February marks the season of love, which can be an exciting time for many. However, for others it can spark a feeling of loneliness and longing. Valentine’s Day was originally created to honor Saint Valentine, but over time, it has developed into a significant symbol of love and appreciation in romantic relationships. Couples surprise each other with gifts or dates to celebrate the holiday, but for those who are not in a relationship, the day may create a sense of dread or loneliness.

There are plenty of ways to deal with these feelings, such as creating a day of fun for you and your friends, or simply staying in and reading a good book. Sometimes, we see couples and long for a connection to someone, but we don’t see the behind the scenes of the relationship and the work that is put in to keep it sustainable. It can be hard to not feel a tinge of jealousy when we see other’s happiness, especially when we are not in a good place ourselves. Try practicing meditation and other forms of self care to give yourself a piece of the love you deserve, because we cannot expect love without loving ourselves first.

So this Valentine’s Day, regardless of your relationship status, do something that makes you happy and fills you with a sense of love instead of impending doom. People tend to overthink the littlest things and worry about things they cannot control. This causes us to slip away from reality and get lost in our heads, spiraling through the “what if’s”. Have a cup of tea or coffee and just look at how far you have come, do not focus on how far you have to go.