Self Care Love Language Activities

Happy belated Valentine’s Day everyone! I’d like to take this special holiday to make a post on love languages and self-care.

What are love languages? In short, a person’s love language is the way you receive love the best.

The five love languages are the following: words of affirmation, physical touch, quality time, gifts, and acts of service. Everyone tends to have a special preference to what love language resonates the most with them. To find out your own special love language, there are many online tests available to check out!

Though love languages are initially created for relationships, love languages can boost self-love as well. Understanding your own preferences for love can guide you in personalizing your own self-care activities that work best for you.

If your love language is…

Words of affirmation

1. daily affirmations – positive self-affirmations can help you gain confidence, stay happy and optimistic, and reduce stress

2. write yourself a love letter/journal, write about how you feel, and reflect on your positive qualities! Work through your emotions and let out repressed and pent-up feelings

Acts of service

1. make yourself a nice meal, try making a new dish, baking a new pastry! By putting time in to cook your own meals, it’s not only healthier, but also more satisfying to enjoy your own hard work

2. clean up: clean your living space, make the bed, get organized to clear your mind and take a breather

Physical touch

1. get a massage, relax and unwind with massages that will loosen tense muscles and joints

2. skin care, use your favorite products, don’t be afraid to go all out!

Quality time

1. take yourself on a date, indulge yourself, do what you love to do, go on a walk, spend time in nature

2. meditate, close your eyes and relax, think through your thoughts, focus on your breathing, or put on a guided meditation

Gifts

1. buy yourself a favorite snack, dessert, treat yourself out to a meal at your favorite trestaurant

2. allow yourself to buy something you’ve always wanted, or something you’ve never had the chance to purchase

Happy Valentine’s Day and remember that self love is just as important as your romantic relationships!

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