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These tips can help make Valentine ’ s Day rewarding and fun for singles
It ’ s Valentine ’ s Day . And you ’ re single . No matter your age , a day dedicated to couples and romance can be challenging . Verywellmind . com offers some ideas for ways to enjoy the day of love .
You may benefit from shifting focus and planning to spend time by yourself — either in celebration of the day or by completely ignoring it . The website offers suggestions for treating yourself well on Valentine ’ s Day .
You may want to start off the morning with a goal or intention for how you ’ d like the day to unfold . Or try writing in a gratitude journal , focusing on being present and content with where you are and all that ’ s good in your life . If work allows , try sleeping in or even taking the day off . Spend the day doing activities you enjoy . Try a new workout . Find a hiking spot you haven ’ t tried yet . The idea is to have a plan for something rewarding and fun .
“ This will give you time to shift your attention to yourself and relish your alone time ,” according to verywellmind . com . “ Plus , if you choose something memorable , then each year you will have something to celebrate on that date that extends beyond Valentine ’ s Day .”
Don ’ t be shy about showing love to your oldest friend — you . Buy yourself flowers or candy or a gift
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If you ’ re single on Valentine ’ s Day , don ’ t be shy about showing love to your oldest friend — you . Buy yourself flowers or candy or a gift of something you know you ’ d love and wrap it up .
of something you know you ’ d love and wrap it up . Don ’ t be shy . One single individual shared buying himself / herself a pair of earrings he / she had been eyeing and asked to have them gift-wrapped . When the store clerk asked whom the gift was for ? “ Me ,” he / she said , smiled and walked out of the store .
Concerned about triggering feelings of sadness or
loneliness ? The site suggests avoiding romantic movies or love songs . Instead , try watching or listening to a new show or artist or a different genre .
Verywellmind . com also suggests planning a date with single friends — something with an activity like a game night or making a meal together . Or try making someone else ’ s day better and brighter
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The website also says going about a daily routine just like it ’ s any other day is perfect . Whether it ’ s working , cleaning , grocery shopping or walking the dog that keeps you occupied , Feb . 14 is indeed just a day . And keep in mind a great day to buy chocolate halfprice is coming the very next day on Feb . 15 .
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