The Everygirl’s 28-Day Self-Love Challenge

February, the month of red roses. Valentine’s Day is a month full of rom-coms and chocolates in heart-shaped boxes. Maybe you’re a hopeless romantic and look forward to Feb. 14 all year (whether you’re celebrating self-love or a romantic relationship) or maybe Valentine’s Day typically feels sad, lonely, or disappointing. No matter how close you are to others on Facebook, the most important is the one that you have with yourself. Yes, that might have been a cliché your mom told you growing up, but it’s also a powerful truth. Your feelings and how you talk about yourself will determine your success in relationships and contribute to your physical and mental health. The quality of your relationship with yourself can have a profound impact on every aspect of your life. Therefore, learning to love yourself is the most important skill that you can learn. 

Since February is the month of love, we’ve put together a challenge focusing on the most worthy kind of relationship: the one you have with yourself. For every day in February, you’ll be challenged to try journaling prompts and activities focusing on getting to know yourself, wooing yourself, caring for yourself, and prioritizing yourself. Follow the challenge, and you’ll have a whole new perspective on self-love by March 1. 

Week 1 

1. Make a list of five things that always make you happy and put it on your mirror, desk, or fridge where you’ll see it often
2. Flowers for yourself
3. Revisit a childhood hobby
4. Take a walk during lunch
5. Make a playlist with all your favorite songs
6. For three hours, unplug
7. Journal promptGet to know you. Spend some time reflecting on what you believe in, value and like. Take a look at your strengths, especially those that go unnoticed.

Week 2

8. Say “no” when you want to say no
9. You can eat the rainbow by trying different fruits and vegetables
10. Splurge on the item you’ve been wanting
11. Set the table with candles, a fancy tablecloth and take yourself out on a date.
13. Watch your favorite movie
14. Journal prompt:Imagine yourself as a baby or young kid. How would you talk to yourself differently if she were your child? What would you like to tell her?

Week 3

15. Identify your love languages and then do something to show your love in those languages.
16. Make a commitment to yourself and keep it.
17. Unfollow or mute every account that doesn’t make you feel inspired, encouraged, or good about yourself
18. Sit in child’s pose for a minute whenever you’re stressed
19. Get dressed up in your favorite clothes and apply your lipstick
20. Take some time to “play:” turn on music and dance or do something creative like coloring
21. Journal prompt Write down past mistakes you’re still holding on to. Reflect on how you’ve changed since those past mistakes or embarrassing moments. Recognize how even the worst moments have made your character stronger, kinder and more successful, and then, forgive yourself. 

Week 4

22. Say “thank you” instead of “I’m sorry”
23. Incorporate leafy greens in sauces, dips and dressings
24. Write down the things that you love about yourself.
25. Start an inspirational books
26. Get a vibrator for yourself or download an app like Coral
27. Try a workout class you’ve never done before
28. Journal prompt How can you become more “you?” Self-love happens when our actions align with who we really are. Make a list highlighting your strengths, passions, qualities, and traits. Write down what you want to be. Continue reading Each thing. Also, get rid of the activities or traits that don’t feel true to you and fill up the empty space with more you-ness. Every goal, every wellness intention, and every day should encourage you to be more of who you are.