Valentine's Day is approaching soon. Here are 29 ways to show yourself love this month. Remember, this should be 365 days.

1. Buy yourself flowers
2. Journal 5 things you like/love about yourself
3. Buy yourself a blank card and write yourself a love note
4. Take a selfie of yourself for YOU
5. Color in a coloring book
6. Treat yourself to lunch/dinner 
7. Watch a childhood movie/cartoon
8. Cook yourself/order your favorite food.
9. Journal 5 things you’re grateful for
10. Order/make your favorite dessert
11. Take a long bath/ long shower. Get fancy with it add eucalyptus, music, wine, a snack, a book, etc
12. Plan a movie night with yourself; popcorn, snacks, candy, drinks, etc
13. Plan a paint-n-sip for self
14. Plan a picnic at the park with self-love
15. Take a nap
16. Say No
17. Take a walk in nature
18. Read something on the couch with a blanket
19. Buy something that you’ve been wanting
20. Write some affirmations on your bathroom mirror (use a dry-erase marker)
21. Do something that you have been afraid to do
22. Try a new hobby
23. Disconnect from all electronic devices
24. Meditate
25. Celebrate something you did this month (take yourself out/ buy yourself flowers, get yourself a card, etc.)
26. Give yourself a hug
27. Give yourself a compliment 
28. Listen to your body
29. Ask yourself how you are feeling and give yourself what you need (rest, eat, a hug, to connect with others, etc)

• - Shareela Allen, LCSW