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THINKING OF BETTER BECOMING A BETTER YOU??? THEN READ THIS….
INVEST IN YOUR SELF
One of the best investments you can make in life is
to invest in yourself. Contrary to what people think, it is not a selfish act.
In fact, by making your life better, you will improve the lives of others
around you. Investing in yourself is the best way to ensure that you are
well-taken care of in the future, too. Being physically and mentally in good
shape makes you happier and improves your chances of financial success. Who are
the most financially successful people you know? Chances are that there is a
correlation between financial success and personal qualities (e.g. being smart,
optimistic, mentally alert, active and sociable).
Why is investing in yourself so important? Besides
being the person you are the most time with, you are also the best example of
seeing an immediate return on investment. Have you ever invested in an extra
hour of sleep and noticed immediately how much better you felt? Have you ever
invested a little extra money each month into a savings account to find that
you had a comfortable cushion when you needed it? Unlike other investments,
investing in yourself is never a risk, because it always pays off.
being the person you are the most time with, you are also the best example of
seeing an immediate return on investment. Have you ever invested in an extra
hour of sleep and noticed immediately how much better you felt? Have you ever
invested a little extra money each month into a savings account to find that
you had a comfortable cushion when you needed it? Unlike other investments,
investing in yourself is never a risk, because it always pays off.
Spending money on yourself is a good idea if you
are likely to get a return on your investment through increased income or
opportunities. Education is the most obvious form of investment in yourself,
but there are others, such as:
are likely to get a return on your investment through increased income or
opportunities. Education is the most obvious form of investment in yourself,
but there are others, such as:
1. Investing in new skills: Your education doesn’t
have to stop at university. Not only does learning a new skill help keep your
resume fresh, but it can help you discover new passions and interests in life.
Take advantage of professional development opportunities at your current job or
take a class in a creative field you’re interested in, like painting or
writing. You may be surprised what you learn and where your new skill set takes
you. Check out Coursera, Open Culture, Alison, TED Talks, and so many online
that help in learning new skills.
have to stop at university. Not only does learning a new skill help keep your
resume fresh, but it can help you discover new passions and interests in life.
Take advantage of professional development opportunities at your current job or
take a class in a creative field you’re interested in, like painting or
writing. You may be surprised what you learn and where your new skill set takes
you. Check out Coursera, Open Culture, Alison, TED Talks, and so many online
that help in learning new skills.
2. Investing in your health: Usually exercise and
proper eating are the first things to go when other priorities pop up. But that
makes investing in your health even more important. And being healthy is the
best way to ensure your other investments in life (like taking care of your
family and being productive at work) keep up. Investing in your health can be
as simple as a having a healthy breakfast each morning. It could mean taking
walks after dinner or signing up for that personal training class that you have always wanted. Do something daily to invest in your health and you will be sure
to reap wonderful returns. For example, join a gym or sports club, or hire a
personal trainer. Physical fitness is known to aid mental alertness, a ‘can do’
attitude and increased stamina and can therefore result in improved performance
at work and greater prospects for promotion.
proper eating are the first things to go when other priorities pop up. But that
makes investing in your health even more important. And being healthy is the
best way to ensure your other investments in life (like taking care of your
family and being productive at work) keep up. Investing in your health can be
as simple as a having a healthy breakfast each morning. It could mean taking
walks after dinner or signing up for that personal training class that you have always wanted. Do something daily to invest in your health and you will be sure
to reap wonderful returns. For example, join a gym or sports club, or hire a
personal trainer. Physical fitness is known to aid mental alertness, a ‘can do’
attitude and increased stamina and can therefore result in improved performance
at work and greater prospects for promotion.
3. Creating the right mind-set by increasing
motivation and overcoming negative influences such as stress and depression:
Spending money on a meditation course, motivational books and seminars, or
psychological counseling are examples of how to invest in your mind-set.
Having a positive mind-set means you are more likely to spot opportunities and
follow up on them.
motivation and overcoming negative influences such as stress and depression:
Spending money on a meditation course, motivational books and seminars, or
psychological counseling are examples of how to invest in your mind-set.
Having a positive mind-set means you are more likely to spot opportunities and
follow up on them.
4. Building networks of friends and contacts: Your
network is your net worth. By joining clubs, networking groups or community
organizations, you can build on your circle of influence. Having a wide circle
of influence can pay off through increased business referrals or new business
and employment opportunities.
network is your net worth. By joining clubs, networking groups or community
organizations, you can build on your circle of influence. Having a wide circle
of influence can pay off through increased business referrals or new business
and employment opportunities.
5. Doing the things you love: Spending money on
hobbies, interests and your passions has a much stronger and longer lasting
effect on happiness than spending money on possessions. Giving to others can
also be a source of happiness. Happiness goes along with a positive, optimistic
mind-set that leads to success.
hobbies, interests and your passions has a much stronger and longer lasting
effect on happiness than spending money on possessions. Giving to others can
also be a source of happiness. Happiness goes along with a positive, optimistic
mind-set that leads to success.
6. Investing in your future (like your retirement):
The most literal way to invest in yourself is, of course, investing!
Contributing regularly to your future – specifically your retirement account –
is one of the smartest ways to make sure that you have a sound and secure
future.
The most literal way to invest in yourself is, of course, investing!
Contributing regularly to your future – specifically your retirement account –
is one of the smartest ways to make sure that you have a sound and secure
future.
What other things can you do to invest in your
future? Let us know in the comments.
future? Let us know in the comments.
Comr. Analike
Arinze,is a final year student of the
Department Of
Chemical Engineering
Arinze,is a final year student of the
Department Of
Chemical Engineering
Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka
