Valentine’s Day seems to be one of those holidays that you either totally love or totally hate, regardless of whether you’re in a relationship or not. There’s tons of pressure put on us by society, family, and friends to have an EPIC Valentine’s Day. We’re bombarded with ads for flowers and jewellery and have to hear the question, “What are you doing for Valentine’s Day?” about a hundred times leading up to the day.
It can be an extremely stressful and upsetting holiday, but only if you let it be. Follow these tips to protect your mental health this Valentine’s Day.
Ignore society’s pressure
Society makes it seem like the right way to live is to be in a relationship. Sometimes being single seems to be looked down upon — but that’s a sham! There’s no shame at all in being single, even on Valentines Day. Don’t feel like you need to be in a relationship or dating somebody to enjoy the holiday.
Indulge in self care
Since you aren’t showering someone else with love on the holiday, why not shower yourself in some self-love? Show yourself some love by taking great care of yourself, doing your favorite self care activities, whether it’s taking a bath with a fancy bath bomb, doing some yoga, going for a run, journaling, or meditating. You know best what will benefit your mental health.
Treat yourself
Who says you can’t be your own Valentine? Okay, so you might not want to go out to eat by yourself on “the most romantic day of the year,” but you can treat yourself to ordering in some of your favorite foods and watching a movie or binging a show. Buy yourself chocolates, flowers, or both if you feel so compelled… because…why not!
Plan something with friends or family
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be romantic. You can celebrate other types of love, like friend love or family love. Planning something to look forward to on Valentine’s Day can take the gloom and doom out of the holiday. Instead of worrying about how you’ll feel alone, you’ll be excited about hanging out with friends or family. If you are feeling lonely and want to join one of our groups, or need someone to chat to, you can fill in the following form & we will contact you Join The Wolfpack Project – The Wolfpack Project
