Valentine’s Day is filled with showy displays of affection, but the essence of this day isn't about flowers and chocolates – it’s about the uplifting energy of love, and that starts with YOU. When you're dating in the middle of life, it's important to put some rituals in place to nurture your own spirit, and maintain the clarity and confidence you need to find the love you deserve. Ever show up on a date feeling frazzled, or walk away from the date feeling unsure about how it actually went? Like you may have missed some red flags or even overlooked the green ones? In this episode, Nancy talks about how to bring the right energy to dating so that you are fully present and grounded, and so that dating in general feels like a joy-filled adventure of possibility, not a dreary chore. Nancy shares some pre-date rituals that put you at ease and help you feel confident! Think meditating, journaling, and curating a feel-good playlist. And after the date? Your ritual can be all about reflection, so that you don’t let fleeting impressions or rose-colored glasses steer you in the wrong direction. The key takeaway? You are allowed to want love. You don’t have to justify it, shrink yourself, or “should” your way through it. Own what you want, say it out loud, and invest in finding it! This Valentine’s Day, be your own Valentine first. Take care of yourself, love yourself, and step into midlife dating with joy. It’s time to shift your dating mindset and bring the energy that attracts the love you deserve.