Valentine's Day is traditionally when we celebrate our love for one another: couples, families, friends, what have you. Qualities of selflessness and giving to others are highly valued in our culture, while paying attention to one's own needs and one's own care is not so highly valued.

I want to challenge you to send some of that love to yourself in 2010. If you're worried that that sounds too selfish, think of it this way: how can you care for your family and friends if you aren't taking goo...