Valentine’s Day is traditionally when we recognise those we love, but the emphasis on relationships and love can be overwhelming. So let’s also make it a time to think about self-care and self-love.
Practising self-care is good for your emotional, mental and physical wellbeing. It helps you to feel less stressed and the contentment can also benefit motivation and productivity.
Self-care means doing something that makes you feel good or content in yourself. It has to be done regularly and should be part of your routine. It also means actively avoiding things that cause stress or unhappiness.
10 Self-Love and Self-Care Ideas
- Take time for ‘me time’, whatever that means for you. For some it’s exercise – a run, swim or trip to the gym releases endorphins and clears the head. For others, it’s spending time on a hobby.
- Try journaling – noting your thoughts and plans is a great way to connect yourself. Many people find a daily gratitude journal is really rewarding
- Catch up with friends, old or new
- Take a day off by yourself and do those things that please you when you’re not answerable to work or family commitments
- Spread love to others – sharing an encouraging or loving message boosts you as well as them
- Get outdoors for a walk – countryside or sea air are a fabulous way to blow away the cobwebs and boost your mood
- Don’t allow yourself to feel sad, lonely or alone on Valentine’s Day. Treat yourself to some flowers and chocolates or else use that money for another treat
- If you feel that you are overwhelmed with your emotions or low mood, it’s best to seek professional help. Your GP is generally the first port of call
- Have a pamper session – a facial and manicure at home in front of the TV is a great way to relax and recharge
- A professional treatment is a more intensive way of boosting tired skin. There are lots to choose from, ranging from lunchtime facials to non-surgical thread lifts. Mesotherapy can boost the condition and appearance of the skin while dermal fillers tackle lost volume. Having a condition such as pigmentation can Having confidence in your appearance can make a big difference to how you feel
Remember, Valentine’s Day shouldn’t be the only day of the year that we show how much we care and it’s just as important to love ourselves too.
Clinicbe® London
Clinicbe® in London was founded by experienced Aesthetic Physician Dr Barbara Kubicka, who works with a team of highly proficient Medical Therapists at her own exclusive Clinicbe based in Knightsbridge.
Dr Kubicka takes a holistic approach to skincare treatments; treating the patient as a whole in order to get the best possible results from any treatments they may have. Private consultations often include individual advice on nutrition, hydration and lifestyle as well as professional treatments.
The clinic offers a comprehensive range of anti-ageing and medical skin treatments for men and women who live and work in West London, including Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Sloane Square, Chelsea and Mayfair and even attracts patients from overseas.
For more information or to book a private consultation with Dr Barbara Kubicka please contact us on 0207 125 0521 or email info@clinicbe.com.
