HOW TO BE GREAT ON A DATE

 
Our tips on how to impress a prospective romantic partner 

Letâs face it, going on a date can be a nerve-wracking experience, but it doesnât have to be that way. With a bit of mental preparation, the right outfit and some good old-fashioned skin and hair pampering, you will be well on your way to impressing your date. But for that extra bit of magic, youâll need a generous helping of confidence to let you radiate your inner beauty. So how do you get it?
Allow professional life coach Rebekah Fensome to explain. Hereâs how to be great on a date.

Self talk Make a list of all the negative beliefs you have about yourself and make them positive. For example, if youâve said, âI donât think Iâm very attractiveâ change this to âI AM very attractive!â This turns a negative thought into a positive affirmation and you should aim to say these statements aloud every day until you start actually believing them. This is a powerful technique as you are literally talking to your subconscious where all your negative beliefs about yourself are stored.

Whatâs your agenda? Before going on your date you should decide what you want out of the experience â is it just a bit of fun youâre after or a long-term partner? Decide what perception you want the other person to have of you and decide in advance the one thing you want them to remember about you

Work on your inner beauty It may be a cliché but beauty really does come from the inside. It is not just about aesthetics. If you think someone is too good looking for you, think again. Itâs very possible they may not be very nice on the inside! Before you start dating, make sure you have inner strength and are backing yourself 100%. This inner confidence will then shine through and make you glow from the inside out.

Make yourself feel good Once youâve worked on your inner confidence, donât undermine this by not dressing for success. Wear things that make you feel confident and sexy. Also, spend time on yourself. Go to the hairdressers and the gym. Go for a massage and eat the right food. It sounds simple, but most of us just donât do it. Looking after yourself tells you â and everybody else - that you have respect for yourself.

Boost your confidence Confidence is perceived as being one of the most attractive traits in an individual. Give yourself a confidence booster by flirting with someone in a bar or go out for dinner on your own and make eye contact with people.  Do something that you would never normally dream of doing.

Donât give the game away People who tell their whole life story in one go quickly lose all their mystery and interest. So donât give the whole game away, as it makes you less attractive. This includes the obvious: not talking about past relationships. Also, donât feel as if you need to be doing all the talking. You are more powerful as a listener rather than babbling on to fill space.