We so often hear about the importance of putting effort into dating your partner and being intentional about spending time with them, but what about dating yourself? As moms and wives, we are usually at the very bottom of our list of priorities, which takes us further away from who we are. In today's episode, we talk about how to date yourself. The relationship we have with ourselves will last our whole lives, and it is so important that we put time into cultivating and nurturing this connection. If you don't feel comfortable being alone, that is fine, but it is something you can grow to love. It is all about taking baby steps. We talk about the difference between self-care and dating ourselves, and hear about some solo date activities you can do. Alone time does not always have to be lavish; it just has to be something that you enjoy. We also talk about the pressure around getting into partnerships, how we can lose ourselves in relationships, the importance of normalizing time for ourselves, and reclaiming our identities outside of our roles. Our relationship with ourselves is for life, so it's time to start putting effort into it!

Key Points From This Episode:

• How Kelly and her husband prioritize date nights.
• Why Megan has put so much effort into dating herself.
• As moms and wives, we are often right at the bottom of our list of priorities.
• Our relationships with ourselves are the most important ones we have.
• Even though Kelly enjoys her own company, she does not prioritize time alone.
• The role that travel plays in opening your mind.
• Why it is so important to learn to enjoy spending time alone.
• The pandemic has allowed us to reflect on the activities that we make time for.
• Mom guilt is a real thing when it comes to spending time by yourself.
• Differentiating between dating yourself and self-care.
• People are not thinking about why you show up somewhere alone, so don't worry!
• If you feel super awkward hanging out alone, you can use a prop to look like you are busy.
• We don't have to wait for other people to validate our interests.
• It is completely normal to do activities without our partners.
• If you don't spend time alone, you won't ever discover what you like.
• When you spend time alone, you model this healthy behavior for your children.
• It is all about reclaiming who we are as women.

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