Valentine’s Day: Redefining the Meaning of Love
Disclaimer: I am not a professional advisor. Nothing in this post should be used as professional advice. I am simply sharing my personal experience and what I have observed in regards to wellness. Please contact a professional advisor if you are in need of further advice.
A Day of Love…
Over time Valentine’s Day has become somewhat of a controversial holiday and one that many people dread in the month of February. It is especially common nowadays to feel extremely stressed or sad around this time of year. Whether you are feeling extra single or panicking about what to gift a loved one on Vday, the transformation of this holiday over the years has caused us to overlook its true meaning. In life, perspective is everything and the way you perceive Valentine’s Day is completely up to you. However, if you have been feeling particularly anxious about the upcoming holiday this year and are looking to change that, this blog is for you!
A New Perspective
At its core, Valentine’s day is a day dedicated to love. The actual purpose for many of the holidays celebrated in our society is to spend time with our loved ones, remind ourselves of the happiness that surrounds us in our lives and intentionally take the time to care for ourselves and those around us. If you go into Valentine’s Day this year with new intentions, particularly ones that give you joy, you will gain a new perspective. Take this mentality with you not only when celebrating this holiday, but for anything you do in life!
Change Your Mindset
The only person that has the power to change your mindset is you. If you set your mind to the fact that you dislike Valentine’s Day, you will in fact find yourself in a bad mood on Valentine’s Day. However, if you simply redirect all of this negative energy into positive energy by loving and taking care of yourself during this holiday, you will find yourself much happier around this time of year.
One of the special things about Valentine’s Day is that you can be your own Valentine. It’s not just about celebrating your significant other anymore, but celebrating everyone that you love, including yourself. Instead of putting pressure on yourself to buy the perfect gift or have a boyfriend/girlfriend by February 14th, take this time to truly focus on loving yourself and putting your happiness first.
It is always helpful to have a set plan for this day, too. Whether that means cooking yourself a delicious meal and watching your favorite movie, or getting the girls together for a Galentine’s Night, plan something that keeps your mind occupied. If you would like to join us for our Virtual Galentine’s Paint Night Event you can RSVP here!
Redirection
If you’ve bought into the Valentine’s Day rebrand, we have some ideas for you to try! Self care can go a long way in the simplest of ways. Here are some of our favorite forms of self care to try out this Valentine’s season:
Listen to a wellness podcast
Read a self development book that resonates with you and your goals
Intentionally journal about your goals, intentions and gratitudes
Take yourself on a date to your favorite restaurant
Buy yourself a small gift (maybe a new candle or bath bomb for an amazing night in!)
Take an everything shower
