15 Ways to Hijack Valentine's Day This Year

Overwhelmed and under-appreciated? Time to celebrate yourself.

1. Take yourself on a date. If you had a few hours to yourself, how would you spend it? Where would you go?
2. Go for a walk in a new-to-you place. Use your senses and take in your surroundings. Do you hear that? Silence between the sounds?
3. Bask in the flavor bombs. Slowly savor those chocolates or your favorite stuffed burrito.
4. Move your body in whatever ways feel pleasurable to you. Dance to music. Head to a class. Get outside for a hike.
5. Take a bubble bath. Yes, I understand this might require cleaning the tub. It’ll be worth it.
6. Phone that friend who will make you laugh.
7. Tune in to an indulgent or inspirational podcast.
8. Curate humor. Rewatch that movie guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. Check out that popular comedian.
9. Take a freaking nap.
10. Go to the movies alone. Order the vat of buttery popcorn and ridiculously overpriced M&Ms.
11. Eat dessert for lunch. Or a generous hunk of baguette, brie, and an apple.
12. Listen to music that pumps you up, relaxes you, takes you back.
13. Go outside, lie down on a blanket, and stare at the clouds.
14. Visit your local bookstore. Browse. Take those purchased books to the local cafe. Sip and read.
15. Write a love letter to yourself. Be generous, loving, and kind. You know, exactly the way you treat others you love. Tuck it away. Pull it out when a reminder of your awesomeness is needed.

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Reflection:

How do you plan to celebrate Valentine's Day?

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