How to be Successful at Singles Events

How to be Successful at Singles Events

and not be a Wallflower

One of my favorite parts of my job is hosting singles events.  Our events are a great way to create connection with people who otherwise would never meet.  So we’ve designed it so that everyone gets to meet and engage in conversation. After seeing hundreds of singles at my events I started to notice patterns.  I noticed who was going to be successful and who wasn’t going to be successful.

So I’ve created some key takeaways to help you be successful at making connections at events and even out and about.  

Watch the video below for some key tips on how to make the most of your next event.

New Podcast! All about Dating, Love, Relationships & more!

New Podcast! All about Dating, Love, Relationships & more!

I launched a Podcast a few months ago and I just realized I forgot to put it on the blog!  I’d love for you to go over and join me on the podcast.  I’ll be talking about everything dating, love, relationships, and more!

I want this to be an unfiltered, raw, full of tips podcast.  I’ll be bringing on SPECIAL guests to bring different perspectives, topics and expertise to the show.

So I’d love your suggestions on what you would like to hear on the podcast.  Send me all your questions, comments, juicy dating stories and more!  Also be sure to subscribe, share and review the podcast! The link to the podcast is below.

Can’t wait to hear from you!

XO,

Amanda Rose

Click here to go to the XO Amanda Rose Podcast on iTunes  (The podcast can also be found on Spotify and Amazon.)

 

Modern Dating:  Better or Worse?

Modern Dating: Better or Worse?

Dating has changed so much over the last decade. The norm for finding love use to be staying in a relationship with your high school sweetheart or finding someone in college or at the local bar.

Today we can find potential amazing matches across hundreds of miles and connect with people with various lifestyles. Technology, dating apps & online dating sites are right at our fingertips. We are so use to convenience and having everything in our reach at a moments notice that this comes into play with our dating life.

So you think modern dating would be much easier than a decade ago but it often seems harder to find that perfect match. We could have dates multiple times during the week with all the dating apps out there! And when this happens expectations often get distorted. We start always looking for the next best thing. Instead of focusing on what we need vs what we want we lose sight of a true great match.

Want to know the best tips to succeed in modern dating? I have 9 tips to help you date successfully, have fun and find love.

1. Know your self worth.

Focus on creating a healthy self love and acceptance of yourself. Be the best version of you. If you want someone with a 10 personality be a 10. Also find your passions and who you are as a person before you bring someone else into your life.

2. Set realistic expectations.

I see people that set unrealistic expectations so much! And it always sets them up for failure. Focus on your needs vs any unrealistic wants. What are your values and non negotiables? If you have an attractive partner but the values are off the relationship will most likely end in heartbreak. Know your standards and values before you start dating. And make that your #1 priority in a partner.

3.  Be open minded about where and with whom you could find love.

Don’t limit finding love to certain social circles or demographics. Really reach out and find new places to hang out and make an effort to meet new people.

4.  Be bold.

If you see a cute guy at the coffee shop or on the elevator, talk to him! You never know what amazing connection you could make. Don’t take the chance of missing the man or girl of your dreams because of fear. Making new connections is so important!

5.  Be true to you.

Do not try to become someone just because you think someone will like you more. You are beautifully uniquely you. Continue to grow into the person you are meant to be. But don’t change your passions and core values for some else. You will end up miserable and this is not living authentic.

6. Let go of the past.

One of the most important steps to finding love is moving forward. Don’t hold on to your ex. There is a reason the relationship ended. Why are you dwelling on a relationship that is over? Why stay with a person that didn’t choose you when there is someone out there that would do anything to be with you?

7. Forgive.

Recognize your past hurts, feel all the hurt and pain and then let it go. We all have stories to tell of heartbreak, unfaithfulness, abuse, and the unthinkable. You are better than all the pain in your life. You were made with a purpose. Forgive those who hurt you and move ahead. Do not let them have one more piece of your precious energy. Use your energy on healing and creating healthy relationships.

8.  Practice loving yourself.

Surround yourself with things that make your soul smile. Look in the mirror and tell yourself how great you look. Speak and think positive life giving thoughts. When we know our worth that begins to reflect in the relationships we chose. Which is more healthy relationships.

9.  Finally, don’t give up hope.

The perfect match is out there. Sometimes it takes time to find true love. It’s just a matter of weeding out all the bad dates and finding that one amazing partner. All the scars from the dating battlefield will be worth it I promise.

Now tell me how you’re actively dating and looking for love with all the modern technology advances? I’d love to hear all your stories!
XO, Amanda
Spring Clean Your Love Life!

Spring Clean Your Love Life!

Hi loves!

Are you ready for some spring cleaning?

 

I love spring and how it represents growth and upcoming warm weather!  I’m preparing to do some spring cleaning and declutter as we prepare to move into a new house.  It makes space for new beautiful things that I can bring into my life. The thing is we don’t just have to spring clean our house, we can do a relationship cleanse.  We can do some spring cleaning in our love life to prepare to manifest love.

 

When we make space for love we invite more love in.  If our life is full of clutter from past relationships we block love.  New fresh love can not flow in when we hold on to the past. We have to declutter our hearts, our hurts and our disappointments to allow new relationships to flow to us.  When we do this we start to energetically cut the cords of the past and allow new opportunities into our life.

 

When I started to spring clean my love life I started to let go and release all the things of past relationships and also started to make room in my house.  I got rid of anything representing past relationships including jewelry, pictures, gifts and more. Then I started clearing out space to let someone new in my life.

 

Are you ready to make space for someone new?  This is how to do it:

 

  1.  Release energetic ties to past lovers. This is one of the most important and essential steps to find a new healthy love.  Any ties with past lovers and relationships will keep us from finding a new healthy relationship. We have to release the ties to let new love in.  You might be thinking but I’m over my ex why do I need to release energetic ties?

 

Energetic ties are made with each relationship. These ties can be emotional, traumatic, sexual, broken promises, hurts, disappointments and all the memories that tie us together.  When we don’t properly let go and heal from a past relationship the energetic ties remain in place. When we still have energy going out to a past relationship in any form it will block a new relationship.  The block can come in the form of not finding a new healthy relationship, repeating past relationship patterns, creating limiting beliefs around love, and creating conflict and emotional blocks in new relationships.  

 

Click here to listen to a meditation on Releasing the Past. 

 

  1.  Make room in your home.  Start clearing out clutter and anything tied to past relationships.  Make space in your closet for the partner that is coming to you. Clean out your bedroom and make it a peaceful sanctuary.  Throw away any gifts from past partners, lingerie that you once wore, photos and any other object that represents your past relationships.

 

  1.  Clear space in your life.  Are you working too much? Do you have anytime to date?  Start clearing time each week to find love or date. If your schedule is too packed for a little free time how do you expect someone else to fit in?  To find love we have to be intentional and take action to create a life that allows love in. So until you have a date scheduled on that free Tuesday night practice self love, go to a new place, attend an event.  The universe responds when we show up. And you never know who you’ll meet in the long run.

 

What are you going to do this week to spring clean your love life?  Drop your experiences below. I’d love to hear how it goes!

Invoke Your Inner Badass

Invoke Your Inner Badass

Invoke Your Inner Badass

It’s Saturday and I’m feeling freaking full of gratitude, peace and love.  Yes all the hippie qualities that I’m wildly obsessed with.  I got invites to parties and bars this weekend but I’m so loving the party at my house.  I’m at home with my kids, I meditated and did a total goddess yoga flow, filling my body with pure raw foods and working on creative content for my business.  That’s what gets my energy juices flowing.  I would rather zen out then hit up the hottest party.  I would rather explore and travel than spend my time at a club.  I feel like I have reached my inner badass and I’m so in love with her.  If you’re inner badass is party hopping then rock on sister.  That’s just not me anymore.  But don’t get me wrong I love a good glam party once in a while just not the club hopping type.

I spent 30 plus years trying to uncover and figure out my inner truth and authenticity.  I was afraid that if I let all that out I would be rejected and ridiculed.  Which is right, I was rejected and ridiculed by some when I started speaking my truth. In that process a funny thing happened.  The yucky vibers,  the people that held me back from experiencing my greatness, the toxic relationships and everything in between started dropping out of my life.  I lost  friends and family members during that time.  But those people were not my people.

As I reflect on my life and the people I’m surrounded with today intense gratitude fills my heart.  The inner circle of friends that I have are powerhouse, authentic, truth tellers, bad ass, empowering, world changer people.  I socialize with dreamers, entrepreneurs, entertainment industry influencers and bad ass every day people.  This did not come overnight.  It came from a process of mindset, behavior and environment changes.  I made a conscious decision I wanted something better and bigger than the mediocre that surrounded me.  If you want a change in your life, or if you’re tired of where you are now and know there’s more to life than this, I’m here to tell you there is!  It’s time to tap into your inner badass and let her roar.

My inner badass was a process and I’m still working on her everyday. This is about rising up and being absolutely in love and confident with who you are.  My biggest dream is to see all women tap into their God given power and create a life they are absolutely wildly in obsessed with.  So I’m going to share with you my 5 top tips to invoke the inner badass within you.  The same things that changed my life and put me on the path to success.

  1. Clean Sweep Your Inner Circle.  Have you heard the saying your future is determined by the 5 people you’re closest to?  Well it’s true!  If your inner circle consists of people who gossip, have no ambition, gold diggers aka women who want to mooch off others, complainers and naysayers then you’ve got some serious sweeping to do.  Start networking and making connections with people who are where you want to be.  I have the confidence to walk away from any person that gives me yucky vibes.  Like if you don’t make my energy radiate – peace out sucker. Spending time on negative energy suckers is a waste of time.  They will emotionally drain you and limit your ability to succeed. Be choosy of who you let into your life!  You have one beautiful life surround yourself with people who radiate with good vibes!
  2. Mindset is Everything.  Get yo’ mind right!  If you’re dwelling on limiting beliefs and thoughts then that’s where your life is going to stay.  Badass women know that their thoughts shape their life.  What are you telling yourself every single day?  Is it I’ll never get out of this situation or is it I have the power to create the life of my dreams.   Fill your life with positive, life giving, powerful thoughts with books, affirmations, podcasts, tv shows, and eliminate everything else. I only watch positive tv shows, I listen to powerful podcasts while getting ready, I have a Girl Boss music playlist that inspires me, my book shelf is full of empowerment self help books and my bathroom mirror is full of affirmations written in lipstick.  I soak that stuff in!   If you want to become a badass you have to make some changes worthy of badassery.  
  3. Gratitude.  Before I even get out of bed I think of 5 things I’m grateful for.  It immediately puts a smile on my face, creates a success mindset and sets my day. Instead of dreading the new day I’m ready to tackle it and do amazing things.  I also keep a gratitude journal and write down those 5 things while meditating.  Successful people practice gratitude! Practice an attitude of gratitude.  
  4. Meditation.  Meditation is a key part of my life and success.  I meditate every day, no exceptions.  I find a comfortable spot and meditate for at least 10 minutes.  i might light a candle, zen out on my yoga mat or just sit somewhere with no distractions.  My spiritual practice is the foundation of my life.  Get connected, pray, meditate, God designs things to happen beyond our wildest imagination and will guide us in the process. That daily 10 minutes of quiet will change your life.
  5. Inner and Outer Wellness.  Taking care of my body is also a spiritual practice.  Our bodies are temples housing some amazing stuff.  If we feel like crap how are we going to enjoy life and accomplish all that we want to?   What you put in your body comes out.  So if you’re filling up on all this processed junk it’s going to reflect in your appearance and how you feel.  I challenge you to eat complete raw unprocessed organic foods for 30 days.  The change will be shocking.  When I first tried this I did it for 21 days, lost 13 lbs, my energy level rocketed, my skin was glowing and I felt absolutely amazing.  I also have a daily yoga practice.  Yoga was life changing for me!  My stress levels diminished, my body was leaner and more flexible, sex life sky rocketed, back pain disappeared and it is the best natural high I’ve ever had.   

Ok goddesses, what changes are you going to make to tap into your inner badass?  I want to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

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