February is called “the month of love” but many people have taken that to mean “the month of loving others.”  The problem with this interpretation is that it causes us to forget about the most important kind of love: self-love.  And while, we’re in full support of spreading the love, you cannot effectively love another person until you love yourself.

So, we’re proposing a self-love challenge this month.  You can follow our ideas below or make up your own!  Whichever way you go about the challenge, we hope you have a February filled with positivity and love for yourself and others!

1. Buy yourself flowers
2. Go sugar-free for the day
3. Write down 5 affirmations on sticky notes and place them in spots you will see them (such as your bathroom mirror).
4. Take a bubble bath
5. Meditate for 5 minutes
6. Do a random act of kindness
7. Get off social media for a day
8. Get brunch with a friend
9. Catch up on your favorite show
10. Clean a room in your house
11. Try a new recipe
12. Make a happy music playlist
13. Write out a list of your accomplishments
14. Drink 8 glasses of water
15. Donate items you don’t use
16. Go on an adventure
17. Go to sleep 30 minutes early
18. Wear your favorite outfit
19. Apply a facemask
20. Enjoy your favorite treat
21. Take a walk outside
22. Try a new workout class
23. Make a vision board
24. Buy a plant and keep it alive
25. Foam roll or stretch
26. Write yourself 10 compliments
27. Don’t eat lunch at your desk
28. Visit a bookstore and purchase an inspiring book
29. Repeat this affirmation: “I am perfect just the way I am.”