Get Ready Now for Valentine’s Day as a Single

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Get Ready Now for Valentine’s Day as a Single

February is just around the corner, so get ready for all things love. When you’re single, those red hearts, pink flowers and sweet nothings can be a trigger for loneliness, regardless of the reason you aren’t currently with a partner. Instead of getting anxious about Valentine’s Day or spending the month in a funk, prepare yourself for the barrage of advertisements and television shows.

Treat Valentine’s Day as Any Other Day

Shift the focus from love by ignoring Valentine’s Day. There’s no reason you have to celebrate February 14. Avoid movies and television shows about love. It’s the perfect time to try out a new genre to avoid the triggers that make you sad. This year, Valentine’s Day is on a Monday. You can simply keep up with your normal routine to make it seem like any other day.

Be Kind to Yourself

Ignoring Valentine’s Day isn’t going to be easy. You may want to explore some self-care strategies to keep the focus off the holiday and its sentiments. Make plans to do something that doesn’t keep you home crying over your relationship status. Invite some of your single friends over for a night of board games. Pamper yourself with a massage. Cook dinner for a family member. Plan a play date with the nieces and nephews. Send yourself flowers at work. Make your Valentine’s Day a celebration of you.

Go Shopping

Set a budget to buy something for yourself that you wouldn’t normally splurge on. Go somewhere to shop that is out of the ordinary. You can engage in some retail therapy without blowing your budget. Shopping for something special at the antique store with a limited budget can be just the distraction you need.

Do Something With Your Pet

Valentine’s Day is a great day to have a date with your furry four-legged friend. Take your dog to a new dog park or dog store. Go for a walk in a new park. Pick up a new toy for your cat. Have a photo shoot with your buddy. You might even cook something special that both of you can enjoy. If weather permits, go for a ride together. The important thing is to be with the one you love.

Brighten Someone Else’s Day

It’s easy to feel like you’re the only one alone on Valentine’s Day. Just look around and you’ll find many others who have recently lost their significant other. Remember the adage, “It’s better to give than receive.” Do an act of kindness for someone else who may be grieving a relationship on Valentine’s Day.

  • Give a gift basket with tea or coffee and some homemade treats.
  • Take someone out for dinner or a movie, or even both.
  • Send flowers.
  • Go to a museum for an afternoon.
  • Write a note thanking them for their friendship.

Get Off Social Media

Valentine’s Day is not the day to be checking up on what your exes are doing. Try to avoid social media for a day or two around Valentine’s Day. Plan other activities to keep from being tempted. Get an adult coloring book and new colored pencils. Bake something special. Start using a language app. Read a book. Work a jigsaw puzzle. Get your mind busy with Sudoku or crosswords.

Love Yourself

Valentine’s Day is a holiday that can be fun when you’re in a relationship. When you’re alone, it can be challenging. A relationship doesn’t define your worthiness of love. If you are spending this holiday alone, be compassionate to yourself. If you’re really struggling, reach out for professional help. There are many mental health resources in Canada. Don’t let the day get you down.

Get Ready Now for Valentine’s Day as a Single

February is just around the corner, so get ready for all things love. When you’re single, those red hearts, pink flowers and sweet nothings can be a trigger for loneliness, regardless of the reason you aren’t currently with a partner. Instead of getting anxious about Valentine’s Day or spending the month in a funk, prepare yourself for the barrage of advertisements and television shows.

Treat Valentine’s Day as Any Other Day

Shift the focus from love by ignoring Valentine’s Day. There’s no reason you have to celebrate February 14. Avoid movies and television shows about love. It’s the perfect time to try out a new genre to avoid the triggers that make you sad. This year, Valentine’s Day is on a Monday. You can simply keep up with your normal routine to make it seem like any other day.

Be Kind to Yourself

Ignoring Valentine’s Day isn’t going to be easy. You may want to explore some self-care strategies to keep the focus off the holiday and its sentiments. Make plans to do something that doesn’t keep you home crying over your relationship status. Invite some of your single friends over for a night of board games. Pamper yourself with a massage. Cook dinner for a family member. Plan a play date with the nieces and nephews. Send yourself flowers at work. Make your Valentine’s Day a celebration of you.

Go Shopping

Set a budget to buy something for yourself that you wouldn’t normally splurge on. Go somewhere to shop that is out of the ordinary. You can engage in some retail therapy without blowing your budget. Shopping for something special at the antique store with a limited budget can be just the distraction you need.

Do Something With Your Pet

Valentine’s Day is a great day to have a date with your furry four-legged friend. Take your dog to a new dog park or dog store. Go for a walk in a new park. Pick up a new toy for your cat. Have a photo shoot with your buddy. You might even cook something special that both of you can enjoy. If weather permits, go for a ride together. The important thing is to be with the one you love.

Brighten Someone Else’s Day

It’s easy to feel like you’re the only one alone on Valentine’s Day. Just look around and you’ll find many others who have recently lost their significant other. Remember the adage, “It’s better to give than receive.” Do an act of kindness for someone else who may be grieving a relationship on Valentine’s Day.

  • Give a gift basket with tea or coffee and some homemade treats.
  • Take someone out for dinner or a movie, or even both.
  • Send flowers.
  • Go to a museum for an afternoon.
  • Write a note thanking them for their friendship.

Get Off Social Media

Valentine’s Day is not the day to be checking up on what your exes are doing. Try to avoid social media for a day or two around Valentine’s Day. Plan other activities to keep from being tempted. Get an adult coloring book and new colored pencils. Bake something special. Start using a language app. Read a book. Work a jigsaw puzzle. Get your mind busy with Sudoku or crosswords.

Love Yourself

Valentine’s Day is a holiday that can be fun when you’re in a relationship. When you’re alone, it can be challenging. A relationship doesn’t define your worthiness of love. If you are spending this holiday alone, be compassionate to yourself. If you’re really struggling, reach out for professional help. There are many mental health resources in Canada. Don’t let the day get you down.

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