Valentine's Day, love it or leave it

As with many holidays, you either love Valentine’s Day or you can't wait for the day to pass. According to Helen Buttigieg of We Organize U, it's all in how you look at it and what it means to you.

"If you love it, perhaps it means romance and the gifts, cards and fancy dinners that go along with that. If you hate it, perhaps it creates pressure for you – having to drum up romance, whether you’re feeling it or not. Or maybe it brings up feelings of loneliness if you are not in a relationship.
     If you are dreading Valentine’s Day, you may want to consider reframing it so you can actually enjoy it. Why not see it as a day for acting in a kind way – with your significant other or another family member, a neighbor, a friend, a pet or even a stranger. It's great to act in a loving way all the time, but having a day set aside especially for this acts as a powerful reminder and motivator.
     It could be having coffee with someone who needs the company and conversation, putting money in a meter that’s about to run out, doing a chore without being asked, feeding the birds at the park, or leaving a generous tip. The possibilities are endless and personal.
     Acting in a loving way creates happiness. It’s in the giving – and the loving – that we receive the greatest gift of all. Research proves this and your own experience will reinforce it."