{"id":39281,"date":"2022-06-17T06:50:24","date_gmt":"2022-06-17T04:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=39281"},"modified":"2024-10-30T05:20:25","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T04:20:25","slug":"being-empowered-during-menopause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/being-empowered-during-menopause\/","title":{"rendered":"Being Empowered During Menopause"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many, menopause is a period of time that\u2019s daunting, dreaded, and seen in a negative light.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re bombarded with messages that lead us to believe that it\u2019s a horrible phase filled with hot flashes, <\/span>vaginal dryness<\/span><\/a>, mood and bodily changes, as well as sleepless nights.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And while yes, there are some negative side effects to menopause, there are so few individuals who actually notice the positive changes that allow them to truly blossom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Menopause is a brand new chapter for women. Moreover, many who have an open mind and an optimistic view on menopause often experience bouts of joy and a sense of freedom that had not yet been offered to them.<\/p>\n

Empowerment During Menopause: Transform Your Experience<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Today, we\u2019re taking the opportunity to shed light on the gifts that menopause bring. And yes, there are indeed gifts to enjoy. The transition into menopause offers women the chance to make more time for themselves, and to gain more clarity about the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How so? Well, one\u2019s brain actually rewires during menopause. It allows women to move away from focusing on meeting the needs of others, and instead, shifts their focus onto themselves and other interests. It\u2019s actually liberating, empowering, prompts self-sufficiency, and the opportunity to do the things they\u2019ve always wanted to do.<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, an early <\/span>1990\u2019s study<\/span><\/a> followed the lives of women for twenty years as they transitioned from mid-life (50-64) to late-life (over the age of 65). The results revealed that they experienced less negative moods and depression as they entered late-life. The study also found that those entering their 60s were more patient, less tense, and less withdrawn. In other words, there\u2019s a big rainbow waiting for those who go through menopause.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This may well be because, before menopause, women tend to gain their identity and self-esteem from family and relationships (i.e. their priorities are at home).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

During and after menopause, however, women tend to spend more time and <\/span>energy<\/span> with the outside world. Many find that they\u2019re more accepting of themselves and their bodies, and take on a new attitude that encourages them to branch out and experience new aspects of life.<\/span><\/p>\n

13 Ways to Feel Empowered During Menopause<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re experiencing menopause, or you\u2019re simply anxious about it, there are ways to negate or lessen the negative side effects and to create a life that you love for yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now is the best time to embrace this new chapter as your body goes into a new phase and your brain prompts you to seek outside joy and fulfillment.<\/span><\/p>\n