Having a list of to-dos is a great way to stay organized, but it can also cause you to feel overwhelmed and anxious. There is no reason why you should continue to force yourself into the things that don’t make you happy.Ģ. If you don’t enjoy going to your monthly book club meeting, then quit. Instead of forcing yourself into the things you don’t really enjoy, I suggest doing more of the things that make you feel good.Īsk yourself, Do I actually enjoy going to the gym or do I hate it? If the answer is that you hate it, then perhaps it’s time to try out running or yoga or a meditation class instead. Evaluate what really makes you feel good and what makes you feel bad. Sit down and really think about your daily life. Here are nine ways to think outside the chocolate box and show yourself a little love this Valentine’s Day:ġ. If you’re ready to add yourself to your love-list this year, I have some great suggestions for how you can get started. It’s more about taking the time to think about the things you really want and what makes you feel good… and ridding your life of the people and commitments that don’t fit into that category. Showing yourself some love doesn’t necessarily mean sending yourself a box of chocolates or a dozen roses. I truly believe that taking care of you is one of the most important things that you can do for the ones you love. There is nothing selfish about taking care of yourself. If you are constantly doing for others and leaving yourself on the back-burner, you become susceptible to feelings of bitterness and resentment, and your outside relationships will suffer as a consequence. In fact, the more we neglect ourselves, the more our other relationships suffer. If we don’t take the time to honor and appreciate ourselves, how can we expect that others will?
What I don’t want us to continue to do is to let ourselves get lost in the shuffle. In fact, I think those things are important. I’m not saying to throw away the heartfelt cards and candies, or to cancel your date with your spouse.
But what if this year you choose to do things a little differently? What if, when you make your list of valentines, you include yourself this time? Showing yourself some love this Valentine’s Day could be your sweetest decision yet. If you haven't, then you may be dreading February 15th. If you are one half of a couple, it’s crunch time to place flower orders and make reservations. As February 14th arrives, so does the long list of expectations that comes along with it.