Reasons To Love Yourself On Valentine's Day

Whether you’re drunk in love or living your best life single, taking the time to show yourself some love this Valentine’s Day should be top of your to-do list. Not convinced? Here are some reasons to indulge in some self-care for Valentine's day and suggestions for fantastic self-care activities to get you started.

Reason 1. Accept Love To Give Love

If you don’t love yourself, you will find it harder to love others. So, really indulging in acts of self-love on Valentine’s Day is actually very selfless! If you’re met with any resistance (either internally or externally), remember that by being kind to yourself, de-stressing, and treating yourself, you’ll actually increase your capacity to do the same for others. - How thoughtful and generous you are!

Reason 2. A Celebration Of Self

Valentine’s Day is often seen as a day to celebrate romantic love, but you could use it to honour yourself instead. Your relationship with yourself will be one that lasts forever. Putting aside some time to think about your own needs, celebrating your successes and remembering that you are absolutely unquestionably worthy of love, care, and celebration is so important. Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to start!

Reason 3. Stress Relief is Essential

While we all like the idea of being able to switch off and relax, there’s no doubt that often ‘life’ gets in the way. It becomes all too easy to forget about self-care in the chaos of daily responsibilities and so it falls further and further down your list of priorities. However, taking the time to decompress can improve your mental health, boost your energy, and reduce stress. So, next time you’re tempted to ignore the urge to take a break, remember that it will actually do your mental and physical wellbeing so much good in the long run.

Reason 4. Being A Powerful Example

By choosing self-love and self-care, you inspire those around you to do the same. 

Setting a positive example shows everyone, whether that’s your kids, your partner, flatmates or friends, that they deserve love and the time for self-care.

Reason 5. A Boost to Your Confidence

When you take time to pamper yourself, you’re reminded of your own worth. Acts of self-care, like dressing up just for you or indulging in your favourite treat, can leave you feeling empowered and confident. Confidence is attractive and energising.  It’s the sweetest gift that keeps on giving long after Valentine’s Day.

Now that you’re (hopefully) thoroughly convinced that self-love this Valentine's Day is the way forward, here are some suggestions to help ensure you take your commitment to self-care to the next level.

7 Self-care Activities To Leave You Feeling Your Best

1. Take A Bath

Studies have shown that immersing yourself in warm water can reduce fatigue and help with muscle relaxation. We have a range of bath products to make bathtime extra special. Bath salts to ease tired muscles, bath milks to soothe skin and bath oil to nourish and feel truly indulgent.

2. Light Some Candles

Aromatherapy candles can help to bring a sense of calm and relaxation to your home. Some studies have shown that inhalation of aromatherapy candles with calming scents such as lavender can help to increase a sense of calm. 

Our soy wax aromatherapy candles are designed to bring you a sense of peace and calm and fill your space with a beautiful scent.

3. Indulge in a Hobby You Love

You know what they say about all work and no play. So, make sure you dedicate time to an activity that brings you joy. From soap making to painting and reading to gardening and dancing around your living room, keeping time set aside for things you’re passionate about or simply bringing a smile to your face is well worth doing. 

4. Take a Solo Adventure (or just get some fresh air)

From wild adventures to far-flung lands to just stroll around the block. Getting some fresh air in your lungs and a change of scenery can be a great act of self-care. Why not explore a new part of your city, visit a museum, or catch a movie you’ve been dying to see?

5. Unplug for a Day

It’s no secret that excessive screen time isn’t always the best for your health, with disrupted sleep being just one area of your life, it can take its toll on you. So why not take action and disconnect from social media and screens to focus entirely on yourself this Valentine’s Day? Use the time to meditate, do yoga, or enjoy the quiet.

6. Buy Yourself a Gift

Is there something you’ve been eyeing? Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to treat yourself to something you’ll love. At Baldwins, we’ve got a huge range of gifts that are perfect for treating yourself. 

We’ve got something for every kind of self-care, including gorgeous organic body balm, new skincare products or indulgent bath oils. Explore our expanded range of Evolve skincare products for the best in organic beauty.

Head to our gifting page to discover more!

This Valentine’s Day, remember that love starts from within. Whether you’re single, in a relationship, or somewhere in between, prioritising self-care is the ultimate way to honour yourself and keep your heart full. 

Ready to enjoy better sleep, more energy, less stress or some pampering time? Head over to Baldwins to discover high-quality, natural products to help you start your self-care journey today.