Valentine's Day is a day of love. It doesn't necessarily narrow down to those who are in loving relationships with their partners/spouses. It can be showing yourself some love, especially if you're having a tough time. Let me share a little secret with you - showing yourself some self-love doesn't just have to happen on Valentine's Day. I'm an avid believer that showing yourself some self-love should be an all-year-round commitment, not just one day a year.
The most important relationship you have in your life is the one you have with yourself. It's pretty obvious when you think of it. You spend all of your life with yourself, so it's important to show yourself some love and not be so hard on yourself. The more love you show for yourself, the better your relationships with others will be.
There are so many different self-love activities you can do that don't have to cost the earth. These activities I'm about to list for the mind, body and soul don't have to be centred around Valentine's Day, but every day of the year.
Here are some self-love ideas for you to try for your mind, body and soul:
Mind
1) Write down 10 things that you are grateful for
2) Create a vision board for your goals
3) Read a new book or a favourite book
4) Journal
5) Learn or try something new eg a new hobby
6) Unplug yourself from tech/social media for the day
7) Listen to a new podcast
Body
1) Having a pamper session
2) Exercise indoors or outdoors (whatever you feel comfortable with)
3) Take a walk in nature
4) Cook your favourite meal
5) Explore where you live
6) Take a long relaxing bath
7) Practice yoga
Soul
1) Meditate
2) Write down 10 things that you love about yourself
3) Listen to your favourite playlist
4) Cuddle any pets you have
5) Create a list of your travel goals
6) Light your favourite candle
7) Repeat positive affirmations to yourself
I'd love to know what activities or forms of self-love you would to this list yourself! As I said before, showing yourself some self-love doesn't just have to be on Valentines Day, but all-year round!
What a great list of ideas! Thanks for sharing :)
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Thank you Melissa!
DeleteLovely idea! You always take the sweeties photos!
ReplyDeleteCorinne x
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Thank you so much Corinne! x
DeleteI'm a firm believe that we need to learn to love ourselves first so this is a brilliant post for Valentine's Day - great suggestions, Lucy! x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Lisa, it's important to show ourselves love as well as show it to those who mean so much to us! x
DeleteGreat post Lucy. I'm such a fan of a pamper session!
ReplyDeleteYou can't beat a good pamper session Chloe!
DeleteThese are such great self-love ideas! I have a vision board in my Notion as well so I can get a better sense of what I want from life.
ReplyDeleteI like that you have a vision board for yourself, it's good to look at when you feel lack of motivation to reach goals!
DeleteI love the vision board idea. I feel like I should have done it at the beginning of the year, but I suppose no time like the present! Fabulous ideas my love. I'm all for a bit of self love.
ReplyDeleteClaire.X
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I completely forgot to do a vision board for myself for 2024, but like you say, there's no time like the present!
DeleteGiving yourself a bit of self-love is something I am all for x
Great post! These are all very approachable ideas, which I love. So sweet! Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you Savannah!
DeleteAll these ideas are wonderful self-care ideas to do. I like you broke each activity into a category.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, I'm glad you liked reading this post!
DeleteLots of lovely ideas here for a self-love Valentine's day! I definitely want to do some of these, especially a list of grattitude x
ReplyDeleteWriting a gratitude list is a great way show yourself a little bit of love, especially for Valentines Day! x
DeleteOh I love these self-love date ideas. Let’s romanticize our life this Febulove.
ReplyDeleteFebulove - I love that! Never heard of that before, I'm going to use that more often this month now Fadima!
DeleteLove these ideas Lucy! It's so important to show ourselves some love, especially on a day centering around it. My go to choice is always a pamper night.
ReplyDeleteJordanne || Thelifeofaglasgowgirl.co.uk
Absolutely Jordanne, showing ourselves around this time of year with it being Valentines is important!
DeleteYou can't beat a good pamper night!
I love the idea of going on a date with myself. I love a bit of me-time. I will be taking a leaf out of your book and writing down a gratitude list
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Taking that bit of me-time is good for the soul!
DeleteSo many great ideas here, all perfect for Valentines x
ReplyDeleteThank you lovely! x
Deletei’m loving these self care tips! they’re so important to incorporate into our lives thank you for sharing lucy!!
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Thank you Jessica, I'm glad you liked the self-care tips I've shared here!
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