By | Daniel Mabanta | ideapod.com
Being independent — people have fought wars over it! So it’s pretty safe to say that independence is one of the most sought-after qualities of life.
Independence gives you the freedom to make your own decisions and take care of yourself. Independent people are confident and self-sufficient and don’t rely on others for validation or happiness.
Do you want to embrace your inner independence? I’m going to walk you through 15 things that truly independent people never do. So by understanding what to avoid, you can take the steps to become more independent yourself. Now, let’s get into it!
1) Rely on others for approval
Here’s an obvious one: independent people don’t seek validation from others. They are confident in their abilities and decisions, and they don’t need approval from others to feel good about themselves.
Relying on others for approval can lead to a constant need for validation, which can hold you back from making decisions that are true to yourself. It’s a toxic cycle frankly.
The independent person makes independent decisions. They focus on their own values and beliefs, and they make decisions that align with them, regardless of what others think.
They walk to the beat of their own drum and don’t follow the crowd…
2) Follow the crowd
Independent people don’t feel the need to follow everybody else.
They are comfortable going against the grain and making their own decisions, even if it means going against popular opinion.
Following the crowd often causes conformity and a lack of individuality. Independent people understand that being true to yourself requires courage and authenticity, and they are willing to take the road less traveled to get there.
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