Whether you’re single or taken, Galentine’s Day is a great day for bonding with your friends. This day is also an excellent day for bonding with yourself! In this post, let’s talk about celebrating Galentine’s Day with a self-care twist for one.
Well, What is Galentine’s Day?
According to National Today, Galentine’s Day occurs on February 13th and is a day of celebrating our “female friendships we so heavily rely on”. Plus, here’s another interesting fact: it originated on the tv show, Parks and Recreation. Isn’t that cute?!
Why have a Galentine’s Day of Self Care?
For many, Valentine’s Day itself can be a bit stressful as a significant other may not buy you a gift and if single, it is a day that you may not even celebrate.
Galentine’s Day of Self Care is an ideal time to treat yourself! I think it’s important to set aside a day for self-care. We far too often place less priority on ourselves and disregard our own needs.
Plus, it’s so easy to make it a two day celebration of self-care from Feb 13 – Feb 14! Why not?!
For me, I have grown to enjoy my last few self-care Galentine’s Day. It allows me to reflect and appreciate how far I’ve come emotionally.
A long time ago, an ex told me that I did not deserve anything on Valentine’s Day and he literally would ignore me on that day. Yet, I would still try to prove myself as deserving. A mess!
It’s laughable now, but I thank God that I broke away from that foolish guy.
But, it also makes me wonder just how many awesome ladies are being told they are undeserving. That possibility scares me because every person deserves love, attention and affection!
Whether you’re single or coupled, self care on Galentine’s Day may be a great start to simply focus on yourself for once.
Ideas for A Galentine’s Day of Self Care:
Here are some simple ideas for things to do on your special Galentine’s Day!
Enjoy a mini spa day at home.
Self-care can be affordable and convenient when you pamper yourself at home. Gift sets like this Freeman’s Renew and Relax Facial Mask Kit are a great example! You can apply your favorite skin care products, enjoy a beverage and watch your favorite show while giving some much needed attention to your skin.
Get Creative and Artistic
Learning a new creative skill or improving on one like painting can be exciting! Fortunately, there are so many paint sets that you can use at home. These BAISITE Paint by Numbers sets are so cute!
I’ve always enjoyed those in-person painting and wine classes. I think this is a nice way to unwind and recreate some artistic fun at home!
Enjoy Your Favorite Meal
Whether you cook for yourself or order a meal from your favorite restaurant, you can’t go wrong! You can cook a new recipe from a cookbook that you have been eyeing for a while or order up an exquisite meal to treat yourself.
Don’t forget to leave a little space for dessert. Since you’re already spoiling yourself, a sweet treat can be the cherry on top!
Get Some Rest and Sleep!
Sometimes, a restful sleep is the greatest gift that you can give yourself. A new pajama set just might encourage you to get some shuteye! This Classic Pajama Set with Sleep Mask by Alexander Del Rossa is so cute and comes in a variety of colors!
Enjoy your Galentine’s Day of Self Care
These were only a few ways to spoil yourself on Galentine’s Day. However, we all require different things so your chosen self-care routine may look different. The most important thing is to enjoy yourself!
It’s okay to be selfish sometimes especially when you are focusing on your individual self-care. So, whichever way you celebrate it, wishing you a happy Galentine’s Day!