January: the Olympics of "new year, new me" chaos, is coming in hot. And guess what?

You’ve got three weeks to plan your winning strategy.

Wait… who am I kidding? The race already started, and you’re jogging in place with a cookie in hand. 

Yes, enjoy the holidays—stuff your face, (I already had a piece of homemade fudge this morning…) hug your family, spoil the kids and grandkids, and crush it at the ugly sweater party. But consider this the perfect undercover opportunity to get ahead.

You can deck the halls and draft your game plan. Multitasking? That’s just holiday spirit with ambition. 🎄

Ok, my current clients---take more photos so we can freshen you up!  Wanna be new clients?  Get on my “nice” list and let’s get you prepped for January fun. Click here.

1,  Reflect on What You Want

Define your goals: Are you looking for a serious relationship, casual dating, or friendship?

List your deal-breakers: Know what qualities are must-haves or no-go’s.

Clarify your values: Identify what matters most to you—shared hobbies, similar life goals, or specific traits like kindness or ambition.

2.  Don’t Catfish Yourself

Show up as you. That filtered, 2018 vacation photo? It’s a no. Confidence is hotter than Photoshop.

3. Snap Pics That Pop

It's time for your glow-up! Plan a photoshoot or dig into your gallery for photos that scream “I’m fun, approachable, and have a life.” Include a mix: 

- The “Look, I’m cute!” shot 

- The “I do cool things like photography” shot 

- The “Dogs love me, and you should too” shot 

No bathroom selfies—unless your mirror can teleport.  Or fish.

And, December is your iPhone opp month---no matter what you are doing---snap those baking with the kids, attending a holiday party, celebrating New Year’s Eve---You and I will have lots of photos to choose from the first week of January!

4. Bio = Bragging, But Make It Fun

Your bio should be like your favorite dessert: sweet, memorable, and impossible to resist. Sprinkle in humor, like: 

- “Fluent in movie quotes and fluent-ish in cooking (ask my smoke detector).” 

- “I’ll show you my world—through a camera lens.” 

Leave a little mystery—because nobody likes a spoiler. 

5. Sharpen Your Icebreaker Game

Ditch the generic “Hey, what’s up?” Instead, prep fun starters like: 

- “What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever Googled?” 

- “Best gift you got for Christmas?   Mine was…...” 

Remember, wit wins hearts. 

6.  Timing is Everything

Don’t rush. The right match might be a few swipes away—or might take a month. Stay patient and have fun!

7. Channel Main-Character Energy

Glow-up season starts now!

Try a new look, treat yourself to a self-care routine, and remind yourself: you’re the total package. Confidence is your secret weapon—so is the fact you love dogs. That’s always a bonus. 

Come January, you’ll be swiping with style, confidence, and an “I’ve got this” smile. Especially with a dating coach on your team. Let the games begin!

Questions:

So, what are you going to do new in 2025?

Now that much verification is done online and ghosting is at all time lows, are you willing to give online dating a another chance?

Do you think you are too old for a partner?    (Hint:  I just had an 71 year old man re-marry and I went to his wedding!)