Five Ways to Make the Most of Valentine's Day

1. Plan a Date With Your Best Friend(s) 

Dress up, go out and have a good time! Qdoba will have a special buy-one-get-one-free deal on your entrée, Krispy Kreme will give out a free sweethearts-inspired donut with any purchase, Papa John’s specialty pizzas will be discounted to $12 and Olive Garden will offer a ToGo for Two deal for Valentine’s Day, featuring: breadsticks and soup or salad, five cheese marinara or Alfredo dipping sauce, a shareable chicken Alfredo or five cheese ziti al forno and dessert! 

2. Treat Yourself

Get your nails done, go to the movies, eat ice cream or even all three! Do something for yourself this Valentine's Day! 

3. Change Your Perception of Valentine’s Day

Whether you’re in a relationship or not, this is a day to focus on love! Being single is something that should be celebrated but is often overlooked. Take advantage of being single. Embrace your own independence and learn to be comfortable with yourself. Just because you’re single this Valentine’s Day doesn’t solidify what next year will look like. Focus on love for yourself, your friends and your family. 

4. Take a Risk

Have someone special in your life? Ask them out! Valentine’s Day can be just what you need to have the courage to speak to your crush and make a move. If this seems like too much pressure, make it super casual. Ask them to a movie or to grab a coffee. If this is still too much pressure, make it a group hangout! This day is all about you, so it can be whatever you want it to be!

5. Netflix and Chill with Your Favorite Blanket

Don’t feel like going out? Stay in! Grab all the right snacks and relax. It’s not mandatory to go out on Valentine's Day; a lot of times we’re too busy to make plans anyway. Take that pressure off and just enjoy a nice night inside.

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Hannah Armstrong is a senior studying health and human performance.