You may be sizing up your online store and looking for ways you can invest in its success. And while we’re all about tightening up your SEO game and super-charging your social media strategy, we at TVCMALL also want to encourage you to invest in yourself in 2024. Because we believe you and your personal well-being are more important than a blockbuster online store.

Why Investing in Yourself is Important

Investing in yourself can have a powerful impact on all areas of your life. That’s because when you embark on a journey of self-improvement, you’re adopting what experts call a “growth mindset.”

This growth mindset is a belief that you can overcome adversity through learning and mastering new skills. It’s an “I can!” attitude that’s essential for success. For example, studies show that when students adopt a growth mindset, their grades improve significantly.

Similarly, smart business owners who invest in their personal growth are more likely to overcome challenges, learn from their mistakes, and be inspired to soldier on despite setbacks.

Take a Class

Taking a class is a surefire way to learn new skills in 2024. In addition to skills specific to the class subject, you’ll learn other skills, such as personal responsibility, punctuality, and resilience.

And in 2024, there are more ways than ever to take a class. You can explore local options, such as your local business network or community education classes. Or you can take online university classes. You can even find free courses online developed by some of the top universities in the world.

Find a Mentor or Coach

There is someone out there who has achieved the goals you’ve set for yourself. Why not learn from their hard-won experience? A mentor or coach can help you avoid critical mistakes, give you feedback, and hold you accountable. According to University Lab Partners, 97% of mentees say having a mentor is one of their most valuable experiences.

Look in your local community to find out if there is a mentorship program. You can also try nearby universities. If you can’t find a local mentor, check out one of the many mentor-mentee programs available online. You could also try reaching out to accomplished individuals whom you admire.

Become a Better Networker

Being a good networker can improve your life in several ways. The relationships you develop through networking can help you find a job, close a deal, and achieve business goals.

In fact, according to one study, companies would lose almost 20% of their business if they ceased business travel. And on more than a third of LinkedIn users found new opportunities through casual interactions on the social media site.

Despite the benefits of networking, only one in four people actively engage in it. Perhaps that’s because 60% of people perceive themselves as shy. If that describes you, then becoming a better networker would be a good way to invest in yourself in 2024.

Start by exploring local events. They don’t need to be business-related. Any social event can help you brush up on your networking skills. If you feel like you need more structured help in becoming a better networker, consider joining Toastmasters International. This non-profit organization, which is found in 148 countries, helps people learn speaking skills that are valuable in networking situations.

Develop Stress Management Skills

Perhaps one of the best ways you can invest in yourself is by learning stress management skills. Chronic stress harms your physical health, mental well-being, and personal relationships. Learning how to reduce and manage your stress will give you more energy to focus on your goals. Most importantly, learning to handle your stress will make you happier.

There are plenty of online options to help you learn to manage your stress. Try searching for a mindfulness course that will help you learn how to meditate for stress reduction. You can also try Yale University’s wildly popular and free online happiness course.

Be the Person You Want to Work With

When you adopt a growth mindset and invest in yourself, you’re empowered to become the best version of you. It means taking responsibility for your shortcomings and situation and committing to improving both. And when you follow through on your commitments to yourself, you gain confidence. You learn you can trust yourself to persevere when the going gets tough.

Commitment. Trustworthiness. These values, in addition to compassion and helpfulness, also drive us at TVCMALL. With these core values, we all become the person we want to work with. And together, we THRIVE.

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Why and How to Invest in Yourself in 2024