Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Dating Tips for Confidence

Dating Tips For Confidence
by Ian McNeice


To date successfully as both a man or woman you need to increase your confidence levels. Some things you can change quickly, others you will need to practice. Nothing will be achieved without trying that's for certain. If you never leave the house because you don't feel that great about yourself then unless you use Internet dating services only, no one will come to you. Follow these tips to increase your confidence levels whether you are a single man or woman:
First of all establish whether you are truly ready to meet someone new. If so then proceed. If not, withdraw and take your time.
Make a list addressing all the things you are not comfortable with about yourself. Be brutally honest
Establish which things you think people may not like about you and make a list. Get a second opinion too.
Start by addressing the way you look and the way you dress
Change the things most easily changed which you think you can do better. Do not worry over necessarily about what friends think
By changing the most basic aspects of your looks, lifestyle and regime you will instantly feel more confident. You will have a new you.
Ensure you are comfortable with any changes you make
Make sure you are in shape or attempting to be. If you are dieting or exercising remember to be patient as these changes, though dramatic, will take a little while.
Your confidence will grow as you feel better about yourself and others will sense it.
Start to change the routines that drag you down. If you associate with people who criticize you, lose them fast.
Start doing the things you wish you had always had the courage to do. Maybe a hobby, sport or society. You will never look back.
Learn to enjoy the smaller things in life and give yourself time especially for these things. If you like to cook for friends then start having dinner parties. Don't wait for others.
Stop accepting second best. Start putting yourself first as priority number one.
By looking and feeling good about yourself and widening your horizons your life has already changed for the better and your confidence levels are on the up.
Now start to be selective about what kind of person you really like. But by the same token talk to everyone. The more people who are interested the higher your confidence levels.
Start dating. If someone has asked you out, accept.
Set yourself some life goals as well as romantic goals. Other people love to associated with driven and goal-orientated people. Confidence breeds confidence.
Be proactive and ask someone out yourself who you like. Just do it and accept freely that some people will say no. But many will also say yes.
Learn to like and love yourself for who you are and what you want from your life. Do not allow negative family comments to influence you in any way.
Make conversation with the nice people you meet along the way.
Become sociable and look good at every opportunity. Be your own best advert.
Remember that your confidence levels will become sky high by people saying yes to you. This will happen when you select the right kind of dates for you so keep a realistic approach to dating.
Walk away from anything you don't like and instill a positive mental attitude in everything you do.
Stick with it and just keep going. Don't go back to what there was before. That's over.

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