20 Self-Care Ideas for Valentine's Day

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I know this season of love can be a bit… frustrating. There’s a lot of hype around it and even all this week, social media has been alive with “tag your Valentine” posts and Valentine’s Day sales and promotions.

It’s a lot. And it’s okay to not be super psyched about it.

Personally, I’ve always loved Valentine’s Day. I love chocolate, flowers, and wearing red and pink. As a single gal, I used the day as an excuse to treat myself to coffee or a manicure or grab dinner with one of my brothers. Even once Luke and I started dating, I loved doing something just for me on Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be just for the lovers out there. It is a day that can be celebrated no matter who you are.

There are so many ways to treat yo’self, especially on Valentine’s Day! I’m a huge advocate of showing yourself some love, so here are 20 self-care ideas to treat yourself for Valentine’s Day. Because you deserve it. 💗

Treat yourself to coffee
Wear a cute outfit and take pics
Unplug from social media.
Plan a Galentine’s Day get-together.
Do the thing you’ve been telling yourself you’re going to do but haven’t done yet.
Eat dessert first.
Buy yourself the flowers or chocolate (or both!)
Take a day off of work and just relax.
Spend a few hours reading your favorite book.
Watch your favorite TV show or movie.
Do a face mask or take a long bath or shower.
Burn your favorite candle.
Surprise someone with coffee or a special treat.
Call a friend or family remember.
Take yourself out to lunch or dinner.
Get a manicure or pedicure without feeling guilty about it.
Sleep in.
Explore a new place or check out a new coffee shop.
Do your make up and go all out (mascara, full face, everything!)
Do a small house project that you’ve been putting of (like organizing your desk or decluttering your closet).

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