7 Techniques of Becoming More Self Reliant
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Self-reliance is not only a spiritual state of mind but it is also a condition in which you free yourself of unnecessary dependency and the subsequent stress caused by it. Here are a few ways in which you can become more self-reliant.
1. Use the internet to learn continuously
Learning does not always happen in schools, colleges or universities. You can learn about a range of things from the internet to become more self-reliant. It could be something as helpful as how to fix a broken tap to something as important as how to invest wisely. Gain working knowledge, every day trivia and life skills from the internet on a continual basis to become less dependent on others.
2. Take responsibility for yourself
If you have to go camping, you should be the one packing your own bags, not your mom. If you’re calling your friends over for dinner, you should be the one cooking for them, not anyone else in your family. You may not take responsibility of your entire household but you can start off by taking responsibility for all the things directly related to you.
3. Learn from the example of other self-reliant people
If there are self-reliant people around you, observe their life closely and learn from their lifestyle. Whether such people become self-reliant by doing their own plumbing, growing their own vegetables or setting up alternative sources of energy in their homes, you could learn how to be self-reliant from them at different levels.
4. Start small
Becoming self-reliant does not mean you start hunting, fishing or setting up poultry farms in your backyard from tomorrow. The idea behind becoming more self-reliant is to reduce dependency on others and avoid the stress and conflict that tends to follow. You can start off by doing simple things like taking a bus to school instead of asking your older brother to drop you or setting your own schedule instead of getting your executive assistant to do it.
5. Build your own list of resources
Building your own resources can help you become more self-reliant because you will not have to call someone at last minute or seek someone’s help when you are in trouble. It can be something as simple as creating a list of important phone numbers so you are not left hurrying and scurrying for contact details when you really need them. The whole concept of self-reliance stems from the notion of being independent, and building your own resources is one of the first and foremost steps to do so.
6. Simplify and de-clutter your life
The more complicated and elaborate your life is, the more dependent you are likely to be. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy your wealth, it only means you should enjoy it in measure. For example, if you are a family of three people and you live in a 7 bedroom property, you are likely to be dealing with a host of other associated problems that will only lead you away from self-reliance.
7. Dare to go out of your comfort zone
To become self-reliant, you may need to learn skills that you wouldn’t have ever dreamt of learning before. To achieve this and become less dependent on others, you will need to venture out of your comfort zone. It could be something as small as learning how to use a wrench or something as complicated as how to fix a broken hinge in your patio.
