Guess what! Valentine’s is around the corner and everything in town is going to turn rosy red or blush pink. Are you excited to celebrate this festival of love?
Growing up, we had the tradition of showering love to our dear ones on this day through cards and gifts. My mom used to gift me something special during Valentine’s. It was more of a family bonding than only showing love for your significant other.
If you’re spending this Valentine’s with your family or a partner or alone; showing love to yourself never does any harm. Hold yourself tight for I’m going to take you on the journey of treating yourself with all love and fun this Valentine’s.
12 self-love ideas for Valentine’s Day:
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Make a handmade card for yourself
You may have crafted beautiful cards for birthdays or anniversaries; how about creating one for yourself. My 5 and 9 year old are masters at making homemade cards, and I get one every time there’s a special occasion.
It’s always super pleasing to receive a loving card with a little note to self. Do this for yourself this valentine’s and shower all the love.
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Cook your favorite meal
Nothing beats homemade food. Do you always wish to try out the new recipes but felt short of time? This is your chance to show yourself the much-needed love, by cooking your favorite meal. Hop on to some YouTube tutorials, gather the ingredients and wake up your hidden MasterChef.
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Dance your heart out
You won’t imagine the blast of happiness this activity will bring to you.
Lock your room or close the doors and dance your heart out turning the music aloud. Do not worry if your moves aren’t perfect. You are dancing for yourself and not for attaining any certification. Chill and just enjoy.
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Prepare a homemade face-pack
A skin-care a day kicks the dullness away. Try out some DIY homemade face-packs to refresh your skin this Valentine’s. Besides this, you can enjoy an at-home spa day.
You don’t really need much for this. Just dim the lights or light some candles, tune slow music, take a hot bubble bath, file your nails and enjoy your homemade face-pack.
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Discover your self-love language
Just like knowing your love language, it’s important to also be aware of your self-love language.
What’s the best way you can show love to yourself?
Note down all the activities and pick a few that you love doing with yourself.
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Sign-up for an online class
Working on yourself is better than wasting your time on some non-productive activities. So, spare some time this Valentine’s to educate yourself.
My favorite places to learn are Skillshare and Masterclass. I have been learning about photography on Skillshare and I have been honing in on my cooking skills on Masterclass, both of which my family appreciates!
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Go for some shopping
Take yourself on a shopping date and shower the love you always carried within. Maybe you were eyeing your favorite tee for long or wishing someone to buy you your favorite purse, get them all for yourself, girl! Now is the time to really treat yourself on this day, if you have been holding back!
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Movie marathon day
If you’re someone who loves movies like crazy, this is the best way to spend Valentine’s.
Go on a movie spree and watch a series of your all-time favorite movies. Grab a box of popcorn and enjoy your eve.
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Buy yourself some flowers
You don’t have to wait for someone to bring you flowers. Get them for yourself this Valentine’s. It doesn’t always have to be a rose! My favorite places to get flowers, every day, not just Valentine’s Day are Trader Joe’s, Fry’s, and Whole Foods. Online, check out The Bouqs.com or if you want something that’s going to last longer than one week, if that, LoveBox is perfect! And if you use AJ15, you can save 15% off their products!
Sunflowers are super refreshing for this time of the year. Go and rejuvenate your space with their fragrance.
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Donate or help someone
Helping someone will always make your heart full of joy and gratitude. Even if you can’t spare lots of money; gifting a one-time meal is also sufficient.
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Listen to some motivational podcasts
Show yourself some love by listening to some inspiring and motivating podcasts. This will lift up your mood and you will feel super-charged.
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Bring together a self-care basket
Make some self-care kits for your loved ones and even for yourself. Gather all the things you need to nourish your body and mind and assemble them in a basket. Voila, your customized self-care basket is ready.
In the end, Valentine’s Day is not only for showering love to your partner or loved ones; it’s also for treating yourself with utmost love and care. I hope that these self-love ideas will help you celebrate V-day with lots of fun and peace.
Do let me know in the comments how you’re planning to spend Valentine’s this year.
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