There is absolutely nothing wrong with being single and wanting to stay single. The problem is — society keeps on selling that you should be in a relationship to feel complete. While being partnered is definitely great, you should not feel pressured to be in a relationship just because other people expect you to.

This is for all the single ladies out there. Whether you are recently single, a single mom, in between relationships, self-partnered or just do not want to be tied up right now, please know that you are enough. In fact, you are more than enough!

In case you are struggling with this right now, then you need to up the self-love! Here are some tips to remind yourself that you are all that and more.

Don’t conform to society’s standards.

The first thing that you need to realize is that society standards are often so wrong. You don’t need to be in a relationship to feel complete or fulfilled. When you understand this, you won’t feel too pressured to conform to the rules. Don’t get in a relationship, or get married or have kids just because you feel like you need to. Do it on your own time.

Be comfortable being alone.

One of the worst things some people do is to force a relationship just because they are scared of being alone. How to avoid this? Be comfortable with being alone. Date yourself! Take yourself out to a special dinner. Buy yourself flowers. Go to a movie alone. You can all of these and so much more with yourself. When you learn to be comfortable being alone, you won’t need to be with someone to be happy anymore.

Work on yourself.

The best way to practice self-love is to work on improving yourself — body, mind and soul. Get fit and get hot, not for anyone else but for you. When you exercise, your body also releases happy hormones. So, you won’t just be burning unwanted fat, you’ll also be feeding your body happy hormones. That’s a win-win! Aside from the physical elements, working on your mental health and spirituality will also make you a better and happier person.

Celebrate yourself.

Who says only couples can celebrate love? Singles can also celebrate love and celebrate themselves! Value yourself so highly that you have no other choice but to celebrate yourself every day. This doesn’t have to be a grand celebration. It can be simple, small acts of self-love and daily affirmations just to remind yourself that you are worth it.

Embrace your freedom.

Your singlehood doesn’t have to be that lonely time where you are waiting until you are in a relationship again. This can be a precious time of freedom. Think about it this way — you can pretty much do anything you want, with no attachments or responsibilities to anyone. Enjoy that! You don’t need to jump into relationship after relationship, if you don’t want to. Just do you!