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The Singles Scene Column ©

Ready. Reset. Get Lucky

By: Kelly Leary, M.S., Founder of Revolution Dating

“Your relationship begins 1. Stop Doubting Yourself. You’re either working 5. “Move!” Movement is key and is a cure for
and ends with you.” ~~Yours hard or have worked hard your whole life. I ask many of mild depression and/or anxiety. The next time you find
Truly my retired clients: “When is it YOUR turn?” Why did you yourself plopping down on the couch after dinner, go for
Are you still hoping that wait so long to come see us? Go have some fun before you a 30 minute walk instead. The rewards of action versus
online dating will get better are too old to enjoy it! You are not a relic or anywhere close, stillness are too profound to measure. Your mind will relax
for you? Are you dating but let’s face it; if we don’t change it up now, that time will and create more space for loving people and thoughts. This
the wrong person or telling come. It’s inevitable. is medical science. You will sleep better too.
yourself you are “happy 2. Minimize Time Killers. Cease gossiping and 6. Reconnect by Disconnecting. Instead of spending
being single?” What have avoid those who gossip. Decrease your social media time. time alone in front of the television (in fantasy land) or
you done to improve your Who needs #FakeNews when you can live in the real world computer (online dating), make a date with someone you
social life so far in 2020? touching, hugging and laughing together? Get off those time- would like to get to know better--or make an appointment
Most of us are primarily wasting online dating sites. Stop dating that man or woman with me. (Do call quickly as my schedule is already
dedicated to our work and that you know is just not the “one.” Stop focusing your energy filling up for the month of March!) The point is: If you
home life which makes up 80% of our waking hours, and in a negative direction. Just say NO to anything that doesn’t don’t know anyone to connect with, we can help make
in some cases (like single parents or business owners who add value to your life. Say NO to people and things that no an introduction for you. We are named “THE Florida
comprise a large part of our client base) the percentages are longer serve your higher purpose (LOVE and HEALTH). Matchmakers” for a reason and introducing people is our
higher. It’s easy to get stuck in a routine and forget that YOU 3. Fear of Rejection is Fool’s Gold. You will regret skill. It is not what you know, it is who you know. It’s
deserve to enjoy YOUR life too. Falling back into your own the things you didn’t do way more than the things you did. simple. It’s math. It’s smart.
Groundhog Day vortex (recall the Bill Murray movie)--is Think Vince Lombardi, Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey. Rejection 7. Explore! Make new friends and see new places.
easier than you think. I bet many of you are already in your didn’t imprison them, so why should it freeze you? Quitters Challenge yourself. Awaken. It’s good for your brain...
own version of “wake up~repeat cycle” but there is hope for never win and winners never quit. The YOU of the past that not to mention your love life and your body. Dare to do
you too. The good news is you already know you need to loved life is still inside of you. Let’s find that person again. something out of your daily grind. Variety is the “spice
change your ways. Now all you need to know is how and 4. Cool Down Urges to Overindulge. Overdoing in of life” and will compliment your life, your year, your
find the who! food, drink, or any other vice is a surefire way to sabotage mind, heart and soul. You deserve it too. Refill that love
This month I offer you a list of rules to live and love the balance of your mind and body. Overindulging will tank. You have waited long enough and missed out on
by. In the next few weeks, try to balance familiarity with block your dreams of a life of love and happiness. If you find enough. Keep calm and get lucky in love--it’s March!
adventure...your duties with some rebellion...and watch the yourself to be overindulging and doing things you should You’re alive and the world is full of wonder this Spring.
doors of life open up to you. Consider the following to be not be doing or dating people you should not be dating, you Stop the madness, chin up, chest out and go for the
elixirs of luck and love. After reading, go live it up and “be are only destroying the chances of being the best you and connections you deserve!
the change” you seek. A stable romance can alter the biology opening up your center for love. You are essentially blocking
of your life and improve your overall sense of well-being. yourself from love. Dating on page 12

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