Experts suggest 5 simple methods for cultivating meaningful love without relying on dating apps.

Dating can be just as frustrating for some people on Valentine's Day as being single.

Experts suggest that there are alternative methods to finding love without resorting to online dating.

A psychologist at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio stated that online dating has both positive and negative aspects.

"On one hand, it creates wonderful connections," she said.

"The downside is that it can often bruise your self-esteem."

"Numerous unattached individuals face challenges such as rejection, competition, and intense pressure to present a false image or strive for perfection on the internet."

Albersis advised singles who are feeling overwhelmed to take a break from the dating app process, stating that it is "just one tool for finding a significant other."

"Know that your self-worth is not linked to the outcome of potential matches."

"She advised not to give up and to invest in daily relationships, hobbies, and self-esteem."

"Your self-worth is not determined by the results of potential relationships."

Kimberly Snyder, a holistic wellness expert and multiple-time New York Times bestselling author, advised that individuals seeking love should consider abandoning "dating apps."

In an interview with Planet Chronicle Digital, Snyder, the founder of Solluna and based in Los Angeles, stated that most people believe love originates from external sources, such as the admiration of significant others, family members, or followers on social media.

""You don't receive love from others, but rather, it's the people who inspire you to feel the love that's already within you," she stated."

"By aligning ourselves with love, we discover that we possess love within ourselves and have been seeking it from ourselves all along."

Snyder advised that while dating apps and digital platforms can be effective in finding love, it's crucial to approach them with the "right energy and attitude."

If you don't want to come across as desperate, you should avoid behaving that way, she advised.

"To radiate magnetic, confident energy, it's crucial to focus on self-improvement first."

Snyder urged singles to adopt a more empowering outlook on love, where they are the source rather than desperately seeking it.

She proposed five easy steps to cultivate satisfying love from within.

1. Start your day with an act of love

Synder advised giving love as an action to the "first being" you interact with every day, whether it's through physical touch like hugging a pet or child or through digital communication like texting a loved one.

"The way you begin your day influences the day's overall energy. Small acts of kindness make love a verb, something you actively practice rather than a goal to achieve."

According to Snyder, putting love out into the world could "empower" the realization that "you are the source of love."

"By expressing love through words, hugs, or actions, you can become more magnetic and start your day on the right foot."

2. Make yourself a morning beverage with intention

Drinking a morning beverage, such as hot water with lemon, can reinforce the idea that "you are worthy of nourishment and care," according to Snyder.

Lemon water is beneficial for digestion and offers additional vitamin C, she pointed out, and it doesn't need any complicated preparation.

She advised me to be mindful while cutting and pressing the lemon and heating the water.

"The purpose of performing this ritual is to cultivate self-love within you, as you are a wellspring of love."

3. Think of three things that bring you gratitude

According to Snyder, expressing gratitude can instantly switch your energy from a lack of love to active love.

"Whenever you experience stress, frustration, irritation, or self-doubt, it restricts your energy," she stated.

"By shifting your focus to gratitude, you will experience more abundant wholeness, which is a state of love."

Snyder advised focusing on "gratefulness for small, overlooked things" such as a pleasant shower, a lovely houseplant, or cherished loved ones.

4. Look for ways to perform acts of kindness

Performing an act of kindness can be effortless, as Snyder stated, such as delivering muffins to your child's teacher or expressing empathy to a coworker going through a tough time.

""By serving others in small ways every day, we can grow our sense of connection with the larger community and expand our identity beyond the narrow 'me,'" she stated."

The more connected we are as a whole, the more connected we are to love.

5. Do a short but powerful heart-based meditation

According to Snyder, the electromagnetic field of the heart is "significantly stronger" than that of the brain, as research indicates.

During meditation, Snyder advised people to focus their awareness and attention on their heart.

"Little, simple acts of giving out love makes love a verb – something you are living versus a thing you are trying to get."

She suggested focusing on the heart and breathing in love and appreciation, using an event or loved one to help generate that feeling.

"Exhale love and acknowledge your own worth and the beauty around you, contributing to the collective."

"By embodying love, you will attract more love and bring forth more of the energy of love."

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