7 Ways to celebrate you on valentine's day!

Valentine's day is about showing the person in your life how special they are to you. Well, lovelies you are the person in your life and you should be showing yourself just how special you are to YOU!

Show yourself some Love this Valentine's Day! 

1. Watch A Movie
Take yourself on date to a film you have been wanting to see. Not ready to go to a movie theatre solo (yet) ... plan a date in with yourself and Netflix:
- Girls Trip
- Eat Pray Love
- Under The Tuscan Sun
- Sex and The City binge (maybe one of my fav things to do)

2. Flowers
Yes, you can buy yourself flowers ! (thank you Miley - for the reminder). Splurge on a luxurious bouquet  from a florist (you are worth it!). On a budget - pick up some flowers from your local grocery store or neighbourhood flower market.

​One of my favourite flower markets are the floral shops on Avenue Road at Davenport, I've spent as little as $7.99 for a few stems , and $39.99 for a lovely bouquet that lasts up two weeks. Tell the florist it's a gift for a very special person - and they will wrap it up nicely. 

3. Go for a Stroll - explore a new neighbourhood
There are many areas of the city that are perfect for walking around - Yorkville, Distillery District , The Brick Works, Queen West or go for a walk along the waterfront to list a few. Walking not only is good for your physical health it helps clear your mind. And is also a great way to practice being in the moment as you take in the sights, sounds, smells around you.

4. Gift Yourself
Yes! after all if you were in a relationship with someone else you would be spending money on a gift for them. So TREAT yourself to something you have been putting off buying, or doing. It could be an outfit; an accessory; dinner at restaurant you have been wanting to try; something for your home.

5. Self Maintenance
Book the hair, nail appointment you have  been putting off;  before you know it there will be an unexpected warm day and you will want to break out the open toe shoes - make sure your toes are ready. Some other Self Maintenance reminders;
- massage
- dental cleaning
- chiropractor
- work on your self care planner
- update your inspiration board - note action steps to take to achieve a specific goal

6. Bubble Bath 
If you have been a follower of Resilientista you know a Bubble Bath is a favourite way to practice self care. Play your favourite music, pour your self some bubbly (sparkly water counts as bubbly); and enjoy some time with yourself. 

7. Enjoy a Meal on Your Own
Taking yourself out for a meal to your favourite restaurant or new one you have been wanting to try, is a great way to practice both self care and self love, but if you are not ready to go solo to a restaurant here are some suggestions:
- make that new recipe you have been wanting to try
- cook yourself your favourite dish
- order in or pick up some ready made options from your local market ; BUT don't just eat out of the containers PLATE IT! use the good plates , cutlery, linen napkins - light candles play some soft music. 

BONUS TIP on how to celebrate you - pick 2 or more items from the list above and make your day extra special.

 And remember when someone asks "how did you spend Valentine's - respond:  "with the most amazing person I know" ... smile and walk away ...