February: The Month of Love—Don’t Forget Yourself!
February is the month we often associate with love—hearts, roses, and sweet gestures between partners. With Valentine’s Day at the centre of the month, it’s easy to focus on showing love to others. It is what the card shops, restaurants, and any other area of society tells us we should be doing.
But what about ourselves? Love isn’t just about romance; it’s also about self-care, self-appreciation, and nurturing our own hearts. So, this February, let’s elevate and embrace self-love just as much as love for others
Ways to Treat Yourself This Month
Self-love doesn’t have to be complicated or extravagant. Simple, intentional acts of care can help you reconnect with yourself and fill your own cup. Here are some easy ways to treat yourself:
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Indulge in a Self-Care Ritual: Run a warm bath, light some candles, and listen to soothing music. Let this be your moment of relaxation.
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Write Yourself a Love Letter: Take a few minutes to appreciate all the wonderful things about yourself. Acknowledge your strengths, your growth, and your beauty.
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Buy Yourself Flowers: Who says you have to wait for someone else to do it? A fresh bouquet can bring joy and brighten your space.
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Enjoy a Solo Date: Take yourself out to a coffee shop, the cinema, or a quiet nature walk. Spending quality time alone helps deepen self-connection.
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Practice Gratitude and Affirmations: Each morning, write down a few things you love about yourself and what you're grateful for. Aim for 3 things you are grateful for, and 3 affirmations. These can be as simple as "I will show myself the same love I show others"
Essential Oils for healing the heart and self love
As some of you may already know, my love of essential oils began when I trained in aromatherapy massage. The mood boosting effects, and self nurturing that they can bring was a game changer for me. Aromatherapy is a beautiful way to support emotional healing and self-love. Certain essential oils are known for their ability to heal heartbreak, nurture the heart chakra, and promote self-compassion.
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Rose: The ultimate oil for love, rose opens the heart, promotes deep self-acceptance, and encourages emotional healing. - Try our Alba Rose blend for healing a tender heart
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Ylang Ylang: Helps to release negative emotions and brings a sense of joy and inner peace. Our Be Balanced blend is packed with this oil.
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Geranium: Balances emotions, uplifts the spirit, and is wonderful for self-care routines.
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Lavender: Calming and nurturing, lavender soothes the heart and helps with emotional balance. Everyone should have lavender essential oil in their homes
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Bergamot: A great mood booster that also instills confidence and self-worth. It gently uplifts and gives you that "because Im worth it" vibe. Our Canoneta range has bergamot at the forefront of it
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Jasmine: Known to promote self-love, sensuality, and emotional well-being.
Aromatherapy really can boost your mood, and promote feelings of self worth, so simply lighting your candle is an act of self love
Some Self Love quotes that resonate;
Final Thoughts
February is a reminder that love is everywhere—and that includes the love we give ourselves. This month, take time to nourish your heart, mind, and soul. Whether through small acts of kindness, self-care, or aromatherapy, embracing self-love will radiate out into every aspect of your life. You deserve love—not just from others, but from yourself too.
How will you show yourself love this month?