Valentine’s Day can be the one day of the year that you take stock in all the things that you have done in the recent, or distant past that have made the lives of others better, and celebrate you. Celebrate this holiday in a new way by celebrating the love you have for you.

If you feel that you keep being disappointed with the people you are dating, take a step back from the situation and look at your ‘’list’’ of expectations. Here are a few things you can do that will help you stay centered while making your decision.

Change can become a catalyst and instead of taking care of everyone else’s needs you can begin to lay the groundwork for learning how to focus on yourself and on a better future.

Questioning yourself can become an important tool in raising your level of awareness and gaining control of your life as a happily single person. However, the questions you ask need to be honest with no concern as to how others may perceive your answers.

No matter how hard we try to deny it, our past affects who we are as women today. Let’s focus on creating a new way of seeing relationships and being a single woman. Let’s create the kind of belief systems we want in our adult lives now.

Let unhappiness guide you to a happier, and more fulfilled life. Here are five simple strategies to help show you how.