Reach out to friends and family:
Valentine’s Day can be about anyone you care for – friends, family, a beloved pet or even your neighbours. Why not invite your friends over for a ‘Pal-entine’s’ coffee date or meal? If you know someone who may be isolated or feeling lonely this Valentine’s Day, make a point of checking in on them and sending a little love their way, it could mean more than you know!
Be kind to yourself:
Don’t forget to include yourself on that list and maybe give yourself a little treat like a nice tea or coffee, a bubble bath or watch a film that you love. Perhaps cook yourself your favourite meal? Just do something that makes YOU happy.
Spend some time outdoors:
Get out into the fresh air and sunshine – even in Winter. Nature has a wonderful way of lifting our spirits by connecting us to the world around us.
It’s okay to not be okay:
If you are alone on Valentine’s Day and think that it’s starting to affect your daily life and mental health, we can help you find the free support and help you need. Just visit Better Days to find out more about the different programmes we have on offer, including Togetherall, our free peer-to-peer support programme.
It doesn’t have to cost a lot to show some love for those you care about! We’ve pulled together some inexpensive ways you can show the people who bring a little love to your life that you care about them too. Checkout out our ‘Love doesn’t have to be expensive’ blog.
