Anytime the word “investing” is heard, money is what normally comes to mind. While monetary gain is one form of investing, it’s not the only way. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the definition of investing is to make use of for future benefits or advantages. The key is that over a duration of investing, there will be a return on value. It’s a total waste of time to invest in something of little or no value. And time is something that once it is used up, you can’t get it back. As much as we wish for it, there are no “redo” options in this life. Using time wisely is the only choice.

The great news is that you are alive, so you still have time to make a change and start doing some investing or reinvesting. The first investment that you need to make is within yourself:

• Mind – Change the way you think, by thinking happier thoughts and dismissing negative thoughts
• Spirit – Do more praying/meditating so you can inner peace and deeper connection to the Creator
• Body – You are what you eat, so eat healthier
• Finances – Understand where your money is going and where you can put it at to let it grow for you
• Humanitarian– General principle “Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you”
• Dreams – By mean necessary, put whatever you have into fulfilling your dreams
• Happiness – Do whatever it is that makes your happy and gives your joy

It’s important that you keep track of these, so you know what you have done, where you are at, and where you are going.