Why Self-Development Is the Greatest Investment I Ever Made

At one point in my life, I believed I would only ever live a “just enough” kind of life, just enough to pay the bills, just enough to survive the week, and just enough confidence to get by.

I scraped through school with five C+ GCSEs and did not know why things felt so hard academically. It wasn’t until later that I discovered I had dyslexia. Suddenly, the struggles made sense. But the self-doubt had already taken root.

In my early twenties, I hit a difficult time. I was depressed, lost, and unsure of what my future held. It was during that time I had my first experience of attending therapy, and it changed everything. That experience helped me heal and sparked something deeper: I wanted to help others in the way I had been helped.

That was the start of my self-development journey.

I enrolled in the Open University and studied for three years while working. It was hard juggling full-time work and study, but something had shifted in me. I no longer wanted to settle. I knew there was more out there and more in me.

Then I became a mum and this really changed my entire perspective.

I didn’t just want to build a better life for myself I wanted to build one for us. I wanted to be a role model for my daughter. I wanted to show her what was possible, and I wanted to create a life rich with experiences, joy, and freedom. So I made another leap: I enrolled in full-time university.

In 2022, I stepped even deeper into my purpose and began training as a business coach. And now? I’m proud to call myself a self-development coach, supporting other women who feel that same quiet nudge that there’s more to life than what they’ve been settling for.

And here’s what I know now, without a doubt:Self-development is the greatest investment I’ve ever made.

Not just in books or courses but in myself.In my healing.In my future.In both my daughters’ futures.

When we commit to growing, healing, and believing in ourselves, everything changes. We start to make choices from a place of alignment, not fear. We begin to trust our voice, take up space, and own our stories.

Whether you’re just starting out or you’re years into this journey, know this:You are worth the investment.And it’s never too late to begin again.

If you need help with self-development or business growth, contact me. I'd love to work with you. 

With love Natasha

Psychotherapist and Self-development coach

By Natasha Page Follow me on Instagram @Natashapagemsc