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Yazmin
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Granite City, Illinois
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what makes you independent ? And what could you do to be independent?
i am independent because i can make my own decisions, take care of my responsibilities , and do things on my own. I could because become more independent by learning how to manage my money, make good decisions, and take care of everyday tasks without always needing help.
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Ankita Paboowal
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Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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Ankita’s Answer
You already have a good understanding of what independence means. Being able to make your own decisions, handle responsibilities, and complete everyday tasks without always relying on others are important signs of becoming more independent.
A practical next step would be to focus on a few areas at a time. For example, you could create a simple monthly budget to understand where your money goes, manage your own schedule and responsibilities, and practice making smaller decisions independently before asking others for help.
A helpful question to ask yourself regularly is: “What is one responsibility or activity I currently depend on someone else for that I could learn to manage on my own?”
By asking yourself this question and observing your daily life, you’ll gradually start noticing your patterns of dependency—the situations where you automatically rely on someone else. Once you identify a pattern, turn that specific activity into a personal goal. Learn the skill, practice it, and slowly take ownership of it.
For example, if you notice that you always depend on someone else to manage your expenses, your goal could be learning basic budgeting. If you rely on others to plan appointments or organize your schedule, your goal could be managing your own calendar.
Over time, this simple process of Observe → Identify → Learn → Practice → Take Ownership can help you become more confident and independent.
And remember, independence doesn’t mean never asking for help. It means developing the ability to handle things yourself while also knowing when asking for guidance is the responsible choice.
A practical next step would be to focus on a few areas at a time. For example, you could create a simple monthly budget to understand where your money goes, manage your own schedule and responsibilities, and practice making smaller decisions independently before asking others for help.
A helpful question to ask yourself regularly is: “What is one responsibility or activity I currently depend on someone else for that I could learn to manage on my own?”
By asking yourself this question and observing your daily life, you’ll gradually start noticing your patterns of dependency—the situations where you automatically rely on someone else. Once you identify a pattern, turn that specific activity into a personal goal. Learn the skill, practice it, and slowly take ownership of it.
For example, if you notice that you always depend on someone else to manage your expenses, your goal could be learning basic budgeting. If you rely on others to plan appointments or organize your schedule, your goal could be managing your own calendar.
Over time, this simple process of Observe → Identify → Learn → Practice → Take Ownership can help you become more confident and independent.
And remember, independence doesn’t mean never asking for help. It means developing the ability to handle things yourself while also knowing when asking for guidance is the responsible choice.
Jezlea Ortega
Tech Architecture
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New York, New York
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Jezlea’s Answer
At its core, being independent means trusting yourself, your judgment, your ability to figure things out, and your capacity to handle whatever comes your way without constantly looking to others for direction or validation. It's less about doing everything alone and more about knowing that you can. You already have a strong foundation. Being able to make your own decisions, own your responsibilities, and handle things without relying on others are genuinely meaningful qualities that a lot of people struggle with well into adulthood. The fact that you recognize those traits in yourself and can articulate them shows a level of self-awareness that independence is built on.
Growing beyond where you are now comes down to a few key areas. Financial independence is one of the most practical and impactful. Learning how to budget, save, avoid unnecessary debt, and make intentional decisions with your money will give you a kind of freedom that very few things in life can match. Most people were never formally taught this, so taking the initiative to learn it early puts you at a real advantage.
Decision making also deepens with practice and reflection. The more you make decisions, sit with the outcomes, and honestly evaluate what worked and what didn't, the sharper your judgment becomes over time. Independent thinkers don't just make choices they learn from them and adjust without needing someone else to tell them what went wrong.
Growing beyond where you are now comes down to a few key areas. Financial independence is one of the most practical and impactful. Learning how to budget, save, avoid unnecessary debt, and make intentional decisions with your money will give you a kind of freedom that very few things in life can match. Most people were never formally taught this, so taking the initiative to learn it early puts you at a real advantage.
Decision making also deepens with practice and reflection. The more you make decisions, sit with the outcomes, and honestly evaluate what worked and what didn't, the sharper your judgment becomes over time. Independent thinkers don't just make choices they learn from them and adjust without needing someone else to tell them what went wrong.
Kim Gravell
Healthcare Executive
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Nipomo, California
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Kim’s Answer
Hi Yazmin
Ankita has given you some excellent advice and guidance. As you build your independence and confidence, you will find that you are also building your independent thinking capabilities. This is a skill level that allows you to see beyond the "group speak," elevate your thought process and engage in critical thinking. Although it sounds like it is outside of the group or team, it ultimately will spark conversations regarding alternative solutions and prompt higher levels of engagement.
You are on a great path to building and sustaining independence. My very best wishes for your continued success.
Ankita has given you some excellent advice and guidance. As you build your independence and confidence, you will find that you are also building your independent thinking capabilities. This is a skill level that allows you to see beyond the "group speak," elevate your thought process and engage in critical thinking. Although it sounds like it is outside of the group or team, it ultimately will spark conversations regarding alternative solutions and prompt higher levels of engagement.
You are on a great path to building and sustaining independence. My very best wishes for your continued success.