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Benefits of Self-Reliance
- Depending on others for help means there will be times when it’s not available.
- You can solve problems and make decisions for yourself.
- You feel happy by yourself, in yourself, and about yourself—without needing to rely on others.
- You develop self-acceptance.
- It encourages you to practice self-compassion and self-knowledge.
- It gives you perspective and direction.
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It's "a reliance on internal resources to provide life with coherence (meaning) and fulfillment” (Baumeister, 1987: 171)."
- Accept yourself and be your own best friend.
- Develop the ability to feel confident in yourself.
- Practice making your own decisions.
- Recognize and manage dependence.
- Accept yourself for who you are.
- Don't rely on 'things' to feel happy.
- Decide w...
Self-Reliance is the topic (and title) of an 1841 essay from US philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson.
He argues strongly that self-reliance, self-trust, and individualism, amongst other things, are ways that we can avoid the conformity imposed upon us.
- Thinking independently: The ability to think autonomously goes hand in hand with trusting your own instinct.
- Embracing your individuality.
- Striving towards your own goals, bravely.
It’s important to remember that self-reliance is not about cutting yourself off ...
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