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First
of all establish whether you are truly ready to meet someone new. If so then proceed. If not, withdraw and take your time.
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Make
a list addressing all the things you are not comfortable with about yourself. Be brutally honest
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Establish
which things you think people may not like about you and make a list. Get a second opinion too.
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Start
by addressing the way you look and the way you dress
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Change
the things most easily changed which you think you can do better. Do not worry over necessarily about what friends think
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By
changing the most basic aspects of your looks, lifestyle and regime you will instantly feel more confident. You will have
a new you.
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Ensure
you are comfortable with any changes you make
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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.
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Your
confidence will grow as you feel better about yourself and others will sense it.
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Start
to change the routines that drag you down. If you associate with people who criticize you, lose them fast.
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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.
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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.
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Stop
accepting second best. Start putting yourself first as priority number one.
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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.
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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.
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Start
dating. If someone has asked you out, accept.
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Set
yourself some life goals as well as romantic goals. Other people love to associated with driven and goal-orientated people.
Confidence breeds confidence.
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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.
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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.
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Make
conversation with the nice people you meet along the way.
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Become
sociable and look good at every opportunity. Be your own best advert.
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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.
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Walk
away from anything you don't like and instill a positive mental attitude in everything you do.
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Stick
with it and just keep going. Don't go back to what there was before. That's over