There is a saying, “You are your most important investment.” That’s why we believe that investing in yourself for happiness is so important!
Whatever we invest our time and energy into will either help us or harm us. So, it’s important to spend time knowing and pursuing your dreams, desires, wants, hobbies, and community (that could include family and friends or people with similar interests that make you feel alive).
When we know what’s important to us, we will get what we all desire – to be seen, heard, and validated.
Below we will go into all the ways you can invest in yourself, nurture your soul, and create an environment where you can feel your best.
Investing in yourself is the key to Happiness. Here are three ways you can invest in yourself today:
1) Learning either a new skill or sharpening an old one.
2) Spending quality time with people who make you feel valued.
3) Doing a hobby that makes you feel good.
Why learn a new skill or sharpen an old one?
When you are learning a new skill, it allows you to challenge yourself to learn something new. It gives you the confidence to trust your abilities to be teachable and helps with a growth mindset. “Part of learning a new skill is connecting that skill to information and skills you already know.
Prior knowledge helps people relate to new information and build on existing knowledge, which makes it easier to learn even more new skills.”- https://ce.ccsu.edu/the-top-7-benefits-of-learning-a-new-skill/.
When it comes to sharpening an old skill, it helps you with mastering your skills/learning that you can do things differently. The skills we acquire can give us a sense of purpose, confidence, and belief.
Why does whom you spend quality time with matter?
Going where you feel valued is essential because it’s a place where you can be yourself.
The more positive interactions we have with others, the easier it is to feel happy. If we are a part of a community where we feel welcomed to show up as ourselves, then it’s easier to feel the joy of community and belonging within a group.
Then the more time we spend in these communities, the greater our social interactions can foster our growth. We are social creatures and need to be around others to thrive.
Having the right people around will help you feel welcomed and appreciated.
Why do our hobbies matter?
Our hobbies are vital because they allow us to have fun and define what is fun for us. When we do our hobbies and the things that are important to us, we are teaching ourselves to value our wants and desires. We allow ourselves to do things that are fun for ourselves without reservation or guilt.
I hope today that will make investing in yourself a priority.
You are valuable and deserving of love and care; the most crucial consideration you can give yourself is self-love.
Investing in yourself is just another form of loving yourself. I also wanted to leave a few ways that you can invest in yourself. Take the time to review the list below and do a few of these things over a month.
Watch your life change for the better.
Twenty Ways That You Can Invest In Yourself
- Taking classes to learn something new
- Reading books or listening to audio books
- Listening to podcasts
- Taking field trips (Field trips are not just for kids. Your local museum, aquarium, or Eventbrite event is worth your time and something fun to do)
- Game night with people who make you smile
- Attending a workshop on something you have always wanted to do
- Traveling to a place on your bucket list
- Going to the local Library
- Prioritizing your physical health
- Prioritizing rest
- Meditating
- Goal Setting
- Prioritizing your mental healthy
- Getting a quality bed
- Start a morning routine
- Eating nutrient-rich foods
- Walking 30 minutes or more a day
- Journaling
- Work-fife harmony
- Spend quality time with family and friends
I hope you take the time to prioritize your happiness. Whether it’s for learning, community, or hobbies, it should be something you enjoy doing.
Investing in yourself can be something you start small with, and the more consistent you are, the more rewarded you will feel.
The joy you seek is seeking you too, so go out there and experience it as often as possible.
Let us know in the comments below how you invest in yourself 🙂
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