Singles, rejoice! Valentine’s Day is officially over, and Singles Awareness Day is here.
Valentine’s can be a difficult time of year, especially during an already isolating pandemic – but Singles Awareness Day, celebrated Monday, is the perfect excuse to celebrate, sans partner.
And following a day that’s all about love, it’s the perfect time to show yourself a bit of extra love and care.
Here are some ideas for how to focus on self-love this Singles Awareness Day:
Self-care spa day
An at-home spa day is a tried-and-true way to make yourself feel better on the inside by giving yourself some extra TLC on the outside. From a mani-pedi to a facial, get out your favorite skin care and beauty products to give yourself some much-deserved pampering.
Looking to step up your spa day? Add a foot peel to your pedicure. You can also get creative with DIY face masks, hair masks and body scrubs.
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Skip the cooking (and cleaning)
Nothing says comfort like your favorite feel-good meal from your favorite restaurant. And while dining out options may be limited in your area due to COVID-19, take out or delivery options are a great way to treat yourself to a fancy dinner at home. Maybe the best part? Not having to cook and clean up your kitchen, which means more you-time. You deserve a break.
Pump-up movie night
Throw that rom-com in the trash and flip on a fierce flick. Want your other single friends to join in on the empowering entertainment? Host a virtual Netflix or Hulu party so that you and your pals can take part while still staying distant. From the musically motivating “Moana” to a classic like “Legally Blonde,” you can’t go wrong with a movie that makes you smile.
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Take yourself on a date
You may not be able to eat at a restaurant indoors or go to the movie theater, but you can still plan a special day for yourself. Into the outdoors? Go on a picnic in a nearby park or even your backyard and connect to nature by putting away your phone and enjoying some of life’s simple pleasures: a packed lunch, bird watching or a crossword. Love to cook? Get the ingredients for a challenging new recipes you want to try, put on some music and chef it up!
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Cuddle up with a book
If a cozy day in is just what you need, cuddle up with an exciting new book. If you’re looking for something dating-related, dating coach Logan Ury has penned “How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love.” The book, out now aims to help readers find their dating “blind spots,” Ury told USA TODAY in an interview earlier this month.
Connect with yourself through meditation
Show yourself some love by getting close with your thoughts and feelings. Meditation apps like Headspace and Simple Habit can help users check in with themselves and relieve stress.
Looking for something solely self-love focused? Digital Deepak, an app created by Dr. Deepak Chopra and the AI Foundation, is releasing a day of programming focused on self-love on Feb. 14, which is set to include morning meditation and a yoga practice focused on connecting to the source of love.
Put your love on paper
You don’t need a significant other to write a love letter – be your own special someone!
Donna Cardillo, nurse, motivational speaker and author of “Falling Together – How to Find Balance, Joy and Meaningful Change When Your Life Seems to Be Falling Apart,” suggests writing a love letter to yourself this year.
“Be sure to include yourself in spreading around the love. Start with an endearing salutation, praise and recognize your life and value and sign it with affection,” she writes.
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