026. SELF DISCOVERY SERIES: THREE tips for taking yourself out on a solo date....AND why do you NEED A SOLO DATE ASAP (watch on YouTube)

"When you know yourself, things will fucking change." Summary In this video, Erica shares three tips on how to take yourself out on a solo date. She emphasizes the importance of getting to know yourself and how it can lead to a different and more authentic life. The first tip is to have an activity with you, such as a book or a journal, to help ease any discomfort of being alone. The second tip is to regulate your nervous system through deep breaths and looking around your environment. The third tip is to plan ahead and start small, such as going to a familiar coffee shop before progressing to a full dinner or attending events alone. Erica also mentions the benefits of solo travel for self-discovery. Takeaways Taking yourself out on a solo date is important for self-discovery and can lead to a different and more authentic life. Having an activity with you, such as a book or a journal, can help ease any discomfort of being alone. Regulating your nervous system through deep breaths and looking around your environment can help you feel safe and comfortable when alone. Start small and plan ahead, gradually progressing to more challenging solo activities. Solo travel can be a transformative experience for self-discovery. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Importance of Solo Dates 03:45 Nervous System Regulation 08:08 The Transformative Power of Solo Travel Connect with Erica IG Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/betweenportalspodcast IG Host: https://www.instagram.com/stayaliengetweird IG Host Personal: https://www.instagram.com/ericacrystellesmith YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@betweenportalspodcast Website: https://www.ericacrystellesmith.com Keywords solo date, self-discovery, getting to know yourself, activities, nervous system regulation, planning ahead, starting small, solo travel