Romanticise Your Day to Show Yourself Some Love
- Feb 14
- 3 min read
On a day that’s dedicated to showing, sharing and spreading love, don’t forget about the most important person of all – yourself. Self-love is important every day, but in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, here are some simple ways that you can romanticise your day to show yourself some extra love and care.
1. Dress up - just for yourself
Bonus points if it’s extra comfy! Dressing up doesn’t mean you need to wear something fancy or spend hours getting ready. Wearing something that you love and feel great in is a simple way to immediately boost those feel-good brain chemicals, lean into your self-confidence, and start your day on a positive note. It doesn’t matter if you’re not planning on leaving your house, or if your only outing is to the grocery store; this is about wearing something you love purely for yourself. You never need an excuse to wear something that makes you feel amazing, but if you’re looking for your sign – this is it!
2. Find something you love and do that!
For me, personally, this constantly changes (thank you, ADHD). At the moment, I’m back in my colouring-in era. Spending time thoughtfully selecting colours while listening to the sounds of nature, soaking in some peace and quiet, or working my way through my current hyperfixation playlist brings me the ultimate mindful enjoyment. It’s not something that I do nearly enough, but whenever I do, I’m reminded how much peace it brings me. Time spent doing something you love is never time wasted.
3. Practice joyful movement
Keep those feel-good brain chemicals going by engaging in some joyful movement. If running or the gym aren’t your thing, that’s totally fine! Joyful movement is all about moving your body in whatever way ultimately brings you joy. Maybe for you that means playing with your kids and running after them at the park, grabbing a coffee or a matcha and going on a hot girl walk, booking in a group fitness class with your besties, dancing to your heart's content on a make-believe stage in your bedroom, or connecting with your inner child to do something nostalgic and playful… whatever it is, the key is finding joy in however you move.
4. Allow yourself to slow down and exhale gently
Whether it’s having a slow morning, sitting outside to drink your coffee, spending time meditating or quietly reading a book; give yourself the chance to pause, breathe in, and gently exhale. Ground yourself and allow your body to truly soak up the peaceful energy by mindfully observing your breath, dropping your shoulders, relaxing your jaw, feeling the ground beneath your body, and connecting with your environment by noticing what you can see, hear and smell. The moment could be as short as 5 minutes; but it’s those small moments that can have the greatest impacts.
5. Nourish your body inside and out
Drink your water and stay hydrated, nourish your body by fuelling it with foods you enjoy, prioritise sleep and recovery, give your nervous system a chance to regulate, wear your SPF, and don’t forget to care for your skin (it is our largest organ after all). We’re all unique, and nourishing routines will look different for every body. Whatever it is that your body needs to feel its best, don’t forget to show it the love, care and nurturing it deserves.
Save this blog post for the days you need to show yourself some extra love, or share it with someone you think could use it.
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