This year, my love language is quality time. Time is of the essence and should not be wasted ---especially when it all comes down to you. Don’t waste time waiting on a valentine, before getting serious about spoiling yourself. Since 2019, I’ve become more intentional about learning to enjoy my own company and investing more time in loving myself. If you’re single on yet another Valentines Day, don’t worry I’ve got you covered! Triggered? Let’s start by muting Valentines Day posts that make you feel uncomfortable or take a social media break for the day. The last thing you want for yourself is to consume content that may not be great for your mental and emotional health. And if you’re someone like myself who enjoys watching the display of love and affection, take every post with a grain of salt and still make the day about you. Go get your hair and nails done. Take yourself on a long overdue shopping spree or schedule a Galantines day date with your girlfriends. Never received flowers? No worries order some for yourself or pick them up at your street side florist and write a cute note to yourself. Do you have intense FOMO when it comes to Baecations? Girl we all know someone secretly wants to be your Bae, but until that someone is loud and clear about wanting to be your Bae, you be that Bae you take on vacation. One of the most budget friendly ways to travel is through a travel group agency ( I highly recommend Drayton Destinations by the way ). Wait! Don’t tell me you’re a homebody—that’s perfectly fine. Light your favorite candles, give yourself a rose petal bath, and slap some cucumbers over those eyes. Prep a list of movies or Tv shows, you plan to binge-watch beforehand. Working on Valentines Day? Use your work day to be extra kinder to strangers that day. Hold the door, say thank you and if you reside in mask required state, smile even bigger with your eyes. What if you end up spending the day with family ? That’s even better, familial love is so wholesome. Verbally say I love you, or serve your loved ones with an act of kindness. Also, hugs are free! Don’t forget to hug your loved ones, when you hug someone high levels of oxytocin are exchanged; this can help to improve your mood. Lastly, be kind to yourself. Speak positively and highly of yourself. Journal your feelings and thoughts instead of calling or texting that ex( Hey I’m not judging you I almost did the same). I’m sure most of what you just read you’ve already heard or even experienced. The goal here was not to preach to the choir, but simply remind you of how much more valuable you already are and how much more your value will increase once you make quality time with yourself a priority. Time spent alone, is not by default, equivalent to loneliness.
Happy Valentine’s Day
-With Love
MNK
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