If you’re single, Valentine’s Day can be the loneliest day of the year. However, I’m going to suggest that this year – even if you’re alone – you can be your own best date.
Here are 10 things that will assist you to have a nice Valentine’s Day.
1. Have a plan. Everything today is all about you. Do for others another day – this day is your day.
2. .Since eating out at a restaurant alone can be intimidating for some, consider this option. Pre-order your favorite meal, from your favorite restaurant, to be picked up and warmed up for dinner. Also, order two of your favorite DVD’s from Netflix’s or Blockbusters.
3. Spend the day, or at the very least the afternoon, at a place you enjoy going alone. Go for a walk in the park, take in a flea market, or go to a museum or art gallery. . If you’re traveling by public transportation, read a magazine or book you enjoy – not the news. Avoid anything “negative” today. If you are in your car, surround yourself with your favorite music.
4. Return home after picking up your “pre-ordered” dinner. Put on your favorite CD or music mix and sing along as loud as you dare. (No sappy love songs, or victimy – “He did me wrong songs”.) Dancing around in your underwear is highly encouraged.
5. Create a pleasing environment for dinning. Clean the bills off the table and pull out the candles. Set the table nicely for yourself. Use a placemat, your best china and napkins. Dine sitting down. Oh - very important - save dessert for later!
6. After you have finished eating and cleaning up the dishes, indulge in some pampering. Draw a hot bath, give yourself a facial, or perhaps mediate for at least thirty minutes. And get ready to relax.
7. Pop in your first movie, turn off the phone and walk away from the computer. Relax and enjoy the movie.
8. After the movie, reflect on what you liked most about the movie as you indulge in whatever you consider to be the perfect dessert. (If no dessert, consider popping some micro-wave popcorn to enjoy during the next movie.) Don't worry about the calories – that’s why you went for a walk today. Remember, this night is all about you.
9. After you’ve enjoyed your second movie, prepare yourself for bed. Put on some relaxing music and slip in between clean crisp sheets and get nice and comfy.
10. Instead of counting sheep, count your blessings. Don’t focus on what you don’t have, Instead dwell on what you do have with gratitude. You have a warm bed, a full stomach, good memories of people in your life that bring you joy. Think of these things over and over until your fall asleep. I assure you that you’ll have nothing but pleasant dreams and a very happy Valentine’s Day!
