Investing in yourself is one of the most productive things you can do in life. Yet it is often neglected. People get so caught up in day-to-day responsibilities that taking care of one’s self is last on the to-do lists.
Sure taking care of family, your business, paying bills, and other tasks are important but taking care of you is just as important.
Investing in yourself not only helps sustain you throughout your life, it can also improve the quality of your life. Here are some ways to invest in yourself; So that you can fulfill your dreams and live the life that you want.
Reading more helps expand your mind. It gives you new, fresh, or different outlooks on life. You can expand your knowledge in various subjects by reading books, blogs, articles, even listening to audio books.
What better way to invest in yourself than to invest in the expansion of your mind. Not only is reading good for mind but it can also be relaxing. Reading can calm you down and relieve stress. It’s good for your mind, body, and soul. So make time to read.
Do yourself a favor and add it to your daily list of things to do. You’ll be surprised how reading for as little as 10-30 minutes a day can add value to your life.
Continuous Education
Never stop learning. Whether its formal or informal education it’s all useful. There is a wealth of knowledge available at the click of the button. With YouTube, Podcasts, Vonza, etc. you can access information anywhere and anytime.
You can enroll in workshops and seminars that are specifically geared toward whatever you need. So take advantage of the tools available. Why continue to learn?
Good question.
Continuous education keeps you relevant in today’s world. You can gain skills to launch you into your own business, put you in a position to get promoted to the next level, or even change tax brackets. I mean whatever you can think of it can be obtained by educating yourself.
Don’t wait for someone else to come with the next class or seminar that will advance you to the next level in your life. Invest in yourself and do it yourself. Truth is all the information is out there but we allow our excuses to hold us back. Invest in yourself and never stop learning!
Find a Mentor
I know you’ve probably heard the popular phrase “experience is the best teacher”. I’m not sure who said it but it’s not the truth. You don’t have to learn everything in life by first-hand experience.
You can benefit from the lessons learned from other people. PLEASE invest in yourself and get a mentor. Find someone who is willing to teach, train, or coach you in whatever area you are looking to improve.
You will be surprised how many people are out there that want to help you reach your goals and dreams. You can save yourself some time, money, stress, etc by finding a mentor. Now I’m not saying you have to hang out with them every day.
You need to find someone who will hold you accountable and they are willing to show you tips on how to navigate through life. Let’s face it, some paths you are walking they have already created a trail. Follow the trail already etched out for you. Don’t spend time reinventing the wheel. Invest in you, find a mentor!
Invest in Your Health
You only get one body. You can increase the quality and quantity of your life by taking care of your health. Watch what you eat and how often you eat. Do some research to see what type of eating regimen works best for you. One thing that’s universal to all is eating junk food.
Eating junk food and fast food often can have you sluggish and tired. Not to mention have you lacking many of the nutrients your body needs. Take a car for instants. A premium car needs premium gas for optimal performance.
While we’re on this analogy of a car your body needs regular check-ups and maintenance just like your vehicle. So you can also invest in yourself by regularly going to the doctor.
Don’t wait till something doesn’t feel right to go get checked out. Also don’t forget to incorporate exercise in your daily routine. Just as little as 30 minutes a day can affect your health. Like I said before you get one body so take care of it.
Journaling
I know you’re probably thinking how journaling can be an investment in yourself. It is a way to chronicle your life’s lessons, articulate your thoughts, or even document ideas you may have. Writing in a journal adds to your mental stability.
It can be an outlet for you to express things bothering you. We all need an outlet to get rid of that negative energy. Journaling is a way to write down your dreams and goals.
You never know you may write down a multi-million dollar idea in that journal or even have enough life lessons in it to write a book. It could become a money maker.
What better way to invest in you then increasing your income. Try it out for yourself just write whatever you feel, whenever you feel like it.
It will definitely add value to your life. Like I said there are many ways to invest in you. We only covered a few feel free to discover more. The important thing is invest in you. If you don’t who else will?
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Ann Robin
July 5 at 7:09 am
Thanks for this. am definitely going to invest in me this year.
Kelvin Hampson
July 5 at 7:12 am
Thanks for this article. sometime the major necessity of life are easy and free to get. will start going for a random health checkup.
Emmanuel
July 5 at 7:19 am
I agree with you. we only have one body, we need to take care of it.