20F. Normally, I’m a really easygoing person that’s goofy and talkative. It’s not hard for me to make friends and approach people.

But if I have a crush? Oh, boy. I tense up. I’m suddenly quiet, awkward, and don’t know how to hold a conversation. I’m suddenly a completely different person and I’m convinced that this is the reason that I’ve never dated.

What are some mental phrases or cues that I can tell myself in the moment that remind me to relax?