Loving Yourself
February 17th, 2012
Here at Dragonfly Soap Works, February is known as “Singles Appreciation Month” While we respect the fact that many of our friends and customers happily celebrated Valentine’s Day with their loved ones (and we have some great Valentine’s Day gift ideas, if you’re a little behind), we also understand that there are just as many of us who spent this February 14 relaxing at home, partying with friends, or in the company of close family.
Regardless of your relationship status, loving yourself should always be your focus.
The best way I can think to love yourself is to figure out what it is you really enjoy, and DO IT! For me, it’s a toss up between time with a good book or long run, but if your thing is ice skating or rock-climbing or vegging in front of the TV with 10 seasons of E.R., take the time to indulge. If your partner or friends don’t share your passion, that’s OK. Join a goup of people with similar interests through a site like meetup.com, or just head out on your own and see who comes your way!
Second, cut yourself some slack. So many of us get caught up in trying to be everything to everyone, or in trying to help every needy person we come across. Those are noble ideas, but they can be completely impractical. Say “no” to those things or people that you find draining or even toxic, and replace them with things you really love (see the paragraph above for ideas).
Finally, treat yourself. It doesn’t have to be extravagant; sometimes a simple vanilla cupcake or a new lip gloss can be all you need to feel nurtured and loved. And as a bonus, if you’re buying for yourself, there’s no stress that whatever you’re buying will be the wrong size/color/item. You know what you like!
Do you have any ideas for loving yourself? Let us know in the comments below, or on our facebook or google+ pages. Until then, enjoy!


