8 Easy Ways to Show Yourself Love on Valentine’s Day….and Every Day!

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and soon our social media will be blowing up with pictures and talk of love, both giving and receiving. Society tells us that romantic love is the best love and the most powerful connection. But for many, this can be a trigger, because the heartwarming stories and pictures might cause us to compare our lives to that which we are seeing on these pages. Comparison is the thief of joy. Even though what you are seeing is someone’s “highlight reel,” it can still lead us to feel we are not good enough or that we are missing something.

Whether you are single or in a relationship, we want you to remember that YOU ARE WORTHY of love. The most important love you give and receive, is to and from yourself. 

As soon as you choose to love yourself with intention and wholeheartedly with your thoughts, words, beliefs and decisions, you will see your life radically change for the better.

So this Valentine’s Day, we want you to take some time to fill your cup. Show yourself the same kind of love that you would show someone else. And remember, the most important relationship you have is the relationship you have with yourself. The extra benefit is that by having a loving relationship with yourself, it will trickle down to all those around you, in both your personal and professional life.

Here are a few tips for some do-able ways to love and care for yourself on Valentine’s day and beyond:

  1. Do something YOU really love: By doing something you love it actually boosts your mood and energy. Carve out some time at least once a week to do something just for you. It could be journaling, meditating, your own private dance party or just painting your nails and a bubble bath.
  2. Breathe: Download an app like Calm or Headspace and practice deep breathing daily. This is one of the easiest things you can do to show yourself love. In as little as 5 minutes a day you can reduce stress and calm your mind. 
  3. Forgive yourself: Get into the habit of forgiveness towards both yourself and others. Just “letting go” can produce a whole slew of health benefits. Remember the old adage, “Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die”. Well, we hurt no one but ourselves when we hang on to past mistakes. Forgiving yourself is like sipping wine instead of drinking the poison. 
  4. Exercise: Consistent physical activity is hands down one of the best things you can do to show yourself love. It relieves stress, produces feel-good endorphins, and keeps your joints and muscles strong. It’s like a kiss for your body. 
  5. Reach out: Life can be hectic enough but even more so when we lose touch with family and friends. Schedule time to reach out to someone special and let them know they are in your heart. They will appreciate it more than you’ll ever know… and it will make you feel pretty amazing as well. 
  6. Create a vision board: Pour a cup of tea (or glass of wine), put on some music you love and literally lay out your plans for your future. Print out some images and words to describe how you want your life to look. Glue them on a board and place it somewhere where you can see it everyday. 
  7. Give back: Remember that on Valentine’s day there are many who are less fortunate. Do something nice like donating clothes that don’t suit the body you are in today,.volunteer at a shelter, or  donate to a cause that is close to your heart. 
  8. Write yourself a love note: Grab yourself a notebook and write out all the things you like about yourself. Go one step further and list the times in your life that you have been most proud of yourself. Start each day by reading your list and try adding one new thing each day. 

Valentine’s Day is not just about love for someone else. It’s about LOVE, period. And we can all use a little more love in our lives. We hope these tips make you feel more loved, centered, and at ease. Happy Valentine’s Day…today and every day…you deserve it!