Who says Valentine’s Day is just for couples? It’s a day for the ones you love too. And who do we love more than anyone or anything else? Ourselves. YES!
Not to sound narcissistic, but we should love ourselves first. We can’t pour for the ones we love and the things we love to do, coming from an empty cup.
Here are some self-love activities you can do on Valentine’s Day.
Pamper Day at NÉW Lounge
Reward yourself with a pamper day at the beauty game-changer, NÉW Lounge. Feel good and look good by accentuating those beautiful eyes with their lash extensions and/or book a gel manicure and pedicure. Remember, it’s okay to take time for self-care in a form of a pamper day.
Visit NÉW Lounge in Oakridge Business Park and Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Skincare Self-Care at Skin911
Give your skin some love without breaking the bank! Skin911 offers a variety of services to suit every skin type and need, like the Skin Rejuvenation Laser with Facial, or the Diamond Peel with Facial. They also have body contouring and laser hair removal treatments.
Visit Skin911 Banawa in Sundance Residences.
Learn a New Skill
Self-love can also mean broadening your horizons, so why not challenge yourself to learn a new skill? Find one that suits your interests, be it calligraphy, picking up a new instrument, or even baking! Me, I went with dancing and joined the Cebu Salsa Club.
Follow their social media for updates on events.
Take Yourself Dancing at Salsa Nights in Maya Mexican Restaurant
Apply those dance skills you acquired at the socials in Maya Mexican Restaurant. This would also be a fun and interesting way of meeting new people, while picking up some tips. Plus, dancing makes you feel good!
Go dancing at Maya Mexican Restaurant on Wednesdays (salsa) and Sundays (bachata). Visit them at Crossroads Cebu.
Spa day at AYO AYO Cafe & Sauna
Reward yourself with a spa day at AYO AYO Cafe & Sauna. Book a sauna session, a hot or ice-cold bath, and a nice massage afterward. You will feel light and relaxed and will surely get a good sleep.
AYO AYO Cafe & Sauna is located at 44 Emilio Osmeña St., Guadalupe.
Treat Yourself with Something Sweet
Treattle 
I Made These by Dobol En
It’s always a treat to indulge in something sweet, but level it up for Valentine’s Day because you deserve it! Try an ice cream cake from Treattle, or reward yourself with some moist brownie cups and blueberry muffins from I Made These by Dobol En.
Buy Yourself Flowers
If Miley says to buy ourselves flowers, who are we to not follow? Gift yourself a bouquet of your favorite beautiful flowers from Flowers by Mama Z, arranged with love.
Something to reflect on: We go on searching for our “other half”, a partner but there’s one person we need to search for—ourselves. We need to find ourselves, and build a strong foundation for a relationship with ourselves before seeking out a partner.
Show yourself the love you deserve not just on Valentine’s Day really, but every day in small steps like buying yourself a journal to finally start writing down things you’re grateful for every day, or start working out to get natural happy hormones to make you feel better.
Lastly, a reminder—don’t forget to do self-work too apart from the tangible things you can do to express love for yourself.
Happy Valentine’s Day, beautiful!