This post includes affiliate links at no extra cost to you. For more information, please see our disclaimer.
I’ve always loved Valentine’s Day. I remember getting baskets, chocolates, and roses from my parents (I still get them!)
Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating with the people you love. It doesn’t matter who it is! But this day is also important for treating yourself with these 20 self Love Activities for Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to practice self love.
Every year, everyone puts so much energy into getting chocolates, roses, and cards for their loved ones.
We’re so busy trying to give love to everyone else that we forget to give love to ourselves.
Or on the other hand, maybe you feel lonely on Valentine’s Day. That’s completely normal, but just because you’re alone doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate Valentine’s day.
If you do feel alone, here’s a guide to being happier even if you are alone.
Now here’s to romanticizing your life with these 20 self love Activities for Valentine’s Day!
Don’t forget to pin this for later.
20 Self Love Activities for Valentine’s Day
Take the Day Off
If you have an extra vacation day, take the day off!
Now you can spend the day off doing whatever you want. You can spend it doing these other self love activities or just use it to relax as a mental health day.
Write a Love Letter to Yourself
This might sound cheesy, but it’s okay!
It’s time to put your insecurities to the side and think about all of the qualities you like about yourself.
I like to pretend that I’m writing a letter to my younger self. So what would you say to yourself as a child?
Related: 30 Self Love Quotes to Boost your Confidence
Get Yourself Chocolates and Flowers
We all love chocolates and flowers, right?! So why wait around on something to get them for us?
Go to the store or order your favorite chocolates and flowers this Valentine’s Day.
Take Yourself on a Date
If there’s something you really want to do, don’t wait for someone to do it with you!
Take yourself to dinner and a movie or do whatever your ideal date is!
Related: The art of Being Happy Alone
Have a Spa Day
There’s nothing more relaxing than having a spa day.
Some things you can do for a spa day at home are
- Apply a hair mask
- Apply a face mask
- Apply a foot mask
- Use a jade roller
- Relax in a hot bath
- Use lavender essential oil in a diffuser
Do your Hair, Nails, and Makeup
For the other half of your at home spa day, you can do your nails, hair, and makeup!
I don’t know about you, but it makes me feel good to do my hair and makeup every now and again, mostly because it’s fun!
You could keep it simple with a natural makeup look or try Valentine’s Day makeup.
Get Dressed Up
99% of the time, I have sweatpants and a t-shirt on.
Sometimes it feels good to get dressed up, and Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to do that!
So put on that dress or sweater you’ve wanted to wear for a while but never got the chance.
It doesn’t even matter if you’re going out or staying home! Get dressed up for fun.
This dress would be perfect for Valentine’s day!
Try Something New
One of my favorite self love activities for Valentine’s Day is to try something new!
It can be super exciting to try something new.
You can make it simple, like trying a new recipe, a new hobby, or traveling to a new place.
Related: How to Romanticize your Life
Practice Gratitude
Nothing says self love like practicing gratitude.
Practicing gratitude is a good way to look at all of the positive things in your life, and reflecting on these things makes you happier.
You can just think on these things, but I prefer to write them down in a gratitude journal.
You can get this free daily gratitude planner here.
Go for a Walk Outside
There’s actually research that shows that spending time outside makes you happier.
Pair that with a nice walk and it’ll definitely boost your mood.
Take a few minutes to either step outside and get some fresh air or find a park close to you and go for a walk.
Enjoy a Glass of Wine
If you want to drink a glass of wine, now is the perfect time.
When you’re settling in for the evening you could have a glass of wine and relax.
Related: Self Care Activities for the Mind, Body, and Soul
Watch your Favorite Movie
If you don’t want to go out to see a movie, you can relax and watch your favorite movie at home.
Put on your comfiest clothes, pop some popcorn, and find your favorite movie.
Here are some of the best rom coms to watch this Valentine’s Day.
Take a Bath
Lay back and relax with a soothing bubble bath.
Light some candles, grab a glass of wine, add some foaming bath lavender Epsom salt, and you’re good to go!
Watch the Sunset
What’s more romantic than watching the sunset?
This is a beautiful way to finish off the evening. Grab some blankets and snacks and find a place to get a good view.
Listen to Music
Make a playlist of your favorite playlist on Spotify and have a dance party!
Meditate
Meditating is the perfect way to relax. Find a guided meditation on Spotify or YouTube and give it a try.
Get Comfy and Relax for the Evening
Put on your comfiest clothes, light a candle, binge some Netflix, and settle in for the evening.
Go On a Road Trip
Going on a road trip is one of my favorite self love activities for Valentine’s day.
You can go on a fun weekend trip or just go somewhere new in your town you’ve never been to before.
Bake Valentine’s Themed Dessert
Baking is a really fun activity you can do! You can even make it special by baking a Valentine’s Day themed dessert.
Here are 71 Valentine’s Day dessert ideas.
Go Shopping
Show yourself some love by going shopping! Buy things that make you happy. My favorite things to shop for are plants, but new clothes also does the trick!
20 Self Love Activities for Valentine’s Day Final Thoughts
I hope you enjoyed these 20 self love activities!
Let me know in the comments what your favorite thing to do for Valentine’s Day!
Here are more self care ideas you can do.
The post 20 Self Love Activities for Valentine’s Day appeared first on Thriving Wonders.
