It’s the season of love. Whether you are in a relationship or not, it’s important to be your own valentine. And this idea does not need to be limited to February. We are only able to love others in a healthy way when we nurture a loving relationship with ourselves.

Here are some self-care ideas that are free or don’t cost a lot of money:

• Say “I love you” to yourself in the mirror three times with feeling ( I know, its weird at first but gets easier with repetition)
• Drink more water
• Buy yourself a bouquet
• Light a candle or two or three
• Get a mani/pedi
• Spend time journaling
• Be in nature
• Take a bath
• Meditate
• Do restorative yoga
• Make a favorite meal or even better make a nutritious spa meal
• Spend time reading a book
• Give yourself a facial
• Take a nap
• Call a friend
• Make herbal tea in your favorite mug
• Take a technology break for an hour, an afternoon, or the whole day

"You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection."  Buddha