Investing in Yourself: The best investment you can make, by Halima Bawa
The advice “the best investment you’ll ever make is in yourself” may sound simple, but it carries a deep truth.
It means committing time, energy and even money to your own growth learning new skills, improving health, and developing good habits.
When my mentor said, “See the best investment you can ever make is in yourself”, I didn’t think deeply about it until now, when growth is finally hitting.
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If life isn’t treating you fairly, the best you can do is to treat yourself. Honestly, I know a lot of people might disagree with what I’m about to say but selfishness is also selflessness, because you cannot pour from an empty cup.
This is your first life, so take it easy on yourself. Everyone is trying to figure things out, even the adults, cause they have never been where they are before, so breathe, you are alright!
You are not weak for needing rest, you are not weak for being soft. Honestly, it takes a great deal to be soft in a world that is trying to make you “strong” or is trying to “harden” you.
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It’s okay! You are good, you are going to be better.
Halima Bawa studies Economics at Nile University Abuja. She is passionate about digital communication, African culture, and youth empowerment.
Email: halimabawa@gmail.com
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