Tips to Relax and Ease Dating Anxiety

For some there’s nothing more nerve racking than going on a first, or even second and third date for that matter. If yoga isn’t your thing, try some breathing techniques right before your big date to relax yourself:

Autogenic relaxation: Meaning “something that comes from within you,” autogenic is a technique that combines visual imagery and body awareness. In imagining something peaceful and calming, you focus on your breathing while repeating words to yourself that reflect that feeling of inner peace.

Progressive muscle relaxation: Starting with your head and neck, slowly work your way down to your toes with the tightening and releasing of each muscle. Tense your muscles for five seconds, then release and relax for30 seconds, then move on to your next ones. In being aware of the sensations and impact such movements have on your body, you’re able to focus on something besides the stress in your life.

Visualization: How many times have you heard someone say “Just go to your happy place,” when things get rocky? That’s exactly what visualization is: picturing yourself in a place far away from the chaos that’s ailing you and in doing so, you’re freeing yourself.

-Estelle
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Estelle is the president/owner of Estelle Matchmaking, LLC a boutique matchmaking service for selective singles in the NYC area (including Westchester and Fairfield Counties) and South Florida