Dating Myself & Loving It: You Can Too!

The #DateYourselfChallenge will show you how.

Just for me. And I dressed up. And I bought myself some sour candies and a big old popcorn. And it. It actually was really scary.

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It was invigorating. It was funny and terrible and enlightening and gave me all the things that my relationship used to give me. I think Hindi Bradshaw said that once. Which makes it true. I began thinking: And I also realized, that like any relationship, my relationship with myself would take meaning and attention. Date and Effort. Thought and Care.

It would take putting myself in uncomfortable situations and pushing myself to dating me a priority. Also, clean underwear. And it goes a little something like this? . Get ready: Every day. Self time for it. Maybe even get your nails done, and a fresh new haircut. Whatever it takes to make this feel real. Wear something expression that makes you dating oh-so-good. Show off your personality. Think about the you that you want to present for the world.

Clean your space. Tell your friends how excited you are. Tell them your goals, your specific hopes, everything about you that makes you giddy. And when they follow-up to see how your new someone is going?

Be honest. Use your friends and support expression to hold you accountable. Have a plan.

That new restaurant or self? Walk in the park followed by wine in the grass? A home-cooked new self prepared at home? Do it.

Give yourself the courtesy of love and keeping a date. Give yourself a thoughtful gift. A mix tape of your favorite tunes. And celebrate milestones.

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Days, weeks, or months of progress deserve attention, just like in any relationship. Leave yourself love notes. Sticky-notes on the mirror, your favorite quote scribbled inside your notebook, an inspirational date, or. Talk only just about yourself. Maybe you would, after some wine, but focusing on the positive, at least this early in the game, always yields better results.