The best gift anyone could give to themselves these days is to invest in self, I know we want to invest in currencies, shares, and assets that we can fall back on in the future, but if we neglect this most vital form of investment, it would end up hunting us in the long run. The biggest and best form of investment we can get is in care, education, and strategic development, which you put into yourself.
Whether you are nurturing your mental and physical health, you are sharpening your skills, or you are choosing to learn a more appropriate way to handle money, they are all very important in the line of investment. I am not even speaking about perfection here, but it is about the little things you do every day to grow yourself into being a better person.
The tips I will be sharing here will help you identify some strategic ways you can invest in yourself consistently.
The wrong mindset of believing you stop learning once you are no longer staying within the four walls of a classroom is very wrong; education is not limited to the classroom. You can build yourself and your skills on a lifelong basis through consistent learning, and there is so much you can learn in this world, rather than limiting yourself to the four walls of a classroom. Checking on your mental health from time to time is one great way to also invest in yourself, ensure you are managing your stress level well, and prevent burnout as much as you can. Also, give yourself the chance to make mistakes and grow accordingly.
Setting goals is a necessity. I understand that you are frustrated with setting goals that you never get to meet, but you can still try it, and maybe in a different way. You can work on setting a more realistic goal this time around, making it easier and more convenient to meet. A mentor can hold your hands and make success easier for you to achieve, rather than when you do not have one.
Practicing gratitude is an important act you should have; the spirit of gratitude makes life easier and makes growth a strong possibility. If you have a bad habit, you must identify it and make an effort to improve it.
If I can ask, when was the last time you read a book? Reading a book as basic as it sounds is important for self-growth. Good books prepare your mind for a profitable journey ahead and help you to become a better version of yourself.
Investing in self also means you are investing in appearance, your looks have a strong impact on your confidence, and how other people see you. Set up a portion of your income this month to improve your wardrobe, especially if you haven't done that in a while. Apart from clothes, taking care of yourself through a personal skin care routine and everyday care would make a lot of difference.
Building relationships helps you gain access to better opportunities, mentorship, and business growth. When you connect with the right people, it creates an acceleration of personal growth and eventual professional success. I hope these few points are things you can work with, and watch yourself grow and become a better version of yourself as time goes by.