Hi FDSers,

I am taking a break mentally and physically from trying to date as I would like to drop some weight and focus on leveling up. I realized I spent a lot of my mental energy and time trying to find a boyfriend (not strategically, but Pick me). Now that I've come to the realization dating a man cannot be the focus of my life, I want to level up. I have questions: What keeps you motivated to level up? How do you see through where you are to keep you working to where you need to be? How do you find female friends? What's the best way to level up on a budget?

Full D. I'm in graduate school undergoing a major career shift. My budget is very low so I am not all that equipped to go out and spend money on drinks. I'm in my 40's much older than my cohorts, so school is not really an option.

Thanks!