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On Valentine’s Day LOVE yourself

Love yourself, Treat yourself... and shine!

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On Valentine’s Day LOVE yourself
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The 14th of February is known to be Valentine's Day, the day to celebrate with your boyfriend or girlfriend, with your husband or wife, with your male or female partner.

What if you don't have a partner, what if you're not engaged, what if you don't have a boyfriend or girlfriend to spend the evening with. Why shouldn't you celebrate anyway?

Why should this day be precluded to be celebrated only by those who are engaged or with a partner?! What about a woman that loves herself?

Society stereotyped this day as a day to celebrate people that are in love, boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands, and wives. Of course, that's something nice, and special. We all had that someone we went out with, and had a candlelight dinner with music in the background. That's amazing! But what if you're single, or separated, or divorced, or unfortunately widowed, why shouldn't you treat yourself anyway? Whatever age you are you always need to treat yourself and Love yourself! Don't think about who left you or who isn't there with you, think about how you can shine. Because yes, you shine!

Many single women get anxious, or depressed, or sad this day of the year if they spend it alone. I'll tell you what... even if you are single you can treat yourself, you can Love yourself, you can spend this day thinking about yourself, and what you can do to make it special even if you're "single".

Society has created this day as a way to celebrate Love. You can express Love in many ways, the love you have for your mom, for your father, for your family, for your grandma, for your sister, for your brother or for your friend, and especially and most important...the Love for yourself.

Self-love, self-care, and why not buy yourself something special and useful!

If you're home alone, treat yourself to an incredible meal, nutritious, healthy, and delicious. You can choose if you want to try a Mexican meal, or just want to try a healthy Italian recipe. Food makes everyone happy, just choose wisely. And don't forget a glass of wine. If you prefer something sweat prepare yourself a cake, brownies, cupcakes, or a tiramisu! That will cheer you up!

Take some time for yourself, read a book, a romantic book, a Nicholas Sparks or Danielle Steel book never let you down. If you want to immerse yourself in another genre you can read a crime novel that can create suspense and makes you want to devour it. Or what about watching a movie or a tv series! Watch Friends, you won't finish an episode without laughing!

Take a relaxing bath with iodized coarse sea salt, put some music on, and just have a glass of wine. Wine is always a good choice even while you take a bath... if you've never tried it, this is the best night to do so!

If you have a hobby that you haven't had time to take care of because you were too busy with work, this is the right time to be creative! Write a book, an article, a poem... or paint! Creativity is the best thing to show yourself what you are capable of!

And last but not least... train! A healthy body with a healthy diet is the perfect combination. After a long stressful day at work, the best thing you want to do is to free yourself from negativity and stress, giving yourself a treat! Train, go run, go for a walk, or do some yoga. These are the best ways to love yourself.

Treat yourself, love yourself, and remember you are beautiful.

As Yoko Ono once said:

Be kind to yourself this evening. Buy something for yourself. Treat yourself to a meal. Look in the mirror and give yourself a smile that is never underrated!

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