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Use Valentine’s Day to Help Discover Your Self-Worth

Jennifer Aline Graham

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Use Valentine’s Day to Help Discover Your Self-Worth

Use Valentine’s Day to Help Discover Your Self-WorthAre you going to be alone this Valentine's Day? Those without significant others may look down upon themselves for being alone on this "Hallmark Holiday," which can lead to feelings of depression and loneliness. And while many may blame the holiday for bringing these emotions forward, maybe we can use Valentine's Day for something positive; to look at our own negative thoughts and feelings about ourselves.

Self-Love and Self-Worth on Valentine's Day

Instead of focusing on the negative aspects of Valentine's Day, embrace your own self-worth and discover your own self-love. Work on improving your confidence by spending time on your personal passions and accomplishing goals you had set on the back burner (untouched New Year's resolutions, perhaps). If you do not want to spend the day alone, plan an evening with loved ones and surround yourself with people who genuinely care for you. When you are surrounded by positive people, that energy can be contagious.

Plan a day or the weekend around your interests, needs and passions. By fully focusing your energy on you, you will learn more about yourself and appreciate the person you have become. Whether you struggle with depression, bipolar disorder, or another mental health condition, it is crucial to spend time everyday embracing the life you live and recognizing your self-worth.

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Here are the top 3 mental health articles HealthyPlace Facebook fans are recommending you read:

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  3. Mental Illness Means Physical Pain Too

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Join the Stand Up for Mental Health campaign. Put a button on your website or blog (buttons for family members, parents, mental health professionals and organizations too). We also have covers for Facebook, Twitter and Google+.

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These stories and more are featured on our mental health news page:

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  • Stress Levels Are Down, But Money Worries Continue To Trouble Americans
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That's it for now. If you know of anyone who can benefit from this newsletter or the HealthyPlace.com site, I hope you'll pass this onto them. You can also share the newsletter on any social network (like facebook, stumbleupon, or digg) you belong to by clicking the links below. For updates throughout the week:

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APA Reference
Aline, J. (2015, February 11). Use Valentine’s Day to Help Discover Your Self-Worth, HealthyPlace. Retrieved on 2024, November 14 from https://www.healthyplace.com/other-info/mental-health-newsletter/use-valentine-s-day-to-help-discover-your-self-worth

Last Updated: February 12, 2015
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Medically reviewed by Harry Croft, MD

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