I have a friend, Jamie, who has no social life. Not because she doesn’t have the time, but because she jams her days with so much hustle and bustle that when evening rolls around, she’s exhausted. She’s stuck in the running wheel of life’s worn-out routine and has no energy left for dating. I think she likes it this way because it minimizes her risk of being disappointed or hurt by the opposite sex. I have another friend, Charlotte, who is the queen of hustle.

If shy away from spontaneity, commit to one weekend night per week for socializing whether with friends or a date and plan for it at the beginning of the week. Allow a weeknight for dating too. Want to make it even easier? Post a free profile and let Loveawake.com do all the work for you. You can use a quick search to locate quality singles in your area and spend your evenings talking to people you know interest you, rather than hoping to find someone at random clubs and bars.

Does your schedule not only interfere with your dating life but with other recreational activities as well? If so, give your calendar a good hard look and cut out those commitments that aren’t quite as important as you thought. You may even consider changing jobs or careers to put the brakes on your hectic schedule. Many people find that freelancing or telecommuting affords them the opportunity to have more time to themselves

So, be a Charlotte. Rearrange your priorities and put dating somewhere near the top of your list. You don’t want to waste another second being separated from the love of your life.