7 Ways To Love Yourself On Valentine’s Day (Single or Not)
We can only love others as much as we love ourselves. So take responsibility for really enjoying your Valentine’s Day this year by giving to yourself. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
1- LOVE YOUR BODY- Go to a day spa, get a massage, facial, pedicure, make over, buy a great outfit or sign up for a series of yoga classes. Worship your temple and take time to relax and settle in.
2-LOVE YOUR SPIRIT- Reflect on your spiritual nature by doing something that activates your Higher Self. Buy yourself an inspiring book, begin a new journal, join a meditation class or tune in to what really nurtures your Spirit.
3-LOVE YOUR FEELINGS- look at what moves you in your life and take time to appreciate it all. It does not have to be romantic love-if you are a school teacher, think about how the children love you. Flood yourself with images of the people who have loved you in your life and who you continue to love. Let those loving feelings fill you up.
4- THINK LOVING THOUGHTS- Think about the many things you can appreciate about your life and who you are. Write a love letter to yourself, accounting for the great things that you have done this year.
5- LOVE YOUR SENSES- Indulge your senses by surrounding yourself with stimuli that you love. Get a gorgeous perfume, delicious incense, buy your favorite flowers, food or bathe in a rose-petal Jacuzzi by candlelight.
6-LOVE THE COMMUNITY YOU’VE BUILT- Look at the community of friends, family, neighbors and co-workers that you have created and appreciate who you are to each person. Acknowledge the energy you put into creating those relationships and know that you will create more with everyone you touch.
7-NURTURE YOUR DREAMS- We often go through life so busy and full of responsibility. Take time to identify and honor your dreams. If you always wanted to go to
Hawaii to paint, start a fund and regularly save for this trip. If you’ve always wanted to take a hot air balloon ride, circle a date on your calendar. Don’t wait for the love of your life to arrive to fulfill all your dreams. Surprise and love yourself like that today!
Dr. Paulette Kouffman Sherman wrote, ‘Dating From The Inside-Out: How to Use The Law of Attraction in Matters of the Heart,’ published by Atria Books in February 2008. She is the Director of ‘My Dating School, www.mydatingschool.com which offers classes in dating issues & coaching. A Licensed Psychologist, certified coach and ordained minister, Dr. Sherman can marry the singles that she coaches in most states.