How You Can Invest In Your Identity

You’re like a human bank account. Positively invest in yourself and goodness will multiply.

I’m really interested in this idea of identity capital and the ways in which young people are investing in themselves. I’m all for leading an unconventional life, but I think what some of us are forgetting to ask is if what we are doing, relationship/career/experience wise, is actually investing value into who we are.

I’m suggesting that before you commit to someone or something, ask yourself “What is this opportunity or individual adding to my life?” If the answer seems like it will be of value to you, do it. If you think you’ll be able to look back and talk about it as a learning experience or time of growth, do it. Lately I’ve been trying to ask myself that question much more often, even for the small stuff. For instance, there’s Brittany scrolling through Facebook for 45 minutes and then she asks herself, “Is this adding value to my life and day? Is it helping me to grow or learn something new?” You can guess what the answer is.

This practice is obviously rooted in mindfulness and a whole lot of will power, but it’s worth trying out and seeing how often you may be wasting your time or settling for a relationship/experience that isn’t adding anything meaningful to you as a human…