V-day doesn't have to be D-day

So friends, another Valentine’s Day approaches.

The one day of the year that it’s maybe not so cool to be single, but I’ve done my research and come up with a plan to get me through that is in line with my 5 goals:

1.       Be okay with being single- Instead of thinking about a partner this V-day, I have only myself to think about, so I will celebrate! My plan is that I’ll eat a lot of chocolate, because it makes me happy. I’m looking into where I can get a decently priced massage in the city, because I love a good massag. Maybe I’ll rent a favourite movie (Serendipity anyone?) and of course, make a favourite meal, how about a lobster tail or good cut of steak!

2.       Do more stuff- I don’t always want to put the pressure on myself to do more stuff. So maybe this V-day I will do less stuff. I want to focus on being good to myself and doing what I want to do. This means that I will have a relaxing day, thinking of things that I like to do and doing those things without feeling guilty. Most importantly, I will do less thinking about the fact that I’m single and more stuff to take care of myself and not worry about what else is going on around me.

3.       Work on my relationship skills- Well, I don’t know if much will get done in this department on V-day. But I do know, as far as anyone’s ever told me, that you can’t love someone else until you love yourself. So I guess in that way, if I’m working on loving myself, then I am in fact working on my relationship skills!

4.       Let it go- To be honest, last year at this time I was in a relationship, and it wasn’t such a great V-day anyway. It was a lot of effort on my part, without much effort or appreciation in return. At least in making the effort towards myself, I know that it will be appreciated. So I’m going to try to let go of any negative feelings or thoughts and also let go of the past and focus on the present. A good friend of mine always tells me that things work out the way they’re supposed to. When a relationship doesn’t work out, she reiterates the statement: “It worked out!” because that’s the way it was supposed to work out. So it all worked out.  Does that work out to make any sense at all?

5.       Spread the love- This is the most important goal this Valentine’s Day. It’s a time for love, whether it’s the romantic kind or family kind or anything in-between. I plan to focus on spreading the love. I’ve already sent off Valentine’s cards to my family (which I wouldn’t normally do!) just because I want to spread the love. Why not spread the love to family and friends this Valentine’s Day? There’s no sense in getting all grumpy and miserable about being single, I’ve got the time right now to spread the love to others in my life so that’s what I plan to do.

That’s all I have to say on the topic.

  

Happy Valentine’s Day friends.

Peace Out.