If professional development is a goal of yours, today’s post is for you. If you have not considered ways to invest in yourself, I hope this post gives you something to think about. Intentionality is the name of game when it comes to personal growth and development because, it requires effort; intentional effort.

Let’s dive into some easy ways ways to invest in yourself.

Therapy: You could’ve guessed that therapy would be number one on this list. Not because it’s the only way to invest in yourself, but because it can greatly improve the relationship you have with yourself, improve communication skills, help you uncover blind spots, cognitive bias which overall can benefit your personal and professional relationships.

Learn a new skill: I love that so many people are sharing their talents with others in a “how to” way. Learning new skills can help keep your mind sharp, and increase your knowledge in a certain area which increases your marketable skills.

Coaching– I’m new to this area as I recently signed up for business coaching. I love the saying, “if you want to go fast do it alone, if you want to go fa, do it together.” As a new business owner, I don’t know what I don’t know. While, I may be able to manage the day to day relations of working IN and ON my business, coaching helps you think bigger picture, provides a certain level of accountability, all while identifying new goals and learning new skills to take your business to the next level. Check out this article I found helpful on coaching.

Podcasts– I love a good podcast! I enjoy business and financial podcasts and my knowledge about personal finance has greatly increased. Whatever your interest is, I’m almost certain there is a podcast out there that solves a problem you may have while increasing your knowledge on the subject.

Books– I love a good book, and the past two years audible has been an amazing way for me to actually read books I would not have otherwise made time for. Life can get busy, so if sitting down and reading a book is difficult to do, an audiobook is truly the next best thing. The best part? You can read them while doing chores, working out, taking a long drive, or even lounging in your home.

If you have been looking to invest in yourself this year, I hope this list gives you an insight into ways you can invest in yourself. Share in the comments how you are investing in yourself. Talk soon.