Be Your Own Valentine

Written by Madison H

During the month of February, most people get caught up in doing things for others, but you shouldn’t forget about taking care of yourself! Take time out of your day to do something for you; whether that be taking a bath, reading a book, getting a cup of coffee or even taking a nap. We all deserve some time to ourselves, so take this holiday season to be your own valentine.

Need some ideas? Here are some great Valentine’s ideas for you!

Date With Yourself

Take yourself out, whether that be to Starbucks or to a fancy restaurant. You deserve to be taken out! If you’re shy or anxious about going by yourself, you can take your favorite book, headphones and ignore the world or even just invite a friend.

Get Yourself Some Flowers

Everyone deserves flowers, so get yourself your favorite flowers. If you are allergic, you can opt for fake flowers, lego flowers or a box of your favorite candy.

Treat Yourself

Don’t like any of those ideas? Go treat yourself to doing what makes you happy. This could be a new book, movie, manicure, chocolates, or even a vacation to the Bahamas. It can be something small or a splurge on something higher priced, depending on your budget.

Write a Love Letter to Yourself

We all need a bit of self-love, so why not write yourself a love letter? It could be a short letter just saying how much you love a certain aspect of yourself, a sweet note to remind you that you are beautiful, or a multipage letter on everything you love about yourself. Write like you are writing to a friend then read it back to yourself after. You can also keep the letter and read it to yourself when you need a pick-me-up.

Hopefully, you find an idea that you enjoy and decide to treat yourself this holiday season. Even if your favorite thing about the holiday is giving to others, we hope you take some time out of your day to celebrate yourself. We all deserve a little bit of “me time,” so take this as an opportunity to set aside a bit of time to put yourself first.