3.23.2015

Abreva® Product Review - Plus a $100 Visa Gift Card Give-Away!

I'm excited to share with you a post today that's all about staying confident even when you're battling a cold sore. If you suffer from cold sores like I do, you know that it isn't easy to feel confident when you get one.  With the first sign of a cold sore coming on I reach for Abreva® to get rid of it fast.  Then I follow the following simple tips to help keep my confidence high!
 
* When the cold sore virus activates, it spreads from cell to cell.
*As soon as you apply Abreva®, it penetrates the skin and gets to work.
*Then, Abreva® blocks the virus, protecting healthy cells.
*When you use Abreva® at the first sign you can get rid of a cold sore in as little as 2 1/2 days!*
 
If you've ever been to Utah, you probably know that we can have some crazy dry, hot and cold weather. It's a joke here that you often need to turn the furnace on in the morning and the air conditioning on in the afternoon. Because of this some crazy things seem to happen to my skin, like cold sores. I'm always on the look out for the perfect product to help me get rid of the pesky things.
 
I spend a fair amount of my time teaching or in the public eye. Being in front of large groups of people is always so intimidating, but being in front of a group of people and being embarrassed about how I look takes things to a whole new place, a place where I don't like to visit. :)
 

I have decided that for me I need to do what’s best and take care of my body, I try to eat a healthy diet, I visit my local cross-fit gym at least four days a week, and try to get plenty of rest.

Whenever I go in front of a group, sadly I do have to admit I'm not always the most confident, but once I get a bit of positive reinforcement from others then my confidence is generally boosted through the roof and I am able to share what I have planned to share in a positive atmosphere.
 
What’s your favorite way to stay confident? Tell me in the comments for a chance to win a $100 VISA gift card.
 

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*Median healing time 4.1 days. 25% of users healed in 2.5 days.
**Among Over-the-counter products

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184 comments:

  1. I have been lucky to not have cold sores; if i did, i would not care about it showing, i would however try to minimize it and its duration.

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  2. tweet https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/580036752137572352

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  3. I try to stay confident by remaining optimistic even when the circumstances are trying and to look at each new day as a challenge and to be positive and not let things get me down! I have used this cold sore medication and so has my Dad and it really works great!

    My email jewelwood55(at)gmail(dot)com

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    https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/580038683274797056

    My email jewelwood55(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. HELLO, my way of staying confident and joyful is staying close to Jesus.
    Thank You for sharing on your neat blog+this giveaway!
    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  6. I feel most confident when I actually prepare for things and not procrastinate.

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  7. I try to count my blessings and remember to breathe!

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  8. I stay confident by being informed and prepared
    elena150980@yahoo.com

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  9. https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/580064264729169920

    elena150980@yahoo.com

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  10. I have not had a cold sore but my mother has and I have always bought her Abreva.

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  11. I stay confident by wearing makeup and styling my hair.
    kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

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    https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/580076910589317122

    kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

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  13. i dont get them but i have friends who do

    freebiel0ve@yahoo.com

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  14. tweet: https://twitter.com/akronugurl/status/580088136648273920

    freebiel0ve@yahoo.com

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  15. Wearing heels! Those extra few inches are a real confidence booster.

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  16. Having good posture helps. I'm a taller girl and it definitely boosts my confidence.

    mami2jcn at gmail dot com

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  17. tweet--https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/580092578537676801

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  18. If I am doing a presentation, I have it all mapped out with an outline before I speak, rehearse it, and then rehearse it again. I always feels so much better if I feel like I've worked out the kinks before hand!

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  19. I stay confident by practicing over and over and repeating positive phrases and motivational quotes in my head. I also put up motivational quotes around my home. yarbr012@gmaildotcom

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  20. https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/580193663369641984 yarbr012atgmail.com

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  21. Fortunately, I've never had a cold sore. I remember that each day is a new day and I'm delighted to be in it. This puts a smile on my face, and being able to smile my way through each day's gives me lots of confidence.

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  22. I love a pedicure and wearing my perfume that my Mom introduced me to by Christian Dior.

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  23. https://twitter.com/zanderbear/status/580200442308624384

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  24. I stay confident when I dress in one of my favorite outfits; always better too after having my hair and nails done too!

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  25. https://twitter.com/KRISOTTO2276/status/580206742379700224

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  26. https://twitter.com/NikiJohnson8/status/580229823613669376

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  28. I stay confident by remembering that life is short. I don't let the small stuff bother me.

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  29. I keep my confidence by staying positive no matter what & always being happy. I let nothing get in my way.

    Nicole.ddziedzic at gmail dot com

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  30. Tweeted: https://twitter.com/lil_lady_dz/status/580266058109456384

    Nicole.ddziedzic at gmail dot com

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  31. My favorite way is to wear a cute outfit and have a great smile.

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  32. https://twitter.com/dawnmonroe83/status/580322276702318592

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  33. When I'm nervous my chest and neck turn splotchy red....so on days I need to give a presentation I wear a turtle neck. It makes me feel more confident and less nervous!

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  34. I woke up on my wedding day with a cold sore! Needless to say, I did not know about Abreva then. It will be 43 years ago in May. Abreva is what I now use. I get them really bad, and so have tried lots of ways to treat them. But, Abreva works the best.

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  35. My favorite way to stay confident is always to have nail polish on that looks great! It sounds silly, but I feel like if my nail polish looks good, I feel put together.

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  36. Link to Tweet: https://twitter.com/sramt90/status/580391198906404864

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  37. My favorite way to stay confident is to know my strengths and weaknesses. As you learn who you are, you gain confidence in your strengths and also learn your weaknesses.

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  38. Tweeted- https://twitter.com/Cherie1629/status/580438036183441408

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  39. Tweeted- https://twitter.com/Cherie1629/status/580438036183441408

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  40. https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/580448472941334528

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  41. Walking daily, gives me confidence because I feel healthier and keeps me in shape.

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  43. https://twitter.com/SugDenise/status/580458787485663232

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  44. Call my mom- she knows me better than anyone, and can always cheer me up.

    chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com

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  45. https://twitter.com/LauraBessy/status/580588557808570369

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  46. I put on a smile and get on with my life!
    bingomamanorma at gmail dot com

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  47. I call on my sense of humor and try to remember most people are too busy worrying about their own perceived imperfections to worry about mine :)
    adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com

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  48. tweeted
    https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/581995614486941696

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  49. A flattering outfit and a nice haircut help me feel confident.

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  50. My favorite way to stay confident is to dress well and appropriately with great posture.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

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  51. -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/582010983897440256

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  52. My fave way to stay confident is to get my hair done and accomplish all my goals.

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  53. Tweeted https://twitter.com/AdorableSweetp1/status/582026606115340289

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  54. I get out of my own head by asking my hubby or best friend what I can do for them today.

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  55. https://twitter.com/Attea2d/status/582197528441040896

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  56. I stay confident by way of focusing on physical fitness and a healthy diet. The two combined boost my feeling of self worth.

    Hope to win!

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  57. My favorite way to get confidence is to wear a favorite outfit and fix my hair up.
    madelinebrubaker {at} gmail [dot] com

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  58. Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/582279845133996033
    madelinebrubaker {at} gmail [dot] com

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  59. 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

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  60. Tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/582304329794752515
    Thanks again
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

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  61. A good cover-up and healing aid (and knowing I’m doing the right thing in life)

    tvollowitz at aol dot com

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  62. My favorite way is to have a great smile.

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  63. i try and remember that all the bad things will pass.
    kayleefaith1228@aol.com

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  64. I like to remember to put a smile on my face. That helps me stay confident.

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    https://twitter.com/clc408/status/582506025108025345

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  66. My favorite way is to do my hair and makeup. That always gives me a boost. Thanks for the chance to win!

    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

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  67. tweet--https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/582514255779512320

    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

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  68. I like to stay confident by keeping a healthy, active lifestyle and surrounding myself with good people.
    prettyinhotpink6 at gmail dot com

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  69. Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/582554930638098432

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  70. I like to stay confident by working out and being silly.

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  71. smiling a great smile exudes confidence

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  72. https://twitter.com/dropastitch/status/582578360368406528

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  73. I remain confident just by being true to myself.

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  74. I stay confident by having a positive attitude.

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  75. I stay confident by trying to eat healthy foods.

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  76. Not letting negative opinions get the best of me gives me a sense of unwavering confidence. :)

    seasidemermaid@twc.com

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  77. https://twitter.com/crunchycolletti/status/582731024917909504?s=09

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  78. Doing nice things for other people gives me confidence.

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  79. My favorite way to stay confident is to have alone time every day. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  80. I tweeted: https://twitter.com/PuffyBiggler/status/582791154367746048

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  81. My favorite way to stay confident is to wear makeup!

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  82. my favorite way to gain confidence is to put on a nice outfit
    stigay at comcast.net

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  83. I put on makeup
    tina19820115@gmail.com

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  84. https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/583062959645159424
    tina19820115@gmail.com

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  85. I stay confident by doing what I can to fix the problem and then forgetting about it :) If I'm not thinking about it, it can't bother me! :)
    anastasia2013@gmail.com

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  86. Tweeted :) - https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/583556758318157824
    anastasia2013@gmail.com

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  87. I feel more confident when I am dressed nicely and have my hair and makeup done. I also feel better when I've worked out and know I'm taking care of my body.

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  88. I stay confident by exercising and always smiling!
    addictedtorodeo at gmail dot com

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  89. https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/584065220638875649
    onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com

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  90. I stay confident by making regular trips to the beauty salon.

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  91. Smile! It helps people smile back, which always boosts my confidence.
    onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com

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  92. Giving myself a lot of positive self talk helps keep me confident.
    thank you

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  93. Tweet https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/584210473169657856

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  94. 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.

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  95. https://twitter.com/smilekisses/status/585342580885483520

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  96. I always feel most confident in a new outfit!
    nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net

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  97. tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/585947672244158464
    nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net

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  98. I used to suffer from the dreaded cold sore but not anymore! My secret to cold sore less confidence ? Added vitamin Bs and folic acid. Seems to ward them off before they make an appearance...once there though Abreva is the only answer!

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  99. Exercising often! Being healthy helps me feel great.

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  100. I try to stay confident by eating well and walking every day.
    lazybones344 at gmail dot com

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  101. My favorite way is by wearing a smile and something comfortable
    mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

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  102. tweeted https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/587056113310429184
    mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

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  103. thinking positively helps me keep confident


    debbiebellows (at) gmail (dot) com

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  104. i posted a tweet here:

    https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/587306884886958080

    debbiebellows (at) gmail (dot) com

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  105. I try to feel confident by staying in shape.

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  106. I tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/SCDiver00/status/587328667266772993

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  107. The way I stay confident during cold sore season is to hold my head up and realize almost everyone has had one and to Abreva on it! my4boysand1@gmail.com

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  108. I tweeted my4boysand1@gmail.com
    https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/587352982166974464

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  109. By having faith in myself and knowing I can do anything!

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  110. Tweet: https://twitter.com/Lindiac/status/587378860188049408

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  111. i love wear makeup at times to help

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  112. https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/587387716234510336

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  113. I think positive thoughts and leave the negative out.

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  114. Tweeted: https://twitter.com/rhoneygee/status/587490728768643072

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  115. lol, half mental, half a splash of alcohol ;)

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  116. I stay confident by eating healthy, exercising and taking good care of myself.
    s2s2 at cox dot net

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  117. https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/587989832191909888
    s2s2 at cox dot net

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  118. Exercising is always a confidence booster for me!

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  119. tweeted https://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/588039883958128640

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  120. I stay confident by keeping active...playing with kiddos, exercising and cleaning!
    shiebs24 at gmail.com

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  121. https://twitter.com/shiebs24b/status/588058350417391616

    shiebs24 at gmail.com

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  122. https://twitter.com/kytah00/status/588181004499714048 afjackly@oakland.edu

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  123. SMILING (I JUST HAD MY TEETH DONE LOL) afjackly@oakland.edu

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  124. I stay confident by laughing


    JOE GERSCH

    JOEBISSY@MAIL.com

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  125. I try to exercise and eat healthy.

    motioncitycutie(at)aol(dot)com

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  126. My favorite way to stay confident is to do some form of exercise every day.

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  127. https://twitter.com/Liese2/status/588521187132637185

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  128. My favorite way to stay confident is to make sure I work out every day! Thanks for this giveaway!

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  129. Putting on an outfit that makes me happy, wearing my favorite makeup... it can really improves my mood and confidence !
    My email is redaurelie(at)gmail(dot)com

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  130. My tweet https://twitter.com/AurelieRed/status/588645150349361155
    My email is redaurelie(at)gmail(dot)com

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  131. I stay confident with a smile!! ky_grandma40@yahoo.com

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  132. I work out to stay confident
    pokergrl8 at gmail.com

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  133. 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.

    eswright18 at gmail dot com

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  134. tweeted

    https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/588678517392416769

    eswright18 at gmail dot com

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  135. Favorite way to stay confident is getting things done at work and at home...make me feel better

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  136. https://twitter.com/ardy22/status/588717635505934336

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  137. I stay confident in my life by being proactive. I also pray for help and guidance in the decisions that I make that affects my life.

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  138. Wearing a great outfit that I feel comfortable in is my favorite way to feel confident.
    dmarie824 at aol dot com

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  139. tweeted - https://twitter.com/dmarie824/status/588747841897533440

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  140. My favorite way to stay confident is by exercising.

    kport207 at gmail dot com

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  141. Buying a new outfit

    fmd518 at gmail dot com

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  142. I like to wear nice clothes to stay confident.

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

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  143. tweeted
    https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/588761219798020097

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

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  144. Having hobbies and activities that I enjoy and spending time with family helps me keep focused on what matters and helps my confidence.

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  145. My fave way to stay confident is to smile!

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  146. https://twitter.com/Stephanie64030/status/588810836384227328

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  147. My way of staying confident is to always try to have a positive attitude towards life.

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  148. Looking and feeling fit helps boosts my confidence.

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  149. I stay confident knowing that I do my very best at making delicious and healthy meals.

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  150. https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/588882903360217088

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  151. My favorite way to stay confident is to wear my favorite pair of earrings - I feel good with them on.

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  152. I stay confident by working hard and taking care of my family. That makes me feel good.

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  153. My favorite way to stay confident is to know that what way you are going is right, and then everything will work out.

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  154. I publicly Tweeted this giveaway: https://twitter.com/versatileer/status/588960955486380032

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  155. When I get plenty of sleep and eat well I get fewer cold sores and am sick much less. Staying healthy always makes me more confident.

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  156. Tweet - https://twitter.com/willitara/status/588977524052492288

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  157. I feel confident by by being myself. I am who I am so you have to like me or leave me. Thank you!
    crystalfaulkner2000 at yahoo dot com

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  158. My favorite way to stay confident is to wear my favorite outfit and have my hair and makeup all done up

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  159. https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/589031744927588352

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  160. New clothes make me feel confident

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  161. tweet https://twitter.com/iamdadtastic/status/589052396514385922
    iamdadtastic@gmail.com

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  162. Trusting GOD give me confidence
    iamdadtastic@gmail.com

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  163. Realizing that what other people think of me does not matter. What they think of me is more of a reflection of themselves and their own issues than it is of me and my lifestyle. :-D
    Angie
    14earth at gmail dot com

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  164. I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/589065888441176065
    Angie
    14earth at gmail dot com

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  165. (sorry, don't know if my earlier post took)
    I enjoy staying confident each day by making sure I stay positive, I meditate and use affirmations

    kacor7@hotmail.com

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  166. my #SweepstakesEntry tweet:

    https://twitter.com/thrincor/status/589104820721733632

    kacor7@hotmail.com

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  167. When I feel good. I feel confident.

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  168. I stay confident with smiling doing my hair keeping a postiveattitude

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  169. https://twitter.com/eaglesforjack/status/589138695610966016

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  170. Keeping a smile on my face keeps me confident

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  171. By displaying a smile and looking everyone in the eye

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  172. tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/589194030891806720

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  173. https://twitter.com/abner232/status/589232957304352768

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  174. I stay confident by staying fit!

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  175. I'm lucky to not have cold sores but should one appear, I know what to do. I stay confident in staying positive.

    Awesome giveaway!

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  176. I shared via Twitter...

    https://twitter.com/usairdoll/status/666352219143323649

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  177. https://twitter.com/wanderlustatdus/status/666358790984478720

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  178. My best way to stay confident is to smile. You are never completely dressed without your smile.

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