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Want to Meet 'The One'? Change These Beliefs Immediately

What you think, you believe and what you believe becomes your reality. So when it comes to dating, if you believe that...all men are trash, the dating apps don't work or guys are just looking for sex, then chances are you'll live that experience. These things will become a self fulfilling prophecy because that's the energy you'll take into online dating.

In this blog post, you’ll discover the new mindset you need to adopt so you can enjoy your dating era and finally meet the one you deserved all along.

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An Unforgettable First Date (For All The Wrong Reasons)

Let me set the scene: it's a Thursday evening in London, and I'm gearing up for a first date with someone who isn’t my type but seems promising. I've had my fair share of dating adventures in the past four years of single life, but this one... well, let's just say it's one for the books.

Get ready for this comical and cringe-worthy story of a first-date experience that wasn’t what I expected. Cringe along with me as I reveal all the gory details of the hilarious nightmare that was a first date.

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"Do you swipe right if their mate's more attractive?!"

Who should pay on a first date? How do you deal with rejection? And most importantly, do you swipe right if their mate’s more attractive?!

In this blog post, we're diving into a range of interesting questions submitted by our listeners. These questions touch on various aspects of dating, from dealing with rejection to navigating the world of dating apps and even handling blind dates set up by friends. So, buckle up as we explore these topics and provide some valuable insights.

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What It Really Means When You Get Ghosted

Getting ghosted can be a bewildering and disheartening experience, but before you let it shake your confidence, let's break down what's really happening behind those silent screens and unanswered messages.

In this blog post, we dive into what it really means when you get ghosted by someone and the key thing you need to remember the next time it happens to you.

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How to Act & Feel Confident Before a First Date

You’ve matched with someone, had a bit of a chat back and forth, and they’ve asked you out on a date - yayyy! Whilst you’re excited at the prospect of meeting them face to face, there’s a part of you that feels anxious and worried about making a good first impression.

It’s completely normal to feel nervous before meeting someone for the first time and in this blog post, I’m sharing how to act and feel confident before a first date so you can leave the anxiety at home and focus on having fun with your latest match.

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How to Think Confident Before a First Date

Going on a first date can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. The anticipation, the butterflies, and the desire to make a great impression can lead to anxiety. However, the key to a successful first date lies in your mindset and how you perceive yourself.

In this blog post, we'll explore valuable insights and techniques to help you think confidently before a first date. By the end of this post, you'll have the tools to boost your confidence and make your next first date a memorable and enjoyable experience.

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Dating Mindset Shifts You Need To Make Immediately

Are you stuck in a dating rut, feeling like you're trudging through an endless cycle of disappointment and frustration? It's time for a change, and that change starts with your mindset.

As a Confidence Coach, I believe that what you think you believe, and what you believe becomes your reality. In this blog post, I’ve highlighted the key mindset shifts you need to make around dating to transform it from a chore into an exciting and enjoyable journey. 

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If I Wanted to Date Again After a Toxic Relationship, This Is What I’d Do

Healing is an ongoing process; it's not a quick fix or a magical transformation that happens overnight. It's more like a journey, a series of steps towards rediscovering your best self and finding the love you truly deserve.

This blog post is a summary of the below podcast episode and highlights the key steps I took to heal after multiple toxic relationships so that I could start dating again, with confidence.

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How to Know If You Should Delete Everything After A Breakup

In 2012, I went through my first of two catastrophic breakups. To help me process the breakup, my friends thought it’d be a good idea to take my phone and delete all evidence of the relationship.

They deleted every message he'd sent. They deleted him off Facebook. And they deleted his number. But I couldn’t handle it. So the questions is: How do you know if you should delete everything after a breakup?

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6 Signs Your Ex Wasn't the Love of Your Life

Forget the daydreaming. Forget the romanticising through rose tinted glasses. Forget feeling like they were your one chance at love.

It’s time for you to move into a more empowered state where you can shift into acceptance of the situation. To help you do that, I’m sharing 6 Signs Your Ex Wasn’t the Love of Your Life.

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Were They Really Your Best Friend?

I’ve been in 5 relationships since I was 17. One fizzled out after two years, one was destined to be temporary, one ended in a screaming match and me moving to another island, and two ended in catastrophic heartbreak. They were unexpected and shook me to my core.

After both of these breakups, I kept repeating the same thing to myself “But he was my best friend”. I felt like I’d lost more than just a lover. But were they really your best friend?

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How to Self Care When You’re Going Through a Breakup

A relationship ending can be one of the most difficult experiences to go through. It can be especially hard to practise self-care when you’re in the process of healing from a breakup. However, it’s important to remember that taking care of yourself is one of the best things you can do to get yourself through the difficult time.

Learn how to self care when you’re going through a breakup, including the three layers you need to work on and my go to self care activities when I’m struggling.

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How to Break Up with Someone in the Kindest Way

Ending a relationship is never easy. When you come to the realisation that your relationship just isn’t working for you anymore, it can be hard to know how to approach it with your partner.

Whether you’ve been together for a few months, a few years or a few decades, the last thing you want to do is hurt them. But how do you break up with someone in a kind way?

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How to Know If You’re in the Wrong Relationship

Everyone deserves to be in a loving, healthy relationship where they feel supported, empowered and safe. But how do you know if you’re in the wrong relationship?

Relationships can be confusing, especially when it comes to deciding if something is worth staying in or walking away from. It can be difficult to determine when something is not right, when to draw the line, and if it’s time to move on.

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