Raise your standards & Believe in yourself!

Be honest.....Are you completely confident and secure in your own shoes?

Do you believe in your own abilities?

.....or are you constantly questioning who you are as a person?

We all have our past, the experiences that shape who we are today. BUT those experiences do not have to shape your future.

If you don't believe in yourself, how can you expect anyone else to believe in you?

It is important to think highly enough of yourself and your capabilities in order to portray a positive image to others. Otherwise you will just reek of negativity and people will not want to be around you because you will bring them down with you.

Each and every one of us is born with special gifts and distinctive traits. The key is knowing what yours are.

See yourself as others see you. Embrace all that you offer & everything you contribute to those around you.

Try this exercise to lift your spirits & open your eyes about yourself.:

Take out a piece of paper. Review your life and list all of your achievements. You can write down anything and everything you view as an achievement. The event doesn't have to be a huge one to be viewed as an achievement in your eyes. List as many as you can. If you get stumped, ask loved ones & friends to help out.

Once finished, step back & take a long look at your list. Then pat yourself on the back.

You did all that! Yes, you!

In order to raise your standards & believe in yourself, you need to embrace self confidence.

Everytime you talk negatively about yourself or others, it lowers your standards so just stop it.

Don't be the one to gossip or talk down to others; take the high road with class & respect.

When we talk negatively, it exudes a negative energy toward people. You can literally feel the negative energy when you meet someone like this.

Stand tall & radiate self-confidence & positive vibes.

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Excuses.....

Does this sound like you?

~you have great desires, but the motivation or drive just isn't there.

~sometimes you are just clearly unmotivated to do anything.

If this is every now & then it would not be a big deal.

It's easy to come up with excuses to put off your dreams, goals, & aspirations. Otherwise there would be no need for personal trainers, therapists, self help gurus or even life coaches like me in the world.

But....where have these excuses gotten you? The exact same place you are today & the same place you will be tomorrow unless you do something about them. NOW

Why not commit to taking action today, not tomorrow, even if it's a very small step.

Stop waiting for your life to change for you, you need to change for your life.

Sometimes it helps to look at what you can accomplish every day, instead of looking at the large picture. Looking at a goal in its entirety is sometimes so overwhelming that it stops you in your tracks.

Anything is possible if you just break a goal down into bite size chunks. Do not set yourself up to fail by creating unrealistic expectations.

If a goal is important enough to you, you will find the means to make it happen.

Going for it is about taking one step after another, not worrying about the destination, just surviving the journey. Just go at your own pace, because it's your journey, no one else's.

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It's ok to make the 1st move......really

so you see this guy......you think he's kinda hot. You'd really love to talk to him, but you've been taught that it's the guys job to make the first move.

Come on!

Get off your butt & do something about your single girl status!

Or it just won't change.

Are you in a bar? Motion the bartender...tell them you want to order him a drink. Yes, this is ok.

Guys are in the bar to meet girls. Why are you there??

Smile at him, catch his eye.

Better yet, get up, go over & say hello.

Not that brave. Make up an excuse to talk to him. Whatever it takes.

Sometimes a guy is just as shy and nervous as you. Remember that. They don't want to be rejected either. They need a sign that you are willing and interested to talk. Give it to him.

The trick to starting a conversation is using an icebreaker. A small remark or question that can be directed toward absolutely anyone. Something that seems spur of the moment, unintentional, & casual.

Make the meeting look almost accidental.

Ask the time, or say don't you go to my gym..... think of a list of ice breakers beforehand so you don't get nervous and forget how to speak.

You aren't asking him out. You are just being friendly and sociable.

Keep it casual and you will get the result you want.

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Don't Drink & Date...

This should be obvious, but just isn't to some, so I will spell it out.

When you date, do not drink.

You think, O will just have 1.

Well, that 1 turns into 5 and next think you know.......

It's easy to lose count of how many drinks you've had when you are having a good time. And that is precisely when you don't want to lose count. I know and you know that you didn't plan on getting drunk. You just got caught up in the moment and the good time.

But next thing you know you're waking up the next morning in some guys bed whose never going to call you again.....end of story.

This is not what you want.

This is not what you are striving for.

You never want to drink on the first date!!

Drinking not only causes you to lose your inhibitions-as mentioned above- it can also make you do or say certain things that just are not appropriate on a first date.

Some girls think a couple of drinks to take the edge off is ok, but some just don't know their limit. So I say NO to any drinking on the first date. Politely decline.

Alcohol can give you a false sense of confidence.

Alcohol can also cause you to drunk dial. Something you don't want to do ever.

If you feel you cannot limit your drinks, date during the day.

the silent no.....

How can you tell when you are getting the silent no from a guy??

I can hear it now, Coach Amy, What is the Silent no???

Well, girls.....it's when a guy decides he doesn't really want to see you any more and he is too coward to come right out and say it so he beats around the bush instead.

For example, he may stop calling so much hoping you will get the hint or he may start getting busier and seeing you less so he doesn't have to spell it out to you.

BUT a lot of girls do not pick up on what is going on and they do the opposite.

If he stops calling, they start calling.

If he stops coming to their place, they start going to his.

These girls make it impossible for him to break it off.

Another sign of the silent no is he still sleeps over, but there's no sex.

So in this scenario, you must listen to a man's actions instead of his words. Watch the signs once again.

Now you are asking why would he keep you around if he doesn't have strong feelings for you??

1. He's a coward~It's easier to continue than to tell you it's over. He doesn't want to hurt your feelings.

2. He's bored~ He likes you but not enough to be exclusive. If someone he really likes comes along, he will hang out with you because you keep him busy on his lonely nights.

3. He's insecure~ you validate that he is good-looking & worthy. He would rather have someone than be alone.

4. He's using you~ he calls when he needs something & it's on his terms.

Common Excuses:

I'm not sure I can handle my job & being in a relationship right now.

My ex really scarred me & I'm scared to get close to anyone.

When a guy says this we think we can help solve his problems, but counseling him and trying to change his mind will not do any good. These are not the real reasons he doesn't want to see you.

Don't make him spell it out. Be smarter than that. Don't make it harder on yourself than it has to be. Read the signs. Turn and walk away with your head held high.

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a sense of urgency

The object is to create a sense of urgency in him. Make him think time is running out.

Your time is valuable & you need to be the first person to treat it that way!

When you first start dating someone, you should give him 2 choices of when he can see you and one of them should be a week night.

Your ultimate goal is to have him asking when you are available not the other way around.

If he is still repeatedly telling you when he is available, you are NOT creating enough urgency.

He must feel as if the pressure is not coming from your need to get married. Do not harrass him.

Do not say when are we going to get married.

Make a timetable~ ask yourself how long are you willing to date someone before deciding he's the one.

How long do you need to be certain?

How long will you date someone before making it official?

If you don't create urgency in yourself first & foremost, you will not ever be able to create any urgency with him.

You don't want to waste 10 years with a man who is never going to marry you. ~ It is easy to just let time slip away.

If you have found the right guy & you want to marry him, you need to decide how long you are willing to wait for him to propose. ~~ Doesn't matter what the length of time is as long as you set it & it's on your terms.

If you decide 4 years is long enough & that deadline has past, then you have to go.

Time to move on.

Stick to your guns.

Do not Share your timetable with him.

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You want what others have.......true or false?

By name it's called the Jones Effect. It means you want what other people have. We as people believe if someone else likes what we like, it validates it as good.

Most women do not want the guy they like to think they are into someone else because then he may get discouraged and give up. WRONG!!!!!

Bring it on Sister!

This is a huge misconception.

Guys are competitive by nature.

All he sees is someone else wanting you. That is a good thing. Other men should want you.

Seeing you talk to other men will not scare him off. It should only fuel the fire.

When you first start dating someone, you want it to be pretty obvious that other men find you attractive. Talk and be friendly with the men around you. Don't go overboard though.

It's fine for him to think you are out with other guys. Don't explain where you are or who you are with. He isn't your daddy. You want him to question if you have another date.

Don't hide the fact that you have guy friends.

You don't have to ignore guys at a party.

Don't be obvious, but don't hide it either.

Fuel the flame, girl. See where it gets you......

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There's no such thing as mixed messages

You just have to know how to read them.......

A man's feelings are not black & white.

~he asks for your number but doesn't call....

~he calls but not regularly.....

~all over you one night but not the next.....

?????

These are all clear signs of of moderate to low interest. If you are my client, I would tell you to drop this dude fast! Most gals would continue to blow up the guy's phone though. Not the right path to take......

Being persistent will not make him like you more if he's displaying these signs. It will do the opposite. Better to cut your losses now.

Here are some signs of interest:

~the look-when a guy is interested, you will catch his eye. He will stop & look.

~Questions-when he's interested, he wants to know things about you. He will ask.

~Change in attitude & mannerisms- there may be a sudden change in his tone of voice, attitude or posture, he may become friendlier or chattier.

Bottom line~~When a guy is interested he basically tells you before you can ask if you open your eyes & pay attention. Learn to read the signs.

There are no such things as mixed messages. The signs are very clear as long as you know what you are looking at.

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Filling your funnel.......

funny saying, huh?

Well, it actually means never let the dating pool dry up.

Date many guys at once until you find the one you want to settle down with.

This works for 3 reasons:

1. you don't get attached too soon~ you aren't sitting at home thinking about Mr. 1 and only. You will drive yourself crazy by obsessing about a man. When you see him again, he will know you've been sitting around waiting too.

2. You won't be a complete wreck if things don't work out~ your confidence won't be shattered if one relationship doesn't work out because you have others.

3. Your odds are better~ the more men you date, the more likely you are to find the one.

Attracting Attention.......

and now you say Coach Amy, I'm with a flock of other girls, how are the guys going to notice me?

This is true. Girls go out with other girls. A gaggle of them. Anywhere from 5 to 10.

The goal is to look different. You must make yourself stick out from the pack.

I know that this scares some girls to death. They want no more than to blend in.

But if you spend you life blending, you Mr. Right may never notice you.

Men love it when you give them a reason to come talk to you. A great reason to talk is something about your outfit. So make yourself stand out with your clothes for starters.

You need a couple of staple outfits that are sure to get you noticed.

If you know that certain items in your wardrobe drum up a lot of attention, then wear them often.

Now, I don't mean party girl clothes because as I often say if you look like a party girl, that is how you will be treated. We dress for the role we want.

Try some new styles that are a little unusual & see what kind of reaction you get.

Women are constantly copying each other & want to look like celebrities. They follow trends and replicate images they see.

This is a big no no in the dating world. You want to stand out from the pack. You want the guys to notice you instead of the other 10 girls you are with.

You do not want to blend in & if you are all dressed like the celeb you saw in the magazine, you are going to look alike.

In order to stand out, you do not have to be more attractive than everyone else.

Don't shy away from something that makes you different. Embrace it!

Remember, fitting in & looking like everyone else is boring.

And who wants boring day in & day out?

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How do I prospect???

If you are serious about meeting guys, then you will dedicate time to find/meet new guys. Modify your agenda to allow time to prospect.

Where are the guys you ask?

happy hours

work functions

sports bars

restaurant openings

pool halls

coffee shops

Basically just try new places.

The smart way to prospect is to go where the most opportunity is. Ask yourself, if I were a guy where would I be?

Change up your daily routine~ go to a different grocery store, switch gyms, try a different church.

It's really about putting yourself in different places at different times.

I must also say, yes, meeting guys at clubs & bars is totally possible. It's the exact reason they are there.

Most importantly, you must remember you can meet a guy anywhere!

Put more effort into your appearance. You just never know when you will meet the one.

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Meeting the Family

Ever wanted a handwritten guide to go by when you were meeting your boyfriend's family for the first time?

Well, here's one.

No matter where the first meeting with your man's family takes place, dress as if you are going to church.

Be polite. (duh, right)

Be correct

Insist he introduce you to everyone & stay with you for the first 5 minutes of any conversation.

Do more listening than talking~ you don't want them to think you are full of yourself right off the bat.

Limit yourself to 1 or 2 drinks no matter how much anyone else is drinking.

Arrive on time & leave early.

Simple to follow. I am direct & to the point.

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Changes

So there are going to be some changes going on around here.

From now on my blog will be focusing on dating.

Only.

I will be the Girl Power Dating Coach now.

I have been working with a mentor & she has helped pull some info out of me.

I want to empower girls to become confident, sassy, & strong women!

So be on the lookout for lots of great dating advice.

I plan on leading teleseminars.

I am going to have packages for coaching.

All kinds of great stuff to come so keep your eyes open.....

Tips for a Good 1st Date.....

1. Think Positively~ think about your wonderful attributes & not your faults. Take inventory of your skills, values, talents, interests, & heart. Leave all negative thoughts at home. You are absolutely wonderful & he's a fool if he doesn't realize it.

2. Keep Expectations in Check~ Do not start imagining yourself at the alter with your date. Do not jump the gun.

3. Dress Appropriately~ Be presentable, neat, well-groomed & in casual dress clothes. Strive to look like the girl next door & someone who would be proper to bring home to mom.

4. Pick a Quiet Place to Talk~ coffee shop or bookstores are good. Do not get involved in a meal because then paying may become an issue. No movies.

5. 1-2 hours tops~ the purpose is to get a feel for the person. Do not drag the date on. Leave something to the imagination.

There are 10 tips in all.......
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Know Your Product~ You, Silly!

I know that you have heard it a million times, but I am going to say it again.
Maybe this time it will stick.
No one can love you until you love yourself.
It's true!

Before stepping out on the playing field, there are a few things you need to get in order. You must understand yourself & love yourself.
Wake up every morning & say to yourself "I love & approve of myself."
This is a start.

There are a few things you really need to evaluate about yourself.
What are your goals in life?
What motivates you?
What are you passionate about?
What drives you crazy?
What makes you happy?
What would you be doing if you could do anything?

Now that you know yourself a little better, you are better equipped to step out onto the field.
Keep an open mind though. If you keep your mind open to exploring new things, you will find more interests & have a greater chance of finding a guy who shares them.

Remember, you must first love your product~ you!
If you don't like the product, then why should anyone else?

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The Don'ts of Dating

Don't Stalk
Don't look needy or desperate
Don't be overly aggressive or pushy
Don't make emotional decisions
Don't rearrange your schedule for a guy

Pretty straight forward, right?

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How to get your "Go For It" Attitude!

So you want to change........
you want to better your life in one area or another.....
BUT you do not.
Why is that?
What is holding you back?

Everyone needs a little attitude adjustment from time to time.
Here's a few tips to get a "Go For It" attitude so you can make that change you want in your life.

1.Who needs permission?- There isn't any reason you cannot do what you want to do. You do not need anyone's permission so stop asking for it! You just need to believe in yourself.

2. Who needs an invitation?- In today's competitive world, you are responsible for creating your own opportunities. You cannot wait for an invitation in the mail. The opportunities may just pass you up if you are.

3. Build a support team- get rid of all the negative people in your life who are pulling you down & draining you emotionally. This pulls your strength & self-esteem down with them. You need a team of supporters. People who will stand on the sidelines & cheer for you!

This can work in any area of your life.
Weight loss goals
Starting your own business
Getting out there & dating again

Try it & see how it works out for you.
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You Are Not a Princess

Okay Ladies, do I really have to go here?
No matter how much you expect to be treated like royalty, you are not a princess. Stop expecting unrealistic things if you ever want to get married.

Women with unrealistic expectations often never marry!
They are too busy knocking every guy down that tries to woo them.

Women who have unrealistic goals for themselves & their lives are not hanging onto a better life, but they are holding out for a dream.

If you work for or around rich & powerful men, you often find yourself thinking you must marry the same type of man. Really all you are doing is becoming your own worst enemy. What about all those guys who are still working their way to the top? Do you just shoot them all down without ever really getting to know them?

Take a deep breath & consider your options. Start dating men that you could possibly have a future with.

Also,do not allow your friends & family dictate who you date based on their unrealistic expectations. Just because your mom & dad do not think anyone is good enough for you, does not really mean that no one is good enough for you.

Yes, you should have standards.
However they should not be set in stone or you may pass up "the one."

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Did you know.....

that there is an age of committment for men. This is when they are more likely to get married.
If you are looking for marriage, it is imperative that you know these facts!

This age depends on the guy's level of education as well.
For example, guys who graduate high school but do not go on to college, will be ready to marry before the college guys are.

Men like to wait until they have entered the work force & have sowed their wild oats before even considering marriage. Women have it on the brain since childhood.

If you pressure him at the wrong time, he will run.
If you bring up marriage or your future together too soon, he will run.

It is important that you get all the facts before you jump into the dating world with the intent to marry.
I have the facts.
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Hello Everyone

I am a certified Life Coach.
The areas I specialize in are: Weight Loss, Dating, & Mompreneur.

I will be adding great info to this blog about these areas.
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I will be offering Weight loss group coaching in person & via teleclasses in the future.
I will also offer teleclasses for finding Dates & the relationship you have always wanted.
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