It’s February. The blissful holiday months have passed and it’s breakup season. Welcome to the team. And lets be honest: The Honoring Valentine’s Day traditions after a breakup is bullshit. If you’re not sobbing over cutsey couple tik-toks on your fyp, then you’re probably experiencing a range of emotions, from disappointment to sadness to relief; the list goes on.
So let’s make a new holiday. Right here, right now. Make it YOU-day. Self Love Day. A-Moment-to-remember-that-college-is-hard-and-you-are-special-so-treat-yourself day. I’m serious! Call it whatever you want because today, February 14th, 2021 is all about you. Ready to set some ground rules? Me too let’s get into it:
Number one, and yes this is on the list first for a reason, take a moment to remember the growth that you have had throughout the past year. UW’s quarter system, academic stress, and the pandemic are just a few of the stressors that you face in your day to day. More than anyone should have to take on to begin with. With so much on your plate, it is so important to remember to take care of yourself. So show some self love with a bath bomb, extra long shower, some chocolate, and a good movie. Take a step back and go for a walk, pet your dog or cat, anything that makes YOU happy.
Next, spend some time with people you love. Cheesy again but there is nothing like watching a movie with your friends and yelling at the TV during the sappy scenes. Extra points if you’re wearing masks and being COVID-safe of course!
Three, and this one is really hard. If you have not done so already, take a moment to remember all the good, bad, fun, times you had with your s/o. It’s okay to experience the highest dichotomy between frustration and joy. It’s okay to have had happy memories with someone you’re moving away from now. This person was a part of your life for a reason, during the relationship you grew in some way, and now you know what you want and what you don’t want.
Last but not least, don’t forget about how special you are. This next year without your s/o is gonna be new and uncharted. Maybe make this a moment to meet some new people, or if you are ready: download Tinder and start swiping.
Remember, this is just one day in the calendar year. Just one day, and it’s your moment to shine.