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8 Important Reasons Why You Should Be More Independent

We naturally become more independent as we progress through life. We move away from our parents, and any bonds that once sustained us from our childhood are slowly diminished as we move into “The Real World“. Some people however form a set of new bonds as they move away from home and they never actually grow to be truly independent. There are many reasons why we should be more independent. Independence here refers to all aspects of your life including financial, career, emotional, personal faith and beliefs.
So here are the 8 important reasons why you should be more independent.
1 – Personal independence boosts your confidence
Independent people naturally tend to be a little more confident on handling issues affecting their lives. This is mainly because they are more prepared to take actions and do things without having to wait for support or permission from someone else. Being independent therefore means that you will be more likely to try out new things that you want, rather than what or how you are expected to. This also means that you will have more experience than a less independent individual. This will in time build up more confidence in you with the knowledge that you can do things on your own. For entrepreneurs, this confidence opens your mind to taking bigger risks and unbeaten paths that eventually returns bigger rewards.
2 – Less reliance on others
Less independent individuals tend to rely so much on others. This may be because they do not want to have to make choices for themselves or they feel too shy to go through challenges in their life without somebody by their side. This character makes you appear overly needy. Being a little more independent will be much appreciated by people and they will be willing to come to you for help. Being needed or relied upon is what many crave for; this will add some value on you and make you feel important.
3 – Emotional independence reduces stress and promotes happiness
Being emotionally dependent means that you can make the most of your personal decisions and go through challenging life situations without necessarily dragging other people into it. More emotional independence can also mean less suffering and disappointment, since you do not depend on others to meet you emotional needs. It is however good to understand that social support is necessary, but you can still get it without necessarily being emotionally dependent.
4 – Financial independence means freedom and a sense of accomplishment
When it comes to personal independence, there is no satisfaction comparable to the ability to pay your own bills. Being able to pay your way through life reduces dependence on your parents, friends, spouse or whichever person you used to lean on. Financial independence means that you control your income and expenditure and you are not answerable to anybody. The more that you learn to become financially independent, the less stress you may have in your life as you are more in control of your financial outcome.
5 – Better decision making
Being independent makes decision making an easy task; this is because you have proven to yourself that you are the only person that will be really affected by the decisions you make. On the other hand, being dependent on other people for emotional or financial support makes it difficult to make clear and appropriate decisions; this is because you will always have to stop to think about how the other person will be affected, and how they will react to your decisions. Whereas it is a good idea to consider other people while making decisions, being scared to make choices in fear of upsetting others can greatly hold you back.
6 – Personal improvement and creativity
The idea of setting independence as a goal can greatly boost multiple aspects of your life. Emotional independence for example improves your personal relations with friends, family, work mates and other people you interact with. You become more in control of your emotions such as anger, over-excitement, anxiety, mood swings and so on. Having a free and independent mind gives you freedom to explore your skills and talents and will ultimately bring out the best in you.
7 – Broader horizons
To be more independent means being prepared and free to meet new people and try new things. This in turn means that you will develop a broader sense of the world and be open to people and new opportunities; which leads to more knowledge and understanding of the world. It is in these deeper horizons that lies opportunities for success and adventure. Less independent individuals are less likely to have such opportunities. This is in fact is what sets successful entrepreneurs apart from the rest.
8 – Self-value and self-esteem
Independence can help increase your self-value and self-esteem, more so if becoming independent is one of your goals. The achievement of financial, emotional, social, career and personal independence gives you a sense of accomplishment that eventually changes how you rate yourself and how others view you. The increased self-worth that comes with this independence is a great booster to your self-esteem and personal success.
Below is an amazing quote about being independent by Friedrich Nietzsche. I hope you enjoy his quote as much as I did.
“It is the business of the very few to be independent; it is a privilege of the strong. And whoever attempts it, even with the best right, but without being OBLIGED to do so, proves that he is probably not only strong, but also daring beyond measure. He enters into a labyrinth, he multiplies a thousandfold the dangers which life in itself already brings with it; not the least of which is that no one can see how and where he loses his way, becomes isolated, and is torn piecemeal by some minotaur of conscience. Supposing such a one comes to grief, it is so far from the comprehension of men that they neither feel it, nor sympathize with it. And he cannot any longer go back! He cannot even go back again to the sympathy of men!”
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naazirah
Aug 1, 2018 at 2:17 pm
such an impactful article… love it
swathi
Dec 19, 2015 at 10:24 am
Nice article!
zoya
Apr 12, 2014 at 6:28 am
Very very true, I like it
Jan
Jan 2, 2014 at 5:19 pm
Definitely a save…I can respect this opinion, because I am teaching classes on same sort of ideas…If you take don’t take care of yourself, you can help others!
TJ
Dec 31, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Cool post on independence. Independence is definitely something we all should strive for. Whether it be financially, emotionally, it’s good to be in full control!
mzuphangalele
Oct 23, 2013 at 2:07 pm
Hi there, I’m from South Africa, this post has dearly helped to pull through as iv recently started being independent. Thank you
Lindi Cynthia Khan
Oct 15, 2013 at 9:03 am
good advice. its now my time to be independent.
Nick
Oct 1, 2013 at 1:26 am
I honestly love and strongly agree with everything says in this written article. I am from Russia and I was adapted by american parents when I turned 16 years old. By that time I learned to be on my own, but moving to USA showed me how a lot of American kids are dependent even out the high school…
James@youdolife
Sep 29, 2013 at 4:24 pm
Point 2 was very interesting … remember Dale Carnegie’s advice about listening to people and they will think you are the most interesting person because you show interest in them?! Well, I think we can apply the same principle here: asking for help will make people like you because, as you alluded to, people crave significance. If we don’t like asking for help and even don’t let people help us, we may risk coming across as arrogant or cold. I suppose the conclusion is that we need a balance between being someone who can see solutions independently and someone who happily accepts help and input from others! I’m unhappy with a current aspect of my personality/behaviour in that I *sometimes* show annoyance if people try to help me or bother me when I’m trying to complete a task or locate something. *sometimes = when I haven’t had enough sleep! Advice – get enough rest and do everything you can to improve your mood!
vedhagiri
Jun 18, 2013 at 3:21 pm
Like it….
Tommy Nguyen
Jun 17, 2013 at 9:26 pm
I like this post joe!
Nikolaos B. (@NikoBogio)
Jun 17, 2013 at 12:59 pm
another great and inspiring piece of writing there… nice!