DeepSummary
In this podcast episode, Lyss documents her preparation for a first date with a man she met through Instagram while in London. She expresses skepticism about dating someone from social media due to past experiences of men using her for her influencer status and connections. However, she decides to give this person a chance, though her intuition is uncertain about the situation. As Lyss gets ready, the man cancels on her two hours before their planned meetup. Initially disappointed, she takes it as a sign to date herself instead and has a relaxing evening alone.
Lyss reflects on how she has grown to not take such cancellations personally anymore. She emphasizes trusting the process, not comparing her timeline to others, and enjoying her life's journey. Lyss encourages listeners to adopt the same mindset when facing rejection or plans not working out, believing the universe redirects them to something better.
By the end of the episode, Lyss feels empowered and at peace with the situation. She expresses gratitude for being able to document the experience as an example of the importance of dating oneself and not settling for anything less than someone who truly values and makes an effort for her.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Don't take rejection or cancelled plans personally; view them as the universe's redirection.
- Avoid comparing your life timeline to others'; trust your unique journey.
- Have the confidence to leave situations that make you uncomfortable without guilt.
- Embrace periods of being alone by dating yourself through self-care.
- Let go of expectations when dating and go with an open, non-judgmental mindset.
- Focus on self-love and being the person you would want to date.
- Trust your intuition when meeting new people, even if uncertain at first.
- Don't settle for anyone who doesn't fully appreciate and invest effort in you.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “So I'm taking this as a blessing in disguise onto the next, and I'm gonna actually take myself on a date right now. So I'm gonna bring you guys along to take myself on a date tonight.“ by Lyss
- “But now I'm just. I feel, like, free and a sense of empowerment every time things like this happen now because I know it's just the universe redirecting me into something so much better.“ by Lyss
- “Don't compare yourself to anyone else's timeline, whether it be in dating or career or anything in your life. If you see someone else out in love on a date, enjoying themselves, if your friends are in relationships, if you know everyone that you know is getting married or whatever it is, that's their timeline. That's their path, okay? You have your own unique path, and you don't have to rush or force shit to make shit happen just because everyone else is in their own unique stages of life.“ by Lyss
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Date Yourself Instead
Lyss Boss
1/29/24