That little voice in my head kept saying, “You are not cut out for this,” but my heart felt it passionately.

One of the leaders in my organization recently shared the volume of travel and work they engaged in over a single month, and my immediate response was, “You need a day of doing nothing.” The reply back was something I think most of us would say: “I can’t just sit there and do nothing.” I know I’ve said this myself far too many times. For years, I proudly preached, “Doing nothing is a waste of time.” But things and priorities change.

Valentine’s Day often comes with the pressure to make grand plans, buy expensive gifts, or create a picture-perfect celebration—all while focusing on others. But this year, we’re inviting you to take a different approach. Give yourself permission to be unapologetically selfish, to think about your own well-being, and to find calm amidst the Valentine’s Day rush.