Valentine’s Day is coming up this weekend and while couples are the target demographic, singles can also get in on the love as it comes in many forms. We give and receive love to our family members, friends, pets, and ourselves. Whether you’re single or in a couple, it’s important to have self-love.
Self-love keeps us from believing negative things we tell ourselves or what others may say about us. So while Valentine’s Day may be a reminder for some people that they’re single, it can instead be a day to indulge in self-love. Instead of wallowing or trying so hard to avoid Valentine’s Day, start your day with saying self-love affirmations to yourself.
And if you’re coupled up, you can still participate by saying the affirmations to yourself or together with your partner. Check out these 10 self-love affirmations below.
- I am worthy of love, kindness, and happiness.
- I choose to love and appreciate myself unconditionally.
- My heart is full of love, and I share it freely with myself.
- I deserve the same love and care that I give to others.
- I embrace my flaws and imperfections—they make me unique and beautiful.
- I am enough, just as I am, and I celebrate my own worth.
- Love flows to me and through me in abundance.
- I am my own best friend, and I treat myself with compassion.
- I honor my feelings, my journey, and my personal growth.
- Today, I choose self-love, joy, and gratitude for who I am.
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