You could intend to love yourself and enjoy your day!

Intentionality is tough stuff and it means business.

ACCOUNTABILITY

On more pragmatic level, there are things that need doing. If you intend to observe day by remembering various people

·Write out your budget ·Make a list of people you wish to remember ·Start writing down ideas for each person ·Remember there’s a whole slew of merchants out there willing to make this easy for you – use Internet and telephone ·Start early to avoid pressure ·Plan ahead how you will resist all last-minutes “specials” coming your way that you know you can’t afford

Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday this week. That’s something you need to know. This means you can send last-minute floral arrangements, and it means that restaurants are going to be absolutely packed on that night, and that babysitters may be hard to come by. Plan accordingly!

Planning is key to experiencing joy of Valentine’s Day. It’s your day and you can have it your way!

Day Three No cooking tonight! Order a pizza and enjoy it on living room floor, picnic style) with your kids.

Day Four Encourage your children to read their favorite comics to you this morning.

Day Five Write three pages in your journal regarding any challenge your family is currently facing. Write as quickly as you can without picking up your pen or crossing anything out. This is a powerful tool for problem-solving and for developing a sense of trust in yourself, as you tap wisdom of your own mind.

Day Six As you go about your day with your family, be on lookout for ten positive, beautiful things about each of them, your home, or your home life that you haven't noticed before. Challenge yourself to maintain this heightened awareness.

Day Seven Brainstorm at least five of your own family soul snacks: brief activities that will nurture your spirit while helping you reconnect with your family. If you need inspiration, choose any of three Soul Snacks booklets, each featuring 100 ideas: Soul Snacks for Families, Soul Snacks for Mothers, and Soul Snacks for Women (available here: http://www.momscape.com/soulsnacks ).

A meaningful and fulfilled life can be surprising simple. Start with a few moments each day specially devoted to renewing your spirit--and your emphasis on gifts in your life.