What are some ways you've invested in yourself? - Page 2

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Originally Posted by swishina 

The first thing I thought of is that I stopped teaching piano lessons.  The money was pretty good, but I didn't enjoy doing it. In fact, it felt like a hassle.  My husband and I agreed that giving up that income would be worth the benefit for me - not feeling tied down to it, and having to deal with the kids (and parents...)  Plus, now I have more time with my own kids!

Funny, but I gave up volunteering for a weekly religion class at my church because I wasn't enjoying it either.  I felt guilty about this, but now that you have said this, I realize it was something that has made me happier since quitting.

I got my tattoo, and got back into needlework.

I have started making cards and have really indulge in supplies for that.

Hubby and I learned a new "investment" as a result of this current economy ... keep sending out resumes.

Face it, searching for and applying for a job is pretty easy with the internet. Even though he is currently working, he is still applying for other jobs in other parts of the country. If he gets a good lead on a job where we most want to live and the offer is a good one, we'd probably move again. It occurs to me, just applying for jobs keeps your skills "fresh" because you're always thinking about your accomplishments and how you can add to that list.

I volunteer at "Helping Hands", which is basically a collection agency for a homeless shelter.  I enjoy the socialisation with the other people that work there, plus the benefit of knowing I can pay back the help I have received from similar groups in the past.  It is a good feeling.

I have also really stepped up my sewing and crafting and enjoy the quiet time alone when I am doing it.

I am also looking to join a gym soon, just not sure if I am going to be able to fit it into my schedule with work and the distance to drive to get there.  The cost is very low, (family discount), but it is on the other side of the County from where I work.  May look into some alternatives, but really need to get back into the exercising.  

Oh goodness.  This is an area I need to work on.  Right now I feel like I am giving, giving, giving, and not doing much for me.  I realize some of it is situational (I am a stay at home mom to a 3 year old son with autism and a 19 month old daughter).  I spent so much time, energy, and money towards my son.  He has in home therapy 25 hours a week, so there are always people in and out of my house.  I am the one who researches treatments that might help him and figure out how to get them for him.  My daughter also needs attention, too.  She doesn't have a typical playmate, so sometimes I end up being her "friend" in addition to being her mommy.  My husband works a full time job and a part time job so that I can stay at home with the kids.  I do need to figure out something that I can do for ME before I burn out. 

Working out regularly and spending my time volunteering at things I like and am appreciated in, instead of volunteering at activities where I was treated badly.

Started exercising again and finding more time for myself

I've recently re-joined both Weight Watchers and the gym to try to get myself back into shape and reduce my stress levels. I also just joined a knitting class to get me a couple hours of me-time on the weekends.

As far as finances go the only change we have made was changing to credit cards.  Two of our 3 biggest spending areas are Gas and Groceries. The card give 6% back off grocery and 3% back on gas,   We just started but I will take what I can the key to making this work is being able to pay off the CC every month.

Personal Investment We are trying to improve our health I have 100lbs to loose before I am at a healthy weight It needs to be investment number one