Having First Date Jitters? Here Are 13 Tips To Keep It Cool (4 of 4)

Turn it into excitement

Seriously, why are you even the slightest bit nervous? You were yearning for this day and it has finally arrived. Indulge in some skincare, go to a spa, tell about it to your bestie. There is nothing to be anxious about. It’s going to be a great evening. You can talk to them to your heart’s content, get to find out common interests, and ask away anything you have been meaning to. If this didn’t excite you, think about the good food and your favorite choice of dessert.

Try aromatherapy

Your olfactory sense can serve more purposes than just enabling you to choose the best coffee shop in the neighborhood. Aromatherapy is a means where a diffuser is used to fill the surroundings with a pleasant-smelling essential oil such as lavender or eucalyptus. Such aroma is known to soothe the mind and bring oneself out of a panicky state. Don’t have a diffuser? A scented roller pen will do the same job.

Keep your options open

Close gates to the queries flooding in your brain in regard to how and whether you will take it forward. This is the first step you are taking to know them better. You both might not connect at all or have a nice time and decide to do it again. Putting unnecessary pressure on yourself to build a connection is ridiculous. Kevin Darné, an author and relationship expert, advises us not to act as if one is already in a committed relationship. We understand that adopting such a mentality may be hard, but it’s a must for your peace of mind. Make the most of your date. No matter how things roll out, you will always be freaking out if you don’t have a hold on your thoughts.

Take a deep breath

If none of the above points work for you, look at it this way: it’s just a date. It is okay if it doesn’t turn out the way you expected it would. Just be yourself and let the conversation flow naturally.

Truth be told, that’s all the ‘work’ you can put in to make it go well. Therefore, take five deep breaths and allow yourself to relax. Relationship expert Dr. Linda Humphrey says that when you take deep breaths and visualize being calm and composed on the date, you will realize that you have been fretting for no reason.

This brings us to the end of our suggestions to get rid of first date jitters. Aren’t you feeling a little better by just reading these without even trying them? Imagine the change you’ll feel once you put them to test.