The day of love is finally here. Many people do not celebrate this day but are constantly bombarded with couples, romance, red roses, and people coupled up. As a single, one often feels left out. Don't despair, this day can also be an amazing and special day for singles. While you could ignore the day altogether, like it doesn't exist, being single on Valentine's Day means you can still own the holiday like any other, with tons of fun activities to show how much you love and appreciate yourself. ZiMoja has put together some ideas of how to make yourself feel special on Valentine's Day and avoid being bitter.

1: Have a spa day 

A day at the spa is so underrated. How often do you take yourself out to get a full body massage for working hard? No, often enough, clearly. No need to wait for someone else to offer you a day of pampering. Schedule a massage at your local spot or snag some top-tier skincare for some me-time at home. There's a good chance that you're not the only single one spending a few hours at the spa. 

2: Splurge on a gift for yourself 

Spoil yourself, rotten. Make yourself feel loved by buying yourself something that you've been dying to get but have been too afraid to overspend. Today is a good enough reason to recklessly spend on yourself, you worked hard for it and deserve a treat.

3: Volunteer

There's nothing more fulfilling than giving back. Do something different this Valentine's Day. Instead of waiting to receive, be the giver. Going to a restaurant can be done at any time. Celebrate love by making someone else smile. Check out your local shelter, nursing home, hospital, or animal shelter and spread some love around your neighbourhood.

4: Focus on a new goal

The great thing about Valentine's Day being in February is that it is still early in the year and new years resolutions and plans are still possible to fulfil. Channel all that single energy into your goals. Whether you're planning on becoming healthier, trying a new hobby, or sport, starting a small business, or reading more, Valentine's Day is a good day to give yourself some self-love.

5: Have a Sexy Photo Shoot

With easy access to photographers, studios, and make-up artists these days, you don't need days to prepare for a photoshoot. You also don't need to have a partner in order to take some sexy pics. Valentine's Day is all about love, even if you're celebrating it alone. Get some lingerie, even if it's from a low-cost boutique or china town, and book a photoshoot at a studio or take the pics at home using your fancy smartphone. You don't even have to send it or post it anywhere. Sometimes all you need is to feel better about being single on Valentine's Day.