Invest In Yourself™ Kids Program

Invest In Yourself is an idea for kids to create and choose activities that help them prepare themselves for a successful future. Kids have choices in life and we would like to help kids make good choices and prepare for a successful future.

Now that you have heard the term "invest in yourself", what does it really mean. There are many ways to interpret the word invest and we all know what yourself means. Let's check the dictionary first -   invest is "to spend (time, effort, etc.) with the expectation of some satisfaction". 

I would like you to consider "invest in yourself "  to mean; spend some time and effort on yourself with the expectation (look forward to) of some results that make you feel good.

This means time and effort beyond brushing your hair and teeth and the basic things you do for yourself each day. Let's take it a little further and think of ways to improve yourself in new ways such as your learning in & beyond your school programming, fitness, socially, artistically, musically, hobbies, recreation and a balance of life, etc.

We all try and do things that we like to do and that make us feel good.  In most cases we do things because our parents want us to do it, because a sibling or friend is doing it or it is just the thing to do.  You may want to think of doing things in terms of thinking if it is a good use of your time and is it an investment in yourself.  

This is not suppose to make your life any more complicated then it really is.  We are just trying to help you make the right choices for yourself.

If you are wondering how this program relates to teaching kids business, while investing in yourself at an early age in life will prepare you for business.  As you enter the business world, people are are going to pay you for doing a job. The more you invest in yourself now to prepare yourself, the more marketable you will  be - meaning you will be more likely to get a job.

Another thing to consider is that you are the person who is going to make yourself succeed in life. Of all the investments ( things you buy or ways to save money) you will make in life, consider investments in yourself.

School is one of the biggest investments you are making in yourself now.  School is a major commitment of time and energy but, you should consider some of the other choices you have to use your time and ask yourself how your choices  are an invest in yourself.

Next Steps

All you have to do is simple. Now that  you understanding what "Invest In Yourself" is, just think of ways to make it happen. Try it and see yourself grow in new ways!

Here are a few ideas to help you get started!

• Surf through our website www.teachingkidsbusiness.com
• Start a business club Have some fun with our lemonade stand program
• Take a look at The Kids' Guide To Business book
• Take some time to gain some valuable job experience in our Jobs-For-Kids Program
• Explore our The Gift Of Business For Kids and get someone to help you get started.