Don’t all the best humans have a feeling of inadequacy when going out on a date? Ain’t that a thing? The most thoughtful people are so often too introspective and self-critical. It’s easy to get fixated on insecurities, especially because of the ubiquitous media’s idealization of what the ‘perfect’ life looks like, but it’s important to remember you are absolutely perfect as you are.

Whenever you are overthinking about yourself, try shifting your mindset towards asking yourself if the other person is good enough for you. And when you are out on a date, you can use anything that’s happening around you to become present instead of being in your head. Just focus intently on whatever’s around you without labeling, opinionating on, or judging.