Most Important Valentine’s Day Gifts
Welcome to February! How is your new year’s resolution coming along? Mine is progressing well; I am writing blogs frequently and loving it too! What are your plans for this month? Are you celebrating Valentine’s Day or is it one those stressful days, you wish you could forget?
In my experience Valentine’s Day is mostly focused on romance and love for others, and as it becomes more commercialized it puts more stress on us as individuals. And guess what February being the heart health month we should be reducing the risk factors for heart disease! Did you know stress ranks as the number one lifestyle risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
In order to love another, we should love ourselves first and know what makes us happy. With that knowledge we identify our boundaries therefore we know stepping out of those boundaries would make us uncomfortable and create stress. So let’s celebrate us on Valentine’s Day by being kind to ourselves and allowing this self-love to radiate towards others as a positive energy.
Here are my ten most important valentine’s gifts:
· When you see yourself in the mirror smile and give yourself a complement i.e. I like my…..
· Re-evaluate your most stressful activity of the day and try to modify it
· Do something creative you have been planning for a while
· Stop a bad habit i.e. don’t smoke today, or don’t drink coffee, drink more water, etc.
· Smile at every one you meet
· Call or e-mail your loved ones and wish them a happy day
· Plan a heart healthy meal for you and those you want to celebrate your love with
· Treat yourself to some dark chocolate (75% cocoa or more)
· Make a donation to your favourite charity
· Do something special for your spouse, child, friend or even a stranger
Choose Valentine’s Day to make a difference in your life and the life of others. This way spread the happiness and positive energy, keep your mind and body healthy and your heart warm and radiant.