With or without a partner, in the month of love thousands are promoting another celebration: the Self-love or Awareness day for singles which, in New York, is very appropriate since, according to the Department of Health of that city, half of the people experience health problems due to loneliness.
Erica Priscilla Sandoval, mental wellness specialist and founder of Sandoval Psychotherapy Consulting, says the importance of celebrating a n day to self love it became apparent following the pandemic, when “we were hit with the reality that we have become human things instead of human beings.”
“As humans we realized what was important: us and our health,” says the author of the book LatinX in Social. “The pandemic made us see the painful reality that we are not living our lives with purpose and when we are not aligned, it is difficult to take care of ourselves, and give ourselves the love that we really need.”
How can you foster self-love?
Although having a day to encourage self love It’s good, it’s better if you make it a routine. A good way to do it, frédice Sandoval, is to start by taking time for yourself. And, for that, he takes these steps:
Notice how you occupy your time: You will realize that perhaps you are very busy and lack moments of joy due to overwork and saying yes to everything that is asked of you. Balance your schedule better.
Learn to say NO: is a way to love yourself.
Enjoy the little things. Sometimes we forget to enjoy the little moments, like having breakfast in bed and giving you the love and rest you deserve. Do it!
Fix your routine. I invite you to consider creating a routine in which you get up a little earlier, put on some music, meditate, add some aromatherapy or even do some stretchingbefore leaving home.
Put some order at home. If you’re going to love yourself, that can’t happen in a cluttered space, so look around you and create the space you want for yourself. Get rid of what no longer serves you, it’s time.
Give thanks. Believe in what you believe, practice gratitude, meditation or morning prayer. Notice how you feel when you wake up, and take a few minutes to breathe and honor your beliefs. Whether you pray, meditate or sing, it is all wonderful for your soul.
And while a recent study by financial analysts WalletHub says NYC is one of the worst cities to be single, Sandoval emphasizes that stigma should not be overcome.
5 Places to Love Yourself in NYC/NJ
The mental health advisor even assures that one can make NYC the best city to love oneself, and suggests these places…
1. Connect with nature, in places like Pier C, NJ, or Pier 17 in NY, where you can appreciate landscapes from both states.
2. Listen to outdoor concerts, in NYC there is a constant offer in places like Central Park, and other parks in the city.
3. Learn to really breathe. An ideal place for that is Little Island, with 350 species of flowers.
4. Walk across from the Hudson at Brooklyn Bridge Park and enjoy the soothing power of water.
5. Practice yoga in a public park or studios like Yugwelness, with classes for various levels.
But, more important than the place, is that you take a deep breath, meditate and connect with yourself.
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Astoria Calle 19 park pool by the way. Hoyt Ave. North and Ditmars Blvd. Queens, New York (718) 626-8620 At 330 feet long, the Astoria Pool is the largest in New York City, so there’s always room to swim or float. But if your thing is just to cool off in its waters: it is surrounded by a bleacher that will allow you to enjoy the scenery, following all, the Astoria is one of the most picturesque pools in the city, as it is between the Robert F. Kennedy and Hell bridges. Gate.
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TWA Hotel One Idlewild Drive JFK International Airport Queens, New York (212) 806-9000 This infinity pool (with the water level with its walls so that it overflows) is quite a ‘high’ pool since it is located on the roof of the TWA Hotel. And since it’s at JFK airport, you can enjoy the exciting views of JFK’s runway 4 left/runway 22 right from here. But don’t even think you have to stay at the hotel to swim in it: it accepts reservations from 11am and its prices are affordable: $25 from Monday to Thursday and $50 from Friday to Sunday. Reservations are made at: poolbar@twahotel.com and last only 1.45 hours.
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Breezy Point Surf Club 1 Beach 227th St, Breezy Point, New York (718) 634-2500 The Breezy Point pools are a kind of “Water Disneyland”, where young and old can jump down water slides, splash around in a pirate-themed pool, or cool off in another family pool. Sooner or later they can have fun on the nearby beach, learn to surf, or practice some sport in the different courts that it has for it. Those who love exercise can participate in daily classes on different exercises, and whoever wants to dance, at night there are DJs playing the best hits of the moment and of all time. Day pass fares start at $45 for adults and $35 for children.
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William Vale Hotel Pool 111 North 12th Street, Greenpoint 718-631-8400 For an atmosphere of glamor and sophistication, head to the William Vale Hotel Pool, ‘Williamsburg’s Only Luxury Hotel’. Its pool is the longest in the metropolitan area: it has a length of 60 feet, and it is also surrounded by the roof of the largest hotel in the city: 5,000 square feet, which guarantees spectacular views of the horizon. Around the pool you can rent one of its private cabanas or enjoy the culinary creations of chef Andrew Carmellini And don’t worry, you don’t have to be a hotel guest to enjoy the pool, because this summer the Voucher is part of the Resort Pass program , where you can buy half-day passes for $150.
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Hamilton Fish Pool 128 Pitt St New York Tel. (212) 722-3211 Located in Hamilton Fish Park, this Olympic-sized pool is one of the largest in the city and was used for training by the US swim team. for the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki. But you don’t have to be a professional to swim in it: it even has a pool for the little ones. The Hamilton Fish Pool is located next to FDR Drive on the Lower East Side, and is characterized by the huge strip of concrete that surrounds it, where many take the opportunity to rest following a good dip.
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Sojo Spa Club 660 River Rd., Edgewater, NJ Tel. 201 313 7200 What’s better than an outdoor pool in the summer? Yes, nine outdoor pools! And that is what this spa offers. True, it really is 15 minutes from New York terrain, but considering its pool offerings and all that’s on offer across the eight floors of its facility, that technicality is worth ignoring. As it is the largest Korean spa in the country, you might try one of its relaxing massages, beauty treatments or wellness treatments, each at different rates. But if staying in the pool is your thing, a day pass starts at $75, and includes use of the saunas as well.
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1 Brooklyn Bridge Hotel 60 Furman Street Brooklyn, New York 11201 Tel. (833) 625-6111 Hotels: 347.696.250 If you want to take a look at the Statue of Liberty while swimming, this hotel offers that view. Its pool is one of the best in New York City, precisely because of the landscapes that surround it, which convey serenity. Although it is exclusively for hotel guests during the week, the pool is open to the public on weekends. Take advantage of this heat to take a little getaway with your family (or friends) and enjoy a cocktail on the shore of this pool, undoubtedly one of the best in NYC.
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Red Hook Pool 155 Bay St Brooklyn Tel. (212) 722-3211 If you want to swim without disturbances, the Red Hook Pool has two times scheduled daily for that: from 7 to 8.30 am, and from 7 to 8.30 pm, you can reserve your swim line, no other swimmers getting in your way, and no kids. Best of all, it’s free! As it is close to the park, take the opportunity to practice other sports, such as basketball, soccer or volleyball. There is also a gym, and a children’s play park.
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Christopher Morley Park 500 Searingtown Road, Roslyn Tel. (516) 571-8113 Located on a 98-acre park, this swimming complex features an impressive diving pool with diving boards and two-tiered platforms. If jumping from the second floor is not your thing, there is also an Olympic size pool, for swimming, and one more pool, to enjoy with the children. Also: you can bring your own food, as there is a picnic area.
