Pooja Agnihotri once said, “The best gift you can give to yourself is to invest in yourself.” I couldn't have agreed less. It's no secret that when it comes to investments, investing in yourself is the best investment you can make. Imagine being equipped with those skills, reading and taking those professional courses and exams, that will make you stand out exceptionally both in your personal and professional life and become the best version of yourself, that's a lifelong investment. However, it's a shame that we fail to realize the numerous benefits of investing in ourselves that it falls so low on our list of priorities and we tend to wait till we have more money, time, and motivation before we start thinking of investing in ourselves. This mentality needs to change this season, it's time to read and learn the important reasons why investing in yourself should move to the top of your priority list this season: 

 Reasons why you should invest in yourself 

​​​​​1. It boosts your self-confidence: Investing in yourself will boost your confidence, you will get to know yourself better, your strengths, weaknesses, values, and passions, and how you can use all these to reach your goals, fulfill your potentials, and realize your dreams. When you give yourself to learning something new and worthwhile every day, you are more likely to feel good and purposeful and this can increase your overall well-being, happiness, and confidence. 

2. It will broaden your perspectives: Your perspectives are determined by the way you see things and give meaning to them. When you learn new things, you know more, and develop a new awareness that will help you view things from different points of view. This will help you overcome challenges faster and identify solutions a lot quicker. 

3. It opens up new career opportunities: Taking time to invest in yourself will bring immense benefits to your career. You are your greatest asset. That skill you've developed and equipped yourself with will pave way for you in the career world, it will boost your market value and set you apart whether it's a new job you're applying for or a promotion at your workplace. Today, Employers are looking for people with skills, especially top skills like creative thinking, communication skills, and emotional intelligence.

4. It helps you build connections: When you sign up for a new course, or workshop, you get to meet new people, and this way you get to build your network around people of like minds. These relationships can turn into business collaborations or opportunities in the future. Be open to connecting with people, not only because of what is in it for you but approach it with a reciprocal mindset that sees the benefits in it for both parties.  

How do you invest in yourself? 

There's one common belief that investing in yourself will require a lot of money but the truth is that, with the tools and technology available to us today, we can invest in ourselves and keep our minds sharp and excellent even without spending money. We can:

1. Read books, blog posts, and articles online

2. Listen to podcasts

3. Watch YouTube videos

4. Attend networking events or meetups 

5. Ask to be mentored, etc. This way, you get to equip yourself and become a better version of yourself. 

Final words 

​​​​​Investing in yourself is a continuous process, it's not something you start and stop, you need to continue in it and get better at it at every moment. This is why you should invest in books, and online courses, attend seminars, work with coaches or mentors, and collaborate with colleagues. This will increase your skill level and make you stand out and make a difference in the world. Dear reader, get up, brace up and invest in yourself! 

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