Valentine’s Day can easily become a source of stress more than a celebration of love. If the day stresses you out, take a moment and slow down and refocus. Try to turn the day into an opportunity to look at your relationships in a new way. Valentine’s Day can be a reminder to show appreciation for the people you care most about. And it can be a great day to do something kind for yourself as well.
This article gives a few simple strategies to make your Valentine’s Day more joyful and maybe even more relaxed. My favorite is the suggestion is to give something thoughtful, meaningful, and personalized to your loved one – no pressure – but I’m thinking a hand written note can sometimes be more powerful than a card. Take a few minutes and write a list of the ten things you appreciate about your partner. My guess is they may be surprised at your thoughtfulness. It’s an easy way to show your partner you’re paying attention. And I imagine that the list will be something they treasure forever….
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