Choosing You: Why Investing in Yourself is Essential for Success
Norah Mahony
Wellbeing Specialist @ Norah Mahony Coaching | Goal Setting | Coaching | Consulting
"The best investment you will ever make will be on yourself" (Warren Buffet).
The more that you learn, the more capacity you have to earn. So why do people struggle in investing in themselves so much?
Investing in yourself is one of the most important things to do when working towards your goals. It can be hard to take the time and effort to focus on your personal growth and development every day, I get it - and there is always an excuse not to do it if you want the easy way out, but it is essential for achieving success and fulfilment in your life.
Working on your personal growth and development is essential for your wellbeing and success. It's important to prioritise your healing and empowerment, especially if you struggle with low confidence, anxiety, or feeling stuck.
Let’s use a metaphor for a moment... When something breaks down in your home, you get it fixed, right? Broken boiler? You won't have water for very long if you don't make a call to arrange getting it fixed. So you make the call, because it is not doing what it is intended for and you want a boiler that works to its full potential, so the whole family can enjoy hot water for many months to come.
Yet when things are not working optimally in your life and you are not getting the results you desire, you don't see the value in getting help. Because the pain isn't great enough, because you don't think you are worth it or you don't have time or it isn’t the right time, or 100 other excuses you can think of.
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But investing in yourself not only improves your personal and professional development but also your overall wellbeing. The best investment you can ever make is in your own skills, knowledge, and personal growth.
Here's 5 reasons why:
It’s important to understand that the way you think, feel, and focus your energy has a significant impact on your current reality. Your beliefs and thoughts have shaped your experiences and created your life up until this point. If you want to see a change in your life, you need to choose and commit to your inner evolution and growth.
This means taking the time to change the beliefs and thoughts that have been holding you back and limiting your potential. It means letting go of negative patterns, deeply ingrained limiting beliefs, and disempowering habits. It also means being intentional about the life you desire to live and taking the necessary steps to make it a reality.
So, take the time to invest in yourself, whether it's through education, personal development, or self-care. As Warren Buffet said, "The best investment you will ever make will be on yourself."
If you’d like to have a quick chat about my supports available, send me a message and I’ll set that up.
Norah x