Going on a first date can be really nerve wracking, so we’re here with some tips to boost your confidence ready for your first date! There are so many different things you can do if you’re feeling a bit nervous, from going to the gym to pre-prepping some topics and picking out an outfit that you’re comfortable in and makes you feel incredible. Our tips today are all super simple and will work no matter what kind of date you’re going on, from a tennis date to a fancy dinner date! 

Head to the Gym to Fight the Nerves:

Our first tip to help build your confidence ready for a first date is to head to the gym or do some exercise. Exercise can help to considerably reduce feelings of stress and nerves, along with boosting endorphins, to put you in a much calmer, better mood, ready for your date. This could be a weights session, your favourite gym class, or something like a walk in the sunshine. Just getting your body moving and clearing your head can really help to reduce nerves and therefore boost your confidence ready for the date! Going with a friend can be really great, so you don’t overthink anything and they can provide some great advice for your date. 

Think of a Few Topics:

Another thing to do if you’re worried about any awkward silences is to think of a few topics to discuss on the date. You definitely don’t need to plan this out exactly, but just having a few things to say in case things go quiet is a good idea. 

A few ideas include the following: 

• Where you’re both from 
• Hobbies
• Favourite films, books or TV shows
• Ask what they’re passionate about
• Travel

Something to remember though is that you aren’t responsible for carrying the conversation all the time, they should be contributing too. 

Put your Favourite Playlist on:

There’s nothing quite like putting on your favourite playlist to put you in the best mood, so put together one of your favourites and turn up the volume! Choose a genre that makes you feel great, even have a dance around if that helps. You could always combine this with our first step of going to the gym and listen to your playlist that way. 

Pick out an Outfit you Feel Comfortable in:

One of the most important things you can do for your confidence is to pick out an outfit you feel comfortable in. You don’t want to wear what you think someone else might want you to wear, but instead you should wear something that fits you wonderfully, you feel really comfortable in and that makes you feel incredible. When you wear something that you feel great and comfortable in, you’ll naturally be more confident. So, you could go for a real classic, such as little black dresses, then dress it up with heels and a clutch or down with boots and a blazer depending on the venue. Or, really show off your sense of style with your outfit choice and go bold! No matter what you go for, choose something that makes you feel great and you will naturally be more confident. 

Be Yourself:

Being yourself on the date is absolutely key to feeling confident. If you’re trying to act like a person you think you should be, it can really affect your confidence, so just be yourself and you won’t be worrying about whether you’re saying the right thing or not. Giving yourself reminders throughout the date to be true to yourself will also help to ease your nerves! Plus, when we’re talking about being yourself, don’t be afraid to smile! It can help to quickly ease any tension, put your date at ease and then you’ll also be putting yourself at ease in the meantime. 

Final Thoughts:

Nerves are to be expected before a first date, however there are some quite simple things you can do, as listed above, to help boost your confidence ready for a first date! Have a chat with your friends and family before you go too, as they will help to ease your nerves. Out of all the tips above, the best one is to be yourself and if the person doesn’t respond to how you are, then they were never the right person for you in the first place.