5 Things To Do To Make Yourself Feel Extra Special This Valentine’s Day 💖✨

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about candlelit dinners and surprise bouquets from someone else. It’s about celebrating love in every form — especially the love you give yourself. And honestly? Romanticising your own life is a full-time vibe.

Whether you’re single, situationship-ing, or happily coupled up, here are five girly, realistic ways to make yourself feel that little bit more special this Valentine’s Day. Because you deserve it. Always.

1. Buy Yourself Flowers (Yes, Really) 💐

Waiting for someone else to buy you flowers? Absolutely not.

Pop to your local shop, pick the bouquet that you love (not the one you think you’re “supposed” to get), and display them somewhere you’ll see every single day — your bedside table, desk, kitchen counter, wherever.

Every time you walk past them, you’ll get that tiny main-character moment. It’s giving self-respect. It’s giving soft life. It’s giving “I don’t wait around.”

Bonus points: light a candle and play your favourite playlist while arranging them. Romanticise it.

2. Wear Something That Makes You Feel That Girl 💕

You don’t need dinner plans to dress up. Put on the cute set. Wear the pink jumper. Do the glossy lip.

Even if you’re just working from home or grabbing a coffee, choosing an outfit that makes you feel confident completely changes your energy.

And if you’re in the mood for something extra sweet and love-themed, Coconut Lane’s Valentine’s Collection is full of the cutest accessories to treat yourself.

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Because gifting yourself something you’ve had saved in your basket? Elite behaviour.

3. Do That One Activity You’ve Been Putting Off 🎀📸

You know that thing you’ve been saying “I really want to try that” about for months? This is your sign.

Book the Pilates class. Try pottery. Go to that new café. Or grab your bestie and take cute photobooth pics for your Insta.

There is something so empowering about doing things just because you want to — not because someone invited you.

Confidence grows in the moments you show up for yourself.

4. Plan a Solo Date (Yes, You’re Taking Yourself Out) 🍰

Take yourself out for coffee and a pastry. Wander around your favourite shops. Sit in a bookshop and read.

Leave your headphones out for once. Be present. Notice the little things.

Solo dates aren’t “sad.” They’re powerful. They say:
“I enjoy my own company.”
And that energy? Unmatched.

5. Actually Take a Moment to Appreciate Yourself 🤍

This one’s simple but important.

Write down three things you love about yourself. Not achievements. Not productivity wins. Just you. Your kindness. Your humour. Your resilience.

Valentine’s Day is about love — and the most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one you have with yourself.

You don’t need to be “perfect.” You don’t need to have everything figured out. You are already worthy of softness, celebration, and cute little treats.

The Real Valentine’s Glow-Up ✨

Being your own Valentine isn’t a backup plan. It’s a power move.

So buy the flowers. Take the photos. Wear the cute outfit. Treat yourself to something pink and adorable.

Because loving yourself isn’t cringey.
It’s confident.
And this year? We’re choosing ourselves. 💗