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Guess what? My latest podcast episode just dropped, and I thought, “Who needs to know about this first?”

We're diving headfirst into a topic that's as spicy as it is essential: learning to trust yourself in the world of dating.

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If you’re feeling pressed for time, I got you covered. Here’s the TLDR ➡️

How to Trust Yourself in Dating: 4 Must-Know Strategies

1️⃣ Get clear on your wants, needs, and values 🧠

Start by writing down what you want and need in your relationships (this can go for friendships too). Think of “wants” as the things that would make you smile, “needs” as the things that make you feel safe, and “values” as the set of principles you follow to live an aligned life.

Tip: If you get stuck, visualize what life would be like without some of these things. If not getting married would make your stomach turn, there’s a good chance that’s a need and not just a want.

2️⃣ Practice being alone 🙏🏼

One of the best ways to build self-trust is to get comfortable being alone. When you’re so afraid of being alone, you may water yourself down to avoid it, putting you at risk of putting other people’s needs above your own.

Instead, I want you to think of your favorite restaurant and make a reservation for 1. I do this every other week, but you could start with once every other month. This will help you realize that no one is judging you. In fact, people will admire your confidence to dine out by yourself.

3️⃣ Get in touch with your body 🫀

It’s important to notice how your body is reacting when you’re on a date or even in relationships. Is your heart racing because you’re physically attracted to this person? Or is it because you feel an insane emotional connection? Maybe it’s both. Maybe it’s neither and it’s your intuition telling you something is off. No need to overly focus on the message at this stage. Focus on paying attention to your body and take note. Don't worry, I’ll break down how to decipher the meaning of these signals in future episodes 😉

4️⃣ Let go of shame 🚫

The key to building self-trust in dating is not to feel shame about what comes up in strategies 1-3. Need something in a relationship that isn’t the norm? Embrace it. Feeling hurt by a joke someone said? Own it. The more you don’t shy away from who you are, the more self-trust you’ll build. And it compounds faster than that High Yield Savings account you just opened. 🎉

Remember, in the world of dating, you’re the main character. Enjoy the weekend, and if you reserve that table for 1, DM me with a food pic of where you went!

Stay intuitive,

Jason