Fall in love with you this Valentines day with some personal treats
Valentine’s Day, Saint Valentine’s Day or The Feast of Saint Valentines, is a day dedicated to showing love and affection
The focus is always on another person, and your love for them
Gifts of flowers and chocolates, along with a card has become tradition since the 14th century
But did you ever think that, you are someone special in your life?
Fall In Love With You This Valentines
Self care and self love is something I believe is really important for everybody
Learning to accept yourself for who you are is the most important step to self love
Every body has beautiful qualities both physically, and emotionally which make them special
Self care is something we can all practise to help maintain our own wellness
Treat Yourself
Self care this Valentines could be in a number of ways
Whether you are single or in a relationship, the principles are the same
Take time to run yourself a nice bath and relax
Or take some time out of your day to read a book, or your favourite magazine
Having quality you time is a great way to make you fall in love with yourself
Taking care of your body will also help you feel good
After recently starting my Slimming World journey I am so much more conscious of what I eat and drink
It really has made a difference in how I feel physically
Using products on your skin which you know help nourish, will encourage you to feel good
I recently got this gorgeous set from The Body Shop and the products are so nourishing
Me Time
There is absolutely nothing wrong with taking some “me” time occasionally, or even daily
What ever fits into your lifestyle
Even just an hour every now and then can help to recharge, reset, and re-energise you
This is not only important for your own well-being but for those around you
Happy Valentine’s Day beautiful, make sure you get that beauty sleep
Let me know in the comments below about your self care routine. Do you practise any self care?
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Not really. I probably need to start!
Yes, I meditate and practise yoga.
Yes, I practise self care.
I use Orem’s self-care model to manage my disablility.
I always amke sure i look after my skin xx
no but i need to start
I do but often need a reminder
I have a really good skin routine xx
Yes I like to pamper myself when I can . Facial care and skin care are important
with gf, of late have done some yoga and meditation
no and I know I should
I don’t do enough really. I should do more!
I fake tan regularly and get my nails done every 2 weeks 🙂
Have a pamper session when i can with my daughter & grandaughters, lovely girls nights
I try, but it’s hard with a little one x
I certainly take time out for my interests and hobbies
I try to once a week i allow myself a long bath with a book or audio book and slather myself in body butter after lol x
Every night I treat myself to body shop products. Since using them, all my itchy red skin has gone! I use the chamomile make up remover, the ginger shampoo and conditioner and every night I have a bath with one of the body shop’s bubble bath. At the moment I’m loving the almond one. So this is my self care routine!
I do manage a little self care around a busy family and work but definitely room for more
No, probably should though
I always try to practice self care, but do struggle with the hectic schedule of work and kids! x
I do .progressive muscle relaxation. It’s very soothing
I try too, moisturiser after a bath, try to relax, healthy diet
Yes I am trying to make it more of a priority! It’s easy to neglect your own needs but a nice hot bath, a good book and an early night always helps me when I am feeling overwhelmed and exhausted! x
I think it’s really important to take time out every so often and pamper yourself!
I try to!
no,, not really, maybe I should think about starting to
Struggle with self care as I am diagnosed with anorexia – but I like to listen to music, have a hot bath or do some gentle exercise and that helps on bad days xx
It’s my new years resolution to look after myself a bit better! I’m loving the Sunday night pamper sessions!
No – but I really need to!
Yes, not a lot of time but it doesn’t take much just to have a lot of benefit.
my partner is always doing things like this. she really enjoys it
no but i probably need too! x
I wash my face before bed most days and moisturise every day
I try to drink lots of water and moisturise every day x
I always try to make time for myself. I follow a daily skin regime.
I have a nice long shower, and spend time to moisturise and put a facepack on
Yes, as a single mum with a new boyfriend I like spending time making myself look & feel beautiful.
My New Years resolution
I go to yoga classes every week and try to moisturise regularly
I do, I find a mini pamper session to be a great pick-me-up x
I’ve started just to pause several times a day, watch the birds, find appreciation for things, take a moment, almost meditating. It’s helping improve my frame of mind in general.
I try and make some me time
i always use moisturisers day and night it is very important to look after your skin
Yes i practise self care its important to me to make sure in this busy life i take time out for myself too!
I try to! Moisturising is my big thing, especially at this time of year!
By the time I have done everything that needs doing I have very little energy left so I have to stick to the basics of shower and go 🙁
Don’t really do anything I’m afraid
I always make sure I take ten minutes for myself everyday, preferably when I come in from work. It helps me destress and profit from my evvenings.
I try….but could probably try harder….
I love everything from the Body Shop. It’s so important to take care of yourself 🙂
No
Yes I do as when you feel good about yourself it helps your mood
What’s ‘Me’ time? I certainly could do with some, but with 4 kids, rarely happens!
I don’t really and I know that I should, but it’s hard not to feel guilty about taking time for myself
I’m actually awful for self care especially since being pregnant, the only self care I currently practice is applying bio oil 😂
I have fibromyalgia and M.E and I practise meditation to help ease pain and help me relax.
Alovely soak in the bath is my ideal self care treat – I usually watch a favourite youtube vlogger or TV show at the same time Bliss!
My method of self-care at the moment is staying away from my family, who have hurt and abused me in the most unforgivable way x
I do a bit of yoga and some deep breathing exercises – as well as long hot baths 😀
Probably not as often as I should but I do try to take time out each day to read a book
I do, Just started though….face and skin care, body butter and some some me time in the bath full of bubbles,
i dont really, sometimes i do my feet but thats about it xD
A lot more of late, I probably should have done more prior to now but we learn from our mistakes I guess, I have a morning and evening cleansing routine and have started taking certain vitamins and minerals, particularly evening primrose oil which has loads of health and beauty benefits
For me it has to be Yoga i’d be lost without doing my Yoga as i find it so relaxing
I try to but it’s hard with young children and work. Getting to bed early is my self care!
I always make sure I use moisturiser on my face, neck and stomach.
I practice self care by religiously having a bath with a bath bomb every Sunday. Basic I know!
I really do try and look after myself.
I take time out for exercise and try to make good health choices
I will try Yoga again. Did in the past,no success. Long relaxing bath once a week at this moment,x
I try not to be too hard on myself, as i can be, and yes i take time every day with my facial routine, scrubs, cleanse and moisturise x
lovely fresh water on face in the morning and night before moisturising
I always have a pamper day every sunday.
I follow a regime 🙂
I try to exercise 3 times a week
I’ve never been very good at ‘self care’. It’s so easy to spend time caring for the rest of the family so I’m afraid ‘myself’ comes a long way down the list
I do yoga for 10 minutes twice a day and go for a walk in the park about 4 times a week, which I find very relaxing.
No not often enough need start making more time for myself it’s exhausting running a house and after 3 kids
yes! I usually have a pamper over the weekends, put body lotion on, face creams etc , and I have recently started walking , which I am really loving
I try to most days. Even if it’s only 10 minutes for a peaceful cuppa. I can deal better with my children’s tantrums when I had some Me time.
The toddler can be a bit overwhelming now that there’s no naps but hopefully I will get some time to myself in the near future!
I look after my skin daily probably need to do a little more exercise though I do yoga sometimes
I have regular shiatsu and reiki
I have dry skin and eczema so have to control that
I lost quite a bit of weight on Slimming World and I keep it off by going to the gym regularly but also practising yoga and Pilates
I try to relax and meditate. I also try to eat well and stay healthy
I try to have me time every week with a relaxing bath and face mask.
I have started practising self care as I have been off work since August after a fall. I spend time daily doing something just for me! AND without feeling guilty. It helps me so much
I start off with good intentions then life gets in the way.
Lots of moisturiser, morning and night.
I go for long relaxing walks
I try and have a nice hot bath occasionally with lots of bubbles and candles x
self care is really care for everyone because, when we feel good it transfers to everyone else x
I have a relaxing long bath sometimes
Yes always cleanse and tone my skin before bed. Once a week I do my nails and my eyebrows
Exfoliate and moisturise
I try to have a walk in nature every day – sometimes the park, sometimes the beach. It is very relacing.
Yes, I do so by making sure that I have an hour or so to relax each day and also make sure I spend time outside walking.
Not as often as I really should xx
no but i know i really should start to
I try to take a moment for quiet reflection when I feel stressed and I also try to walk most days and use nice skincare and hygiene products.
Sometimes but I should more often
Roses are red violets are blue
The only thing that matters is taking care of you!
Not really but I have just started to go swimming again which I find relaxing
Yes I always have some Me time every day so I can switch off and recharge my batteries
I try to, but it’s so hard to find the time. I have a ten year age gap between my children so the demands are so different and constant
I don’t have the time as I’m a Mummy to a 16 month old so most I do is look forward to a Costa as long as baby napping
Yes it is important to take time to look after yourself
I love yoga to make me feel beautiful inside and out.
no i dont,i know i should as i tend to let people take advantage of my good nature a lot an i beat myself up about it,i need to learn to be more assertive an relax more
No but I think I need to learn x
Yes, it’s something that I try to be very aware of.
yes, i always try and listen to my body
No x
I do, yes. I make sure I take 20 minutes in my lunch break doing one thing to make myself relax. It might be reading my book, deep breathing or just closing my eyes and daydreaming
I use SPF foundation, and I a;ways throughly cleanse by face before getting into bed. I use body cream on my arms & legs.
yes i always moisturise top to toe after a shower to make me feel ready and confident
I’m trying to eat better and get more sleep if that counts
No. Not really don’t have enough hours in the day
sometimes, I do when I can
My partner doesn’t do valentines I’m used to not getting anything so I don’t bother anymore