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A guide to celebrating self-love this Valentine's season

Source Website: https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/guide-celebrating-self-love-valentines-season
By Cheryl Wong, Asiaone, 12 February 2023 at 10:40 am
 


Valentine’s Day is a holiday often associated with romantic love, but that doesn’t mean you should forget to cultivate self-love. After all, loving yourself is an essential part of being able to love and be loved by others.

This Valentine’s Day, take some time to show yourself some extra care and attention. With that in mind, here are 7 simple ways you can express self-love this Valentine’s season. From taking some time for yourself to practising gratitude, these tips will help you stay centred and focused on loving yourself.


  Valentine’s Day, take some time to show yourself some extra care and attention.
PHOTO: Valentine’s Day, take some time to show yourself some extra care and attention. Takr some time for yourself to practisr gratitude, stay centred and focused on loving yourself.
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Read on to learn more about the simple ways you can give yourself some extra love this season!

Self-love tips to practise this season

1. Prioritise your mental and physical health
One of the most important things you can do to express self-love this Valentine’s season is to prioritise your mental and physical health. Dedicate time to engaging in activities that make you feel relaxed and at peace. Exercise regularly to stay physically fit. Spend time alone reflecting on your thoughts and feelings.


Prioritise your mental and physical health
PHOTO: Prioritise your mental and physical health
One of the most important things you can do to express self-love this Valentine’s season is to prioritise your mental and physical health. Dedicate time to engaging in activities that make you feel relaxed and at peace. Exercise regularly to stay physically fit. Spend time alone reflecting on your thoughts and feelings.
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Most importantly, don’t be afraid to seek help if needed. Everyone deserves to live a life of balance, and taking care of yourself is the best way to achieve it.

2. Treat yourself to something special
Whether it’s a weekend away to a special spa, a massage, a nice dinner, tickets to a show, or something as simple as a new outfit, taking the time to treat yourself will make you feel rewarded and valued.


 Treat yourself to something special
PHOTO: Treat yourself to something special
Whether it’s a weekend away to a special spa, a massage, a nice dinner, tickets to a show, or something as simple as a new outfit, taking the time to treat yourself will make you feel rewarded and valued.
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3. Spend time alone to reflect
Taking the time to spend alone with yourself can be one of the most powerful expressions of self-love. During this time, you can reflect on your life and accomplishments, and also take stock of any areas that require improvement.
 

 Spend time alone to reflect
PHOTO: Spend time alone to reflect
Taking the time to spend alone with yourself can be one of the most powerful expressions of self-love. During this time, you can reflect on your life and accomplishments, and also take stock of any areas that require improvement.
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When you take the time to be alone, you can create a space for yourself to think, process emotions, and make decisions outside of the pressures of everyday life. Spending time alone can be a powerful way to nurture yourself and build your self-confidence.

4. Surround yourself with positive people
Creating an environment of positivity is key to expressing and receiving self-love. You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with, so make sure you are spending your time with people who have your best interests at heart and who will support and encourage you. When you interact with positive people, you will feel more motivated to embrace self-love.
 

 Surround yourself with positive people
PHOTO: 4. Surround yourself with positive people
Creating an environment of positivity is key to expressing and receiving self-love. Make sure you are spending your time with people who have your best interests at heart and who will support and encourage you. When you interact with positive people, you will feel more motivated to embrace self-love.
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5.Make time for activities you enjoy
Self-love doesn’t just mean taking care of your body and mind – it also means taking the time to do the things you enjoy. Whether it’s painting, reading, or taking a leisurely stroll, take some time each day to engage in activities that bring you joy.
 

 Make time for activities you enjoy
PHOTO: Make time for activities you enjoy
Self-love doesn’t just mean taking care of your body and mind – it also means taking the time to do the things you enjoy. Whether it’s painting, reading, or taking a leisurely stroll, take some time each day to engage in activities that bring you joy.
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It’s easy to forget to make time for the things that bring us joy in our daily lives, so make sure to carve out some dedicated time for yourself to enjoy your favourite activities. Doing so will not only make you feel good, but it will also help you to stay focused and productive throughout the day.
 
6. Unplug from your devices
 
Unplug from your devices
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Valentine’s season is the perfect time to express love for yourself and to give yourself the care and attention that you deserve. One way to do this is to unplug your devices. Research has shown that spending too much time on electronic devices can be detrimental to mental and physical health.

By taking a break from your devices, you can give yourself a much-needed break from the constant bombardment of digital information. This break can also help to reduce stress and increase your productivity. Unplugging for even an hour or two can help you to reconnect with yourself and your own thoughts and desires.
 

 By taking a break from your devices, you can give yourself a much-needed break from the constant bombardment of digital information.
PHOTO: By taking a break from your devices, you can give yourself a much-needed break from the constant bombardment of digital information. This break can also help to reduce stress and increase your productivity. Unplugging for even an hour or two can help you to reconnect with yourself and your own thoughts and desires.
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7. Practise self-compassion and forgiveness
Self-compassion and forgiveness are essential steps in the journey to self-love. Practising self-compassion means taking the time to forgive yourself for your mistakes and acknowledging your own suffering. When we are self-compassionate, we can accept who we are and be kind to ourselves, knowing that our mistakes do not define us.


 Practise self-compassion and forgiveness
PHOTO: Practise self-compassion and forgiveness
Self-compassion and forgiveness are essential steps in the journey to self-love. Practising self-compassion means taking the time to forgive yourself for your mistakes and acknowledging your own suffering. When we are self-compassionate, we can accept who we are and be kind to ourselves, knowing that our mistakes do not define us.
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Practising self-forgiveness, on the other hand, means accepting that what is done is done, and that it is not worth carrying the burden of guilt and shame. Both self-compassion and self-forgiveness are essential habits that allow us to move forward with self-love and acceptance.


8.Celebrate your accomplishments
One of the best things you can do to express self-love is to recognise and celebrate your successes, no matter how small. Take time to reflect on the things you’ve achieved and be proud of how far you’ve come. This can be a great way to acknowledge your accomplishments and give yourself a much-needed boost of confidence.


 Celebrate your accomplishments
PHOTO: Celebrate your accomplishments
One of the best things you can do to express self-love is to recognise and celebrate your successes, no matter how small. Take time to reflect on the things you’ve achieved and be proud of how far you’ve come. This can be a great way to acknowledge your accomplishments and give yourself a much-needed boost of confidence.
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Celebrate all the things that make you unique and remind yourself of how amazing you are.

Expressing self-love is an important part of maintaining positive mental health. This Valentine’s season, give yourself the love and care you deserve. From taking the time to practice mindfulness and indulging in activities that bring joy to treating yourself to something special, there are many ways to show yourself some love.
 
 

 Expressing self-love is an important part of maintaining positive mental health.
PHOTO: Expressing self-love is an important part of maintaining positive mental health. This Valentine’s season, give yourself the love and care you deserve. From taking the time to practice mindfulness and indulging in activities that bring joy to treating yourself to something special, there are many ways to show yourself some love.
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[1] Cheryl Wong, Asiaone, A guide to celebrating self-love this Valentine's season, posted on 12 February 2023 at 10:40 am, https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/guide-celebrating-self-love-valentines-season


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