Today is a wonderful day to start loving on yourself if you don't already have a self-love practice. Yes, today is Valentine's Day and there is no better day to put yourself first and take care of numero uno. Of course, if you have a significant other, give them plenty of love, too, but loving, my friend, starts with you... So, on this day I wanted to share with you some tips you can take to create a more loving relationship with yourself. 1. start a gratitude journal (nothing says love more that thanks) 2. give yourself a compliment (speak to yourself as you would a friend) 3. practice mindfulness (be present in the moment) 4. celebrate your successes (big and small) 5. limit your time on social media (stop comparing yourself to others) 6. be authentic (and love who you are at your core) 7. be honest with yourself (lying to yourself is only hurting you) 8. trust your intuition (your inner guidance knows what's good for you) 9. quiet your inner critic (it can get the best of you if you let it- don't). 10. embrace solitude (being independent builds confidence) 11. treat yourself (whatever makes you feel special- massage, clothes, a trip, etc.) 12. express yourself freely (dance, speak your mind, be comfortable just simply being yourself- no filters) 13. set healthy boundaries (your time and energy are precious commodities, don't waste them) 14. protect yourself (from people, places, or things that make you uncomfortable) 15. forgive yourself (be compassionate with yourself)