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.
8 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!”
