7 Self Love Ideas For Your Perfect Valentine’s Day.
(This post was originally published on February 7th 2017 and updated on February 13th 2021)
Valentine's Day is always a bit hit-or-miss with people. Traditionally, it's a day when you show your partner how much you love them, but if you're single, it's a day you would generally want to pass by quite swiftly.
At Olyinka HQ, we love challenging the narrative of these old-age traditions by making a day like Valentine's Day accessible to all. This holiday should not only be reserved for couples, but rather, it should be a day in which all people can enjoy the concept of love and self-love.
Learning to love yourself is an important step in your journey to becoming the best version of yourself. It is not selfish, it is necessary. Self love is the foundation for every area of your life. When you are happy with who you are, it will be easier for you to find happiness with others. When you are confident in who you are, it will be easier for others to trust and respect you.
So, to celebrate Valentine's Day, we have compiled seven ideas for you to enjoy the perfect day, whether you're in a relationship or single. These tips are for anyone who loves celebrating love and self-love and is planning to make this day a special deal for themselves and others.
1. Start Your Valentine's Day With Positive Self Affirmations
Positive affirmations are a great way of starting your day with a boost and making yourself feel good. Affirmations are supposed to create a feeling of acceptance and well-being within the heart.
Write down a list of 10 things you love about yourself and repeat them back. By repeating these self-affirmations, you rewire your brain and change how you perceive yourself. In fact, this simple practice will benefit you in all areas of your life and will set the foundation and intention for your whole day. This practice is not just for Valentine’s Day but every day. Check out our Pinterest board for more affirmation inspiration.
2. Treat Yourself To A Valentine's Gift.
Another way of demonstrating self-love is to gift yourself. We can be so preoccupied and busy with life that we forget to reward ourselves for just being alive. This should be a regular ritual for your life, whether it be for an occasion, an event, your birthday or a milestone achievement, reward yourself with a gift, and do this with intention and purpose, so the gift has extra meaning. The gift doesn't have to be expensive, but for Valentine's Day, we say treat yourself with something that you will love and appreciate.
3. Let People Know how Much You Love Them.
This day is about the celebration of Love, so show your love and appreciation to those in your life who have supported and nurtured you. Go on! Pick up the phone and share the love.
4. Listen To Our Valentine's Playlist
No love songs here. But empowering, catchy tunes that will make your Valentine's fun and uplifting. Download it to your phone and play it throughout the day to keep you in a positive, uplifted state. We hope you like. Click here for the playlist.
5. Treat Yourself To Your Favourite Meal
This year, take the time to spoil yourself with your favourite meal. It doesn't have to be anything elaborate or expensive, just something that you enjoy and will make you feel good. Be sure to share your favourite recipe with us!
6. Pamper yourself
Pampering yourself is one of the most essential things you can do for your mental health. It doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming, it just has to be something that makes you feel good.
Below are some ideas of things you could do for yourself this Valentines:
1. Have a bath with bubbles and candles - to make you feel relaxed and calm.
2. Get a massage - this will help release any tension in your muscles, and make you feel more relaxed afterwards.
And if you haven't pampered for a while and need more suggestions check out our luxury pampering tips here.
7. Wear Your Favourite Lingerie.
Whether you're wearing lingerie for yourself or for your partner, end your day on a high and slip into your favourite lush underwear – we recommend our own lingerie of course - Check out ours here xx
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