Tag: confidence
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Moms, Embrace the Compliment
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, finding confidence in our parenting choices can be a journey. It’s not just about believing in ourselves, but also about standing tall against outside opinions. Whether it’s facing judgment over screen time or being questioned about our kids’ outfits, I’ve learned to shrug it off. I’m proud of my…
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11 Reasons Why Sex in Your 40s is the Ultimate Experience
Get Pregnant Fast Some individuals, including pop culture icons, might suggest that intimacy fades after 40. However, I’d rather take advice from 43-year-old actress Lila Monroe, who exuberantly claims that sex is what keeps her vibrant. For those who may not believe it yet, let’s explore why the best sexual experiences often come in your…
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Dear 40-Year-Old Me
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, future self. Let’s chat about something we both know all too well—body image and confidence, especially in swimwear. Remember that time you donned that G-string bikini at the pool party? You felt shy, clinging to the wall, but you owned it. Today, though? That daring spirit seems to have faded,…
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My Journey into Shapewear: A Near Miss with Waist Training Like a Celebrity
Get Pregnant Fast I found myself in a somewhat dizzying situation, feeling constricted and a little lightheaded. It turns out, I had unwittingly ventured into the realm of waist training, and I’m not sure it’s a place I want to linger. It all began a few weeks ago during one of those restless nights spent…
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I Don’t See My Partner as More Attractive Because They Wear Makeup, But That’s Not What Matters
Get Pregnant Fast After the birth of our third child, my partner, Sarah, began experiencing dark spots on her face, prompting her to start wearing makeup. Interestingly, I found myself arguing against it. “You don’t need makeup. You’ve always been beautiful,” I insisted as she applied foundation in our bathroom mirror. We had been married…
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Dear Daughter, You Are Truly Radiant
Get Pregnant Fast By: Lila Johnson Updated: Feb. 23, 2018 Originally Published: Dec. 4, 2015 Most of the time, the moments catch me off guard. It’s in the way you rise with the dawn, your hair a delightful mess, much like mine—tangled and wild, your blankets snugly wrapped around your shoulders, and your tiny feet…
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5 Whoppers I’m Grateful My Mom Shared with Me
Get Pregnant Fast In my childhood, I took my mother’s words at face value, always relying on her honesty during my toughest moments. Whether I was questioning my faith, contemplating my future spouse, or pondering my career choices, she was there with the truth. Yet, there were also times she spun little tales. It wasn’t…
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A Heartfelt Letter to My Adult Daughter Inspired by Your 3-Year-Old Self
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Emma, I can still picture you in your starry black-and-white pants, wearing a purple dress, a red one, and a striped one all at once—confidently declaring how amazing you look. When I asked you, “If you were a dinosaur, what would you be?” you gleefully replied, “A sparkly pink Pteranodon who…
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The Key to Nurturing Self-Sufficient Children
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can feel like a balancing act, especially when it comes to encouraging independence in our kids. Whether it’s watching them tackle the jungle gym solo for the first time, sending them off to the corner store, or bidding farewell at the airport as they embark on a solo flight, knowing when…