am sure that what you see is a far bigger deal to you then anyone who will see you. 
Smile.  Did you know that smiling reduces stress, which is actually a trigger for cold sores. It also ups your immune system. Smiling makes us more attractive to those around us… with or without our imperfections.
Invest in your overall health and appearance. Eat right and exercise regularly. Pay attention to what you are wearing. It’s a lot easier to feel good about ourselves when we think we look, so put a little effort into feeling put together. You can still look fabulous in your tee shirt and jeans, just don’t wear your jammies to the store. Be true to YOU. It’s really hard to be confident when we’re trying to be someone we’re not. You have imperfections. So what. Everybody does. Now move on.
  
So back to where I started, what I use when I get a cold sore:

You could knock out your cold sore in 2.5 days*. Only Abreva® can do it, when you treat at the first sign**. Try Abreva® Cream during your next cold sore.  Click here to learn more about Abreva® cream.

*Median healing time 4.1 days. 25% of users healed in 2.5 days. 
**Among Over-the-counter products.
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  8. The best way to remain confident to to stay positive and use my inner strength to get me through! Also smiling really makes me feel confident!
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  12. I stay confident by keeping up with all world and national events so I will be prepared for anything. I always prepare for the worst but hope for the best . . .

  14. I believe in the power of prayer. I let go and ask God for help. I'm doing that today.

  17. When I know I'm going to encounter an unfamiliar situation I try to envision a variety of possible scenarios and then mentally rehearse my reactions to those scenarios.

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  23. My daughter gets cold sores, I have to tell her about Abreva.

    When I know I'm taking good care of myself…exercising, eating clean and taking time to do my nails and hair, whatever it is that involves giving myself the gift of time and my own energy…I feel ready to conquer the world! 🙂

    Thanks for a great post, Laura. I know a little cold sore would never slow you down!

    Jane xxx

  26. Confidence is so hard when you are just not feeling it. I try to wear something that compliments me and makes me feel good wearing it. It is helpful to have my love at my side as support and encouragement.

  28. Since becoming a Breast Cancer survivor, I find that I don't worry about the little things any more. I used to suffer from a terrible lack of self confidence, but nowadays, I look in the mirror and just remind myself that I am simply happy to wake up and see my family each day!

  29. My favorite way to stay confident is to remember all I have accomplished in my life, keep smiling and wear makeup. yarbr012atgmail.com

  34. Great post coming at a time I was just thinking about how to build someone else's confidence. I think confidence for me comes when I remember that I am a child of God. And that there is more to me than what I look like on the outside.
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  35. My personal favorite way to get confident when confidence isn't there…when I feel like I just want to hide, is by taking a spa day.

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  43. I stay confident by being informed on the situation and taking control of my emotions. Being positive.

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  47. In my younger days, I was filled with confidence and rarely doubted myself. But now that I am older and the "senior moments" seem to crowd my day, I find myself worrying more about how I am perceived by others. I tell myself that I am the critical one and people will accept you as you are if you accept and love yourself. So I take a deep breath, put on a smile and face whatever is causing me bother.

  49. I call on my sense of humor. And I remember that in the grand scheme of things most of those moments are just a whisper of nothing much.
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  51. My favorite way to get confident is to think positively when confidence isn't there.
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  61. I use Abreva to shorten it's duration and I also cover it with a little makeup if needed. Thanks so much. rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

  69. I like to stay confident by keeping a healthy, active lifestyle and surrounding myself with good people who support me and boost my confidence.
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  87. I have used Abreva before to get confident. I rarely get cold sores but when I do I am SOOOO paranoid about how I look, and they hurt, too. Anything to shorten them is welcomed!

  91. It was very useful for me. Keep sharing such ideas in the future as well. This was actually what I was looking for, and I am glad to came here! Thanks for sharing the such information with us.

  98. I never feel confident with a cold sore. I always feel like people know it's there. Although I do know that putting a white paste toothpaste on it when convenient heals it faster than anything else I have ever tried. This was a tip given to me by an old dentist.

  106. The way I build my confidence is to repeat a craft I have done in the past with success and give it to a friend. This makes me feel great for both for completing the project, but more so for sharing it with a friend I know will appreciate it. A few months ago I made a burlap wreath for my apartment and just love it. So I decided to make another one for my friend with Spring colors. It is now hanging on her front door.

  107. Definitely a little makeup makes me feel better. When out be sure to give a genuine compliment to people you see. You can tell right away it brightens their day and then makes you feel better about yourself.

  113. my favorite way to feel confident is to have my hair and makeup fixed nice and wear a favorite outfit

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  135. have nothing to be confident about and that's not going to change perhaps ever – regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com

  137. Putting on an outfit that makes me happy, wearing my favorite makeup… it can really improves my mood and confidence !
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  143. My favorite way to get confident is by acquiring knowledge. Knowledge is power, and if I know a subject I am confident I will succeed.

  148. The way I stay confident in my life is by being proactive. I also pray for help and guidance in my decisions that affect my life.

  166. When confidence isn't there, I try to remain calm so you can think clearly and execute whatever you are doing to try to accomplish the task, whatever it is.

  175. If I am having confidence issues, I will give myself a spa day at home. A day to pamper myself and it always makes me feel better about life in general, including my self image. :pD
    Angie
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