Hey, it’s Valentine’s Day. And despite what the mass media might be telling you, what’s the most important thing on this day (and every day)? To love yourself.
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance!” – Oscar Wilde
Right you are, Mr. Wilde, right you are.
To tell you the truth, I’ve had some pretty crappy Valentine’s Days. I remember on one Valentine’s Day in particular I was heartbroken over having split up with some guy and I went to Trader Joe’s to console myself with some flowers and chocolates. At checkout, the cashier asked me if I was getting these things for a special someone, to which of course I should have responded “Yes – ME!” but instead muttered something or other quietly and then went and cried in the car.
OY! If only I could pass on some wisdom to my formal self. If only.
But I digress 🙂
Our culture has a way of telling every one of us that on Valentine’s Day a) you should have a partner and b) you should buy materials things for said partner.
So I thought that on today of all days, it would be helpful for all of us (me included) to do a simple self-love exercise. Because if there’s anything I’ve learned in this life, it’s that what’s MOST important is love – true, genuine love – for yourself.
I’m happy to say that although it took me nearly 40 years to get here, I can now say with absolute certainty that I love myself. I think I’m pretty darn awesome (seriously). And I hope you love yourself too!
Pick one of the following and do it as a way of wishing yourself a Happy Valentine’s Day!
- Buy yourself a Valentine’s Day card and inside it write yourself a love letter, telling yourself all your favorite parts of your personality and life.
- Treat yourself to one of your absolute favorite things, whether that means a bubble bath with champagne, cooking your favorite meal, a long walk with your dog in the woods, or a shopping trip to the mall.
- Take yourself for an affirmation walk, during which you’ll only say nice things to yourself in your head i.e. I am beautiful, I am kind, I am fun to be around, I am brave, I am smart, etc!
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