For some people, Valentine’s Day is full of love, laughter, and romantic memories with that special someone. 

But for the rest of us, the dreaded day looms over us with feelings of sadness, loneliness, and worst of all, pity. What is one to do on the day when everyone’s love life is put on display?

Not to fear. Here are all the necessities you will need this Valentine’s Day to not only survive, but thrive!

Try a festive workout at the Plex.

A great start to anyone’s day is a good workout. Some movement in the morning will start your day off with an automatic win, perfect for a day of practicing self-love! 

So put on your pink and red workout set, get the endorphins flowing, and start your heart rate pumping. 

The Plex is offering festive group fitness classes all week long: spend a spin class listening to rom-com soundtracks, or feel the love at yoga with a Heart Opening Flow. Check out the BC Campus Recreation profile on Instagram for time and theme details.

Treat yourself!

One thing everyone can enjoy on Valentine’s Day is a sweet treat. Whether a festive coffee, a box of your favorite chocolates, or any kind of candy, this holiday serves as the perfect excuse to indulge in all your favorite guilty pleasures. 

Right across the street from campus, Dunkin’s Valentine’s menu has many sweet treats to offer, including the coveted brownie batter heart donut. 

Another favorite for coffee lovers, try TravelMug Cafe’s Valentine’s Day coffee flight in Seaport. They have a stacked flavor lineup including cookies and cream, dulce de leche, chocolate-covered strawberry, and more. They also offer these flavors with matcha if coffee is not your cup of tea. 

No matter what your treat of choice is, the bottom line this Valentine’s Day is to buy yourself something sweet.

Queue the Valentine’s playlist.

Music can romanticize everything, especially the most romantic day of the year. The perfect playlist can turn any ordinary moment into a cinematic and significant experience. 

After all, everyone should feel like they’re the main character in their life, especially on a day full of love. You may not have your own, but Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” or Coldplay’s “Sparks” can fulfill the romantic vibe for the day.

If you are going for a more confident vibe, add “Goodbye” by Sabrina Carpenter or “Needed Me” by Rihanna to your queue. Either way, the right soundtrack will set the tone so you too can embrace the love!

Watch the Valentine’s Day movie.

No dinner plans? No problem! Staying in with friends or having some alone time to yourself can be just as fun. While any good romance movie can serve as your ‘date’ for the evening, try the feel-good rom-com Valentine’s Day, available on multiple streaming platforms. 

This star-studded film shows this heartfelt holiday from various perspectives and reminds us that, at the end of the day, it’s all about love. That love might come from within or from close friends, but even without a relationship to show off this Valentine’s Day, it seems like love actually is all around.