New Year resolutions aren’t just for trying to shed a few pounds or to break a bad habit; they are also a great way to re-energize your dating life! If you are looking for love in 2013, Dating Expert Jennifer Donnelly explains that the new year is a perfect time for singles to set new goals and start over with a fresh slate.
“It can be intimidating to look for love but it starts, and ends, with yourself,” says Donnelly. “Even a few simple modifications to your outlook can have a huge impact on your dating life in the long run.”
Below are Donnelly’s tips for making dating resolutions:
Take care of YOU. Donnelly explains that one of the most important factors to a good dating life is a taking care of yourself first. If you are healthy in mind, body and spirit, you are more likely to be outgoing and portray a positive outlook, something Donnelly says is essential when meeting new people.
Expand your knowledge. The more marketable you are, the more likely you are to meet other singles. Expanding your knowledge doesn’t necessarily have to mean reading an 800-page history novel, but rather picking up a new skill or hobby in which you’ve always been interested. Learn a new language or take cooking classes, for example. You never know who you will meet in the process!
Challenge yourself. Do something out of your comfort zone like traveling solo or something a bit less intimidating like seeing a movie sans companion. Being able to do these things on your own not only allows you to grow and become more independent, but also opens opportunities for meeting other singles with similar interests.
Switch up your daily routine. Go get coffee at a different time or get up a little bit earlier. Instead of coming home from work everyday and falling into the same routine, plan at least one or two activities during the week. This not only keeps you from getting stuck in a groove, but also makes you more interesting as you experience new things.
Be proactive. Really put yourself out there. Donnelly says that she finds most people have the hardest time doing just that. “You need to put your ‘cab light’ on so passing singles know you are on the market,” says Donnelly. “For example, next time you’re in an elevator with someone you find attractive, smile and say hi. It’s important to set goals that are results-oriented, like going out with two new people a month or joining a dating service.”
Story courtesy of It’s Just Lunch, the largest non-internet matchmaking firm in the world with an office located in Austin
