Valentine's Day isn't just for couples.
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| | | | | Happy Valentine's Day! No, this holiday isn't just for romantic relationships. It's a day to celebrate love in all of its forms — and that includes self-love. | | Loving yourself doesn't always come naturally, at least not for me. However, it can be developed over time, and doing so may support your overall well-being. | | Below, find a list of ways to practice and build self-love so you can reap the potential benefits. | | | | | | | With love,
Morgan Mandriota
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Morgan Mandriota
February 14, 2025 • 2.5 min read | | | | | | | |
| |  | | | How to practice self-love | | Self-love is a powerful tool that can help you build self-worth and boost your confidence. It may also play an important role in improving your well-being. A 2017 study suggests that practicing self-love may naturally encourage healthy behaviors, like exercising, reducing stress, and eating well. | Loving yourself takes many forms — at the core, it includes the concepts of acceptance, nurturance, kindness, and support. Examples of this can look like: - speaking positively to and about yourself
- forgiving yourself for making a mistake
- doing activities that promote mental and physical well-being
- setting and maintaining boundaries
- considering your needs instead of always prioritizing others
- treating yourself with empathy, like you would for a loved one
| As I mentioned earlier, this may not come naturally to you. It might even feel challenging. And that's OK! If you suspect you can use more self-love, here are some steps you can take to build it: - Treat yourself like you'd treat a friend.
- Set aside time for doing the things that bring you joy.
- Use guided meditations to build self-acceptance or self-forgiveness.
- Surround yourself with people who support and uplift you.
- Celebrate your accomplishments and achievements.
- Keep a journal to reflect on positive experiences each day.
- Learn to set boundaries and develop effective communication skills.
| | | | | | | | | | Relax and unwind | | | | | | |  | | Shiatsu Heated Neck and Back Massager | | Show yourself some love with an at-home massage! This heated massager has eight modes and three speeds. It can help knead out knots in your neck, shoulders, and back using shiatsu techniques. It's no substitute for professional massage therapy, but it's a great affordable option for anyone seeking some TLC at home. | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | How did you feel about this newsletter? | | | | Email wellnesswire@healthline.com with comments related to this newsletter or topics you'd like to see in future editions. The newsletter editors read every message that lands in our inbox — yes, really! We look forward to hearing from you. | | | | | | |
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