Make Your Valentine's Day a Success
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Nina Vultaggio
Nina Vultaggio develops and implements internet marketing strategies for businesses of all sizes. She takes a results-centered approach to messaging, branding and marketing. As a wife and mother of three, she's learned the value of communication from day one. For more information visit http://www.ObssessiveCosulting.com, http://www.TheseMomsKnowBest.com, and http://www.Vultaggio.com. By Nina Vultaggio
Published on 02/14/2009
Americans with sweethearts will celebrate Valentine’s Day by spending
more than $13 billion dollars on romantic gifts and dinners in the
United States.
But for millions, February 14th can be extremely stressful.
But for millions, February 14th can be extremely stressful.
Americans with sweethearts will celebrate Valentine’s Day by spending more than $13 billion dollars on romantic gifts and dinners in the United States.
But for millions, February 14th can be extremely stressful. A recent study found that:
• More than two-fifths of single people feel indifferent towards Valentine's Day (with many having a very negative reaction).
• Men feel more pressure than women to give their significant other a card or gift on Valentines Day.
• Nearly one in ten people under the age of 25 feel depressed, insecure, inadequate or unwanted on Valentine's Day.
• Add in the folks who have lost loved ones or who are separated from their loved ones and you have millions of Americans who simply endure this "happy" holiday.
Here’s what you can do to relieve stress during the Valentine’s hype:
• Love yourself. We spend so much time looking for love outside of ourselves that we don’t take time to give ourselves what we need most: love and acceptance. While that doesn't mean you should run out and buy yourself a fancy watch, doing something as simple as lighting candles, renting a movie that makes you happy or taking a hot bubble bath can ease the feelings of loneliness on this day or any other.
• Stop looking for love. When you step back and allow yourself to feel love and share it you cease needing others to validate your worth. If you allow yourself to have love, instead of craving it, you are much more likely to be satisfied.
• Remember the good times. Indulge yourself by reminiscing about times when you felt loved. By remembering those times and focusing on the love you felt for people (even if they have passed or moved on), you empower yourself to experience joy.
• Make a "date" with a good friend. But instead of going out, opt to enjoy take out Chinese food and a good movie. This mini-escape isn't avoidance, its simply a matter of self-preservation.
And remember, love -- true love -- isn't something that can be found inside a box of chocolates. It's the result of time, patience and effort.
But for millions, February 14th can be extremely stressful. A recent study found that:
• More than two-fifths of single people feel indifferent towards Valentine's Day (with many having a very negative reaction).
• Men feel more pressure than women to give their significant other a card or gift on Valentines Day.
• Nearly one in ten people under the age of 25 feel depressed, insecure, inadequate or unwanted on Valentine's Day.
• Add in the folks who have lost loved ones or who are separated from their loved ones and you have millions of Americans who simply endure this "happy" holiday.
Here’s what you can do to relieve stress during the Valentine’s hype:
• Love yourself. We spend so much time looking for love outside of ourselves that we don’t take time to give ourselves what we need most: love and acceptance. While that doesn't mean you should run out and buy yourself a fancy watch, doing something as simple as lighting candles, renting a movie that makes you happy or taking a hot bubble bath can ease the feelings of loneliness on this day or any other.
• Stop looking for love. When you step back and allow yourself to feel love and share it you cease needing others to validate your worth. If you allow yourself to have love, instead of craving it, you are much more likely to be satisfied.
• Remember the good times. Indulge yourself by reminiscing about times when you felt loved. By remembering those times and focusing on the love you felt for people (even if they have passed or moved on), you empower yourself to experience joy.
• Make a "date" with a good friend. But instead of going out, opt to enjoy take out Chinese food and a good movie. This mini-escape isn't avoidance, its simply a matter of self-preservation.
And remember, love -- true love -- isn't something that can be found inside a box of chocolates. It's the result of time, patience and effort.