Loving and appreciating yourself has become severely underrated. Valentine’s is not just about having a date and going out with them and making someone else feel special. It’s the day of love, so why not be your own ‘special person’ and love YOURSELF this Valentine’s? The more you love yourself, the more you’re full of love and happiness to shower your close ones with. So here’s a few things you can do for yourself this Valentine’s –

• Bake a cake for yourself – or any dessert of your choice. Nothing better than pampering that sweet tooth to make yourself happy! Chocolate dipped strawberries are also a classic and easy-peasy option.

• Go on a date with your mother – or both your parents! Nothing better than going out for a fancy meal with the people you’ve loved for all the time you’ve been on earth. It’s the one love that will never end or make you feel low.

• Have a movie marathon – whip out those comfy fuzzy socks and pajamas. Grab as many snacks as you want and watch rom-coms, what better way to remind yourself how beautiful the feeling of love really is. You can watch any other genre you prefer as well. Two of my most favorites have got to be the horror genre and rom-coms.

• Dress up! Wear your fanciest dress, do your hair and makeup and look your best, for YOU! Go out to a fancy place, or something else you like. Buy yourself a nice meal and treat you, YOU DESERVE IT GIRL!

•  A short solo trip – pack a small bag and go out for a day or two. Explore a new place a little and click LOTS of pictures, so when you look back at them you remember everything you’ve done to make yourself happy. You don’t need no one else to make you happy!

• Buy a bunch of flowers – make yourself a custom bouquet that no one else will have but you! Use it to decorate your home, or send it over to your parents or someone you love, nothing makes you feel warm on the inside quite like fresh fragrant flowers!

• At home pamper sesh – stay in, sleep for a little longer, be dressed in the comfiest of clothes. Do face masks, take a long bath (less often ofc, we need the water!), do your nails and hair. Eat your favorite meal, read a good book. Do what makes you feel happy and full on the inside.

• Celebrate Galentine’s Day! It’s the day before Valentine’s, so the 13^th of February. It’s the day you make your gal pals feel loved and appreciated. You can have a girls’ day out or even an at home spa/pamper day with your girl besties!

• Lastly, LOVE YOURSELF. Love yourself like no other, reward yourself with happiness because you deserve it!