A Day For Everyone
For those in a relationship, Valentines’ can be one of the best days of the year. For those not in a relationship, it can be one of the worst days. Michelle Peterson found a way to enjoy this special day last year in spite of a divorce. She sent me an email, recently, asking if she could write a guest blog about ways to enjoy Valentines’ when single. She said she found my blog through a YouTube video highlighting one of my children’s books, Tired of Being a Bully.
Michelle explained, “I’ve always enjoyed Valentines’, so after my divorce last year, I didn’t want to ignore it. I decided to make it my own. I spent the day at a museum and stopped by my favorite café. That night I read a good book and wrote in my journal. It ended being one of the most pleasant, stress free days I’ve had in a while. My desire in this blog is to inspire other singles to see Valentines’ can be a wonderful day.”
5 Ways to Make Being Single on V-Day Awesome
With V-Day almost here, you may be lamenting the fact that you aren’t in a relationship. The heart-shaped candies and the beautiful red roses may even make you feel envious of people in relationships. Instead of thinking about the fact that you are alone, why not think about the benefits of your singlehood? You are free to make your own plans, have all the time for yourself, and don’t have to deal with any unnecessary drama. What’s more, being single is scientifically good for your health.
Why should only couples have fun on Valentine’s Day? No one is stopping you from enjoying yourself, so here are five ways to make being single awesome on V-Day.
- Dance ‘til Your Heart’s Content
Dancing has a way of taking all your stress and worries away, plus it has some amazing health benefits too. This V-Day, break a leg and dance like no one watching you! Whether Macarena is your guilty pleasure or a particular movie has some particular dance scenes you find memorable, find the songs that make you let go of all your inhibitions.
- Sleep Well
What does it mean when you are single on V-Day? It means that you have the entire bed with the blankets and the pillows all to yourself! You do not have to share your bed with anyone or give up on your sleep because you cannot doze off with someone snoring loudly beside you. Sleep is extremely vital for a good quality of life, and there is no better day than V-Day to enjoy a good night’s or even a good day’s sleep. Since you are a free bird, you can even decide to sleep the entire day!
- Do Some Online Shopping
When you are home alone on V-Day and wondering what to do, check out some of your favorite online shops. As you are all alone, no one is around to keep a hold on your purse strings or judge your purchases. Splurge on that gorgeous black skirt or the latest video game that you have wanted forever! Retail therapy truly does help to get your spirits high when you are feeling sad about being single on Valentine’s Day.
- Indulge in a Bubble Bath
A bubble bath is one of the indulgences that you must try when you are alone on V-Day. You can take all the time you want, as no one will be banging on the bathroom door asking you to hurry. You can stay in there for hours relaxing in the warm water, which in turn will help enhance your mood. Pour yourself a glass of milk and carry the current book that you are reading with you to the bathroom, and now you have all the entertainment you need.
- Binge Watch Your Favorite Shows
Perhaps, the best thing about being single on V-Day is that you do not have to share your remote with anyone. You can finally binge watch your favorite shows without getting disturbed. You can even wear your comfortable PJs as there is no one around to complain about how worn out they are. Be it Game of Thrones or House of Cards, you can watch as many episodes as you want – just keep in mind that you have a job in the morning.
Thanks, Michelle for these great ideas. If you’d like to learn more about Michelle, check out her website, here.
How do you spend Valentine’s Day? Leave a comment below, message on Facebook or email dicysm@yahoo.com.
Thanks,
Dicy
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