So when I last single I kept a journal for a bit and it helped to self reflect so I'm gonna do the same again. More for myself to be honest but happy for others to follow along and more than happy for any advice :D

I'm about 5 months out of a long-term relationship. Since starting dating again (about two-three months ago), I've been on a bunch of Tinder dates, all but one turned into 2nd dates etc with one turning into an exclusive thing for a few weeks before I called it off. Despite this I've not been on a date with anyone I'm super buzzing about.

Additionally I haven't got my confidence completely back, it was a a tough break-up over a long period of time with the relationship slowly breaking down which didn't help. Despite this self-loathing I've realised most of success with women (and more importantly in life) comes down to self belief (some call it 'inner game'). Time to get back!

I've realised today if I don't go out with the main intention of 'gaming' I won't talk or approach as my mind is on other things so I've set a minor goal to try and talk to 30 women a week.

Went out last night and spoke to the girls in my group but no one out of it, I was making eyes with a very attractive girl on the dance floor but didn't have the guts to go over and introduce myself (I realised when I was walking back I've not done this since being single last!).

Today, I went out and asked a girl for directions this is following what I learned in Mark Mansons book Models, I feel as if I'm at a sticking point as I've got used to asking for directions/the time but can't get to the next step (telling girls they are attractive on an intro) I overthink it and then bottle it!

Wasn't a huge volume around where I was but I missed at least three occasions to talk to very attractive women, so my plan next time is to go to the shopping mall where there's always loads of girls floating around! Here I will try and get over my approach anxiety using the 'hit-and-run' method!) 'excuse me, I just wanted to say I think you look really nice. Have a good day'. On the plus side a tramp called me good-looking haha!

Tomorrow I'm going to a mini festival with friends, so that should also provide a good opportunity planning on trying to speak to at least five women.

Also have a second date planned for Monday and asked another girl out on Tinder for next Thursday (lets see what she say's! Been messaging for over a week but she takes a day or so to reply...!).