Five ways to feel better if you're single or feeling lonely this Valentine's Day

New book, 'The Self Love Habit' could help us through the isolation of living through Covid-19

Fiona Brennan, clinical hypnotherapist, is keen to remove the stigma that caring for yourself is selfish. File picture: Ruth Medjber @ruthlessimagery

At this time of year, there is a strong focus on relationships. Valentine’s Day has monopolised conversations and everyone wants to know if you’re seeing someone, when you’re getting married, if you have any romantic plans for the weekend. Very little is said about a more important relationship, the one you have with yourself.

We have spent much of the past year separated from those we love, working from home without the support of our coworkers and friends and missing the most basic of human connections. It is a difficult time and it doesn’t make a difference if you are living alone or surrounded by a large family in your home, we’re all struggling.