all things self love for valentine’s day 💌
I have never experienced a Valentine’s Day filled with romantic love.
Though, I have spent the day focused on self love and shown an appreciation for all the things I’ve been able to do for myself to honor my own personal relationship.
We all have a vision of the perfect Valentine’s Day. Maybe it includes roses, a nice dinner date, or a nice present. Or maybe it’s a night in with your favorite snacks, or a romcom marathon with wine.
During this week, remember there’s nothing stopping you from providing those specialities to yourself.
Buy yourself some nice flowers. Get dressed up, and maybe take some pictures. Take yourself out for a nice meal, order yummy takeout or have a romantic cooking session with yourself.
And don’t forget to get yourself a gift to celebrate your self love journey and the relationship you’ve had with yourself over the past year.
Dream up your perfect Valentine’s Day down to the smallest details. Whatever you envision for the perfect Valentine’s Day, make sure to provide a beautiful experience for yourself because you deserve that and more.
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“Being single used to mean that nobody wanted you. Now it means you’re pretty sexy and you’re taking your time deciding how you want your life to be and who you want to spend it with.”
— Carrie Bradshaw
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solo valentine’s day things to do
reflect on your self love journey & write yourself a love letter: Take the day to reflect on what you’ve learned about yourself recently, your love language and how you want to grow as an individual over the next year.
It’s a nice time to envision your goals and ambitions and do a check in on how the year is going so far.
Writing yourself a letter is so romantic and driven in self love.
buy yourself chocolate and flowers: At the end of the day, I’m a girl, and I like girly things. I love receiving flowers (and I used to not like them).
I love love love chocolate and sweets. But more than that, I love feeling like someone cares about me enough to get me those things.
So as Valentine’s Day approaches, be intentional about gifting yourself the special, sweet things you like to receive.
take yourself on a date: Solo dates are so fun and magical. I love checking out a new coffee shop or going out to a restaurant for lunch.
You could take yourself out on a solo date to a movie, museum, nature walk, class, etc. The options are truly endless and depend on what you like.
Since it’s Valentine’s Day, maybe try taking a mini adventure or outing somewhere as a form of self care. Treat yourself to an experience tailored to what you love and what will make you feel special on this holiday.
plan something with other single friends: There’s nothing like gathering your single friends up and planning something on Valentine’s Day or around the day to celebrate genuine friendship and love for your girlfriends.
I also love Galentine’s and look forward to the pinks, sweets and cocktails. It’s also nice to invite the friends who are in relationships to capitalize on sharing love with them all.
do a spa day: Treat your body with the love and care it deserves!
I love a good spa day, especially when it involves a massage or facial. Take advantage of the spa’s specialities and enjoy the peaceful time to yourself.
You can also create a nice at-home experience. Bring out the face masks, steamers and a cozy robe to treat yourself with an at-home spa day.
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valentine’s day journaling prompts for self love
Whether you’re hoping to increase your self worth to let go of someone, suffering from low self esteem or just want to maximize your own self love, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to get back on track with your self love journey.
Use these journal prompts to reflect and manifest more self love in your lives:
How can I make today feel romantic just for me?
What would my ideal solo Valentine’s Day look like?
How do I want to remember this day a year from now?
What simple pleasures can I savor today?
How can I celebrate love in ways that don’t involve romance?
What rituals make me feel calm, cozy or cared for?
How can I turn today into a reset instead of a reminder?
What makes my life feel meaningful right now?
affirmations when single on valentine’s day
If you are feeling down about being single on this day that’s so focused on romantic love, I want you to feel comfortable embracing those emotions. It’s so normal to feel like this, and it’s okay.
Use these affirmations to remind yourself that it’s not a bad thing to be single on Valentine’s Day, and your self love will power you through it if you’re feeling down.
I am my own favorite valentine.
I get to romanticize my life today.
I am excited to spend time with myself.
I make this day special just by starring in it.
I am the plan, and I love that for me.
I deserve to give myself flowers, treats and softness.
I feel cute, confident and completely in my lane.
I am the kind of company I actually enjoy.
I get to fall in love with my own routine.
I make ordinary moments feel romantic.
I am the love story I’m focusing on right.
