Are You Investing in Your Happiness?

Are You Putting Your Happiness Last? The Truth About Investing in Yourself

Listen, you. We need to have a little heart-to-heart. Many people say that the most important thing in life is their happiness, yet look at what they are actually doing. They stay stuck in a job that keeps them stressed and unhappy, or they linger in a toxic relationship with a person they do not love.

It’s crazy when you think about it, right? We are often more willing to spend money on a fancy vacation or a new pair of designer shoes than on hiring a coach that can help us build a happier and more fulfilling life.

Does this sound familiar, ladies? We treat our happiness like it’s a luxury item we can’t afford, while buying literal luxury items that give us a five-minute dopamine hit.

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Have you ever caught yourself buying something to feel better, only to feel empty again a week later? Share your story in the comments below – your experience might help another woman realize she isn’t alone. Let’s support each other!

The “I Don’t Have Time” Trap

The same logic goes with time, you. We convince ourselves there is never enough time to read that personal development book, time to sign up for that online course you’ve wanted to take, or time to work with a coach to crush the projects and goals that are actually important to us.

But be honest – how much time did we spend scrolling through social media yesterday?

It is not a coincidence that many people today complain about living unhappy and unfulfilled lives and ending up not achieving their goals and dreams. It’s becuase they have their priorities totally mixed up, they do not live their truth and they end up putting their happiness last day after day, year after year…

Why Do We Hire Experts for Everything Except Our Lives?

Think about it, lovely. We usually have no problem hiring advisors for various areas in our life. For example, you’d hire a lawyer to help with legal issues without blinking an eye. You’d get a real estate agent to find a house or a financial advisor to secure your investments.

However, so many people find it “expensive” or “not needed” to hire an advisor, such as a coach, to get help with their life or relationships! Why is our spirit worth less than our stock portfolio?

When it comes to investing money on a home decorator, hell yes! Same goes with the legal advisor, financial advisor, real estate agent… But, when it comes to hiring a coach to get the life advice (let me say it again: LIFE), or relationship advice… well, that kind of seems like the last priority to invest on!

Let me ask you this: Would you take selfies at your wedding or would you hire a professional photographer? You could do it on your own, right?

I bet you wouldn’t settle for selfies taken from your cellphone on your big day!

Just like you think you can figure out what is it that you want to do in life and how you can achieve that? Or assume that you can figure out how to build meaningful relationships on your own? You don’t need any help for that, right?

(I’m being sarcastic, you – we all need support!)

I’d love to know your thoughts!
What’s one area of your life where you know you need support but have been afraid to ask for it? Drop a comment below, let’s get real and vulnerable together.

External Validation vs. Internal Peace

When it comes to external validation, there we are ready to invest a lot of money: buying a car, decorating our home, professional training to get us a promotion, a luxury vacation… all the things which we can showcase on our social media profiles and resume and give a boost to our ego.

Now, don’t get me wrong – these things CAN bring joy, yes. They may be worthy of investing in if they are meaningful to you. But ask yourself this: what is the point of having a big expensive car if you are going to drive around the whole day frustrated and angry or feeling depressed?

What is the point of having a big home, but feeling empty in your spirit, spending days in it feeling alone or bearing the pain of a toxic relationship? What is the point of getting a promotion if you absolutely hate your job?

Do you REALLY want to be happy? It’s time to check with yourself and admit how much of your time and money you are investing on the people and tools that could help you feel happier, and have a better life.

Just like we invest in our education or material goods, we need to start investing in our happiness as well in order to create a happier and more fulfilled life! You deserve it, you.

Join the Conversation!
If this resonated with you, let us know! What is one small step you can take today to prioritize your happiness? Share your commitment in the comments below!