Valentine’s Day.
Singles Awareness Day.
Call it what you want, but it’s still only Feb. 14.
And as this day is just like any other day of the year, we want you to try to take your mind off of the label Hallmark has bestowed upon the day to remind us single ladies that we’re still single.
But rejoice in being single with these tips that are sure to boost your ego near Valentine’s Day:
1. Go Out: Take yourself out for a night on the town with a group of your closest friends. Get dressed up, make a reservation at your favorite restaurant and enjoy the company of yourself and your friends. A night out is the perfect recipe to take your thoughts away from the holiday.
2. Treat Yourself: Make yourself feel special by treating yourself to a little something special. Plan a day at the spa to get your toes, nails and hair done. While you’re at it, get a facial or a massage to relieve some stress in your life and bring some inner harmony within. Afterward, you’ll look great and feel even better.
3. Do Something Different: Take a day to try something you’ve never done before, as doing so will release endorphines, which are the body’s way of making us feel happy. Go on a hike with a close friend on a trail you’ve never explored before, bring a picnic with you and enjoy the open air while you’re at it. Find an interesting local attraction that you’ve never had the chance to visit and check it out. Or, do something adventurous like skydiving or taking a spur-of-the-moment road trip to a nearby town with a few friends. Any of fun ideas are sure to remind you why being single can still be fun.
4. Get Moving: Get your body in motion and your mind off of Valentine’s Day. Take a Yoga or Pilates class to relax your body and mind. Go for a run or walk in your neighborhood with your best friend. Scope out a new trail in town and spend the day biking in the sunshine. Play a game of pick-up soccer or basketball with your group of friends. Regardless of what you do, getting physical is not only healthy, but enjoyable as well.
5. Energize Your Brain: Put your brain to good use by grabbing a new book and heading out to a local park to spend the day reading in the sun. Pick up your favorite magazine at the grocery story and lay in bed reading every single page. Check out a local museum that you’ve never had the opportunity to discover before and appreciate the beauty of art. Anything that you do to activate your brain is sure to take Valentine’s Day off your mind.
Regardless of how you spend the dreaded day, make this Valentine’s Day one to remember. Do something for yourself, or your friends or your special someone if you happen to have them in your life. Make it count, as every day should.