Investing In Yourself

Choosing when and in what to invest will always be a personal choice. Those who are fortunate are taught the concept of investing by parents or mentors at an early age, possibly prior to getting a first job during teenage or younger years. This reminds me of an episode of “Oprah” I saw when my daughters were in elementary school. The concept being taught was that of the provision of a “Save” versus “Spend” jar to teach children the importance of having both. Exposing children to this concept early in life is valuable. Interestingly, my youngest daughter took the teaching to heart, so much so that she refused to use the money she saved, from part time jobs as she got older. When she wanted to purchase things, she’d ask if I’d buy whatever it was, because she was "saving" hers. Although she worked during college, this pattern continued.

In addition to saving, there is the concept of investing, which for some individuals, is totally frightening and even unheard of !

REASONS people INVEST may include:

.      To maximize savings goals quicker and at higher rates of interest

·      Development of disciplined long-term saving habits

·      Comfort - being prepared at all times knowing variables often occur without warning

While, these and other reasons are appropriate, have you ever paused long enough to consider your top three priorities? Are YOU, one of your top three? If not, why not? Are YOU a part of your net worth?

If you’ve never thought about this, I encourage you to do so, right now. Go ahead. Write it down, then take a look. In what order did you create your top three? Trust and believe, honoring your self worth is not selfish. Who will do so better than you?

Each of was born for a specific purpose and is up to us, individually, to define our what our purpose is. Of course, life is demanding and because of this, we often live on auto pilot as a daily routine. Through my journey, I am now keenly aware, that I’ve spent years rushing from one task to another, in my quest to be pro active and to accomplish as much as possible. While I’ve enjoyed a lot of success, I’ve also realized that orchestrating business strategies day in and day out, didn’t leave much time to tap into the part of me which is creative. Looking back I can see, I placed that part of my being on the shelf for a few decades. A few years ago I feared that I wouldn’t recognize her, if she still existed. While on the journey I created at the beginning of 2019, I learned to:

·      Honor my values and consciously choose how I live and with whom I spend my time.

·      Invest in myself because I am worth more than the salary the best job can pay.

·      My children and I have received numerous blessing, of which I am eternally grateful.

·      I am passionate about helping others create lifestyles that resonate with their values.

As the old adage states, “knowing better, suggests that we do better”. As you invest in things and in others, remember to also take time for yourself. Create balance, visualize, set goals and execute. My methodology: “Dig Deep & Grow: Elevating Mindset, Energy and Performance” is a process that requires honesty, time, and commitment to put the work in. Trust me when I tell you, the rewards of doing so are valuable blessings.

How To Place Yourself in your type three:

·      Analyze your self worth. Identify your core values.

·     Recognize that you have the power to choose behaviors to live more meaningful lives.

·     Take calculated risks and enjoy the journey.

·     Cultivate and strengthen your mind, body and soul.

·      Activate your faith.

We come this way, but once. Make the path on which you walk worthwhile. Be fulfilled and without regret.

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