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How Not to Be Bored on Valentine’s Day If You’re Single
Whoops! There’s that annoying holiday again. But why so bitter?
If you think about it, Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, regardless of whether you’re taken or not. And there’s no greater day out there to indulge in self-love than on this much-stereotyped day in February.
So turn that frown upside down—you can’t skip it! Instead, make it one of the most awesome times of the year yet. Your relationship status should not determine your sense of self-worth. Instead, focus on making a better version of yourself, and let life do its own magic.
There are a lot of special ways you can turn the 14th into a highlight of your 2019. While you may already have some ideas on how to spend your me time, this post gives you some worthy ideas to explore. Read on!
Travel Somewhere
Have you always wanted to explore that special spot in the city but haven’t had the time to? Or that amazing restaurant out of town that offers good wine? Take a day off or two!
Whether you opt for the beach, a trail adventure, or your personally generated food hunt, it doesn’t matter. The idea is to have fun all by yourself.
Travel has a way of mellowing people, and traveling solo gives you a strong sense of independence and freedom. Although it is inevitable that you’ll see couples around, you’ll be caught up in taking in the new experience that sulking over flowers and roses won’t have space in your schedule.
Go Out for a Run
Running is a great exercise that helps release endorphins, or what are known as happy hormones. Not only will you feel energized for the entire day, but you’ll also feel good and be in a fresh, bright mood, which is perfect to set you up for an awesome Valentine’s.
So give yourself a little endorphin blast and gear up. A thirty-minute lap around the block is all you need to get out all the grump and get you pumped up. Or you can simply hit the gym and start a full New Year’s resolution routine. Give it a shot!
Shop
It’s called retail therapy for a reason. After all the days of hard work and meeting deadlines, stressful meetings, and not to mention the exhausting holiday schedule, you deserve a pat on the back and a trip to the department store. Treat yourself to a shopping spree. Perhaps your wardrobe needs a refresh.
Up your fashion game, and get the latest in personal style. Or shop new rugs and furniture to redecorate your bedroom. Just don’t forget to make sure to make good shopping decisions.
It’s important to express gratitude toward yourself in many ways. Go and get it.
Get Glammed Up
While you really don’t need Valentine’s to treat yourself to a good pampering, this one is perfect if you want to avoid all the cliché chocolate-and-teddy-bear-giving soiree.
Book yourself the perfect wellness session, or just visit your favorite spa for a full day massage, treatments, and sauna. At the end of the day, you’ll feel fantastic and fabulous without having to do anything demanding. It’s the perfect self-love investment.
Write Love Letters
Who says love letters are only for spouses and significant others? Love letters are for everyone, and just imagine how reading a custom love letter from you can make the people you love smile at the end of the day.
You can send custom Valentine’s Day cards and love letters to your girlfriends and best friends, your parents, your beloved siblings—for real or for fun! You can even write one for yourself.
To add some twist, promise yourself to not open the letter until the next Valentine’s Day. You’ll be surprised to see how much you’ve changed in just a year. And who knows, you may be celebrating the next one with someone special already.
Read a Book
Dedicating the day to personal growth is one of the best ways you can spend your Valentine’s. Investing time for learning and gaining wisdom is a failproof idea to bettering yourself one step at a time. So dive into that book that’s been sitting on your nightstand.
Fiction is a great choice, so you can conclude the day feeling like you’ve just watched somebody’s life unfold, or you can opt for self-help, informative nonfiction books that will leave you feeling new and empowered. And while you’re at it, relax and brew yourself a cup of tea. And there you have a productive day, wonderfully spent.
Set Your Goals
It’s easy to have New Year’s resolutions, but it’s easier to lose heart at keeping them. This Valentine’s Day, take the time to keep track of your personal growth.
Set your goals for the year and write them down. Journaling is a great way to consciously watch your own personal development unfold, and it’s great for your memory as well.
Ask yourself the hard questions: “What do I want to be in five years?” “Am I doing the things today that will help me get there?” “What skills do I need to improve?” “What habits do I need to let go?”
Once you’ve plotted them down, you’ll experience a calming sense of clarity, and for most people, that’s enough to motivate them to get to hustle, to get to work, and to aim for their marks. Try it!
Cook Yourself an Awesome Dinner
Valentine’s Day dinners aren’t limited to boyfriends and spouses. There’s nothing more empowering than taking yourself out to have a good time. So go and reserve that dinner table for one. Or invite a close friend over.
If you’re confident of your cooking skills, go ahead and make yourself an awesome dinner. It’s a satisfying feeling that may even convince you to start hosting home parties more often.
Invite Some Friends Over for a Wine Party
Wine nights are the best nights. Take advantage of the singles club, and call up your best buds for a fancy home party. Hit the groceries for your favorite wine variety, some cheeses, and maybe even cook up some appetizing recipes and drop the jazz.
It’s the perfect ambience that invites everyone to enjoy and celebrate the day without being bitter about romance.
Final Word
All these are brilliant ideas that remind you just how awesome it is to be single. There are so many things to be thankful in life, so instead of focusing on what you don’t have, why not zoom in on the details and pay gratitude for what you enjoy? The world is so much brighter that way.
So smile, plan your day, and send this to a friend whom you think can use a little reminder. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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