Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Journal #23- Self Sufficient



Self- sufficient is being able to think and take care of yourself.  There are multiple levels of self- sufficiency.  This is true for students like myself.  I can be self- sufficient, yet I must still live at home and my parents do take care of some of my needs like food and a vehicle to drive.  The type of self- sufficiency that is probably   most important is being able to rely on yourself and not others for ideas and making decisions.  If you always have to ask someone else what to do in a situation, you will never learn, and therefore will never be self- sufficient.  This is also true in relationships.  You cannot come to rely on your boyfriend or girlfriend for everything because you lose your own sense of identity if you were to break up.  Being self- sufficient in your mental and emotional state of health is very important.  It gives you a sense of identity and purpose instead of constantly doubting yourself.  I would like to say that I am self- sufficient when it comes to this area of my life.  I try to problem solve on my own and only ask for advice after I have given it a try first.  This is an important quality to have later in life in college and beyond.  There will not always be people there to take care of my every need so I must learn to be self- sufficient now.  I have to thank my parents because they did a good job of explaining the importance of this to me.  I am more confident as an individual now.  Being self- sufficient is not only important for living a more enjoyable life, but it also gives you the feeling of accomplishment.  After I have conquered a challenge all by myself, I feel a lot better about what I can do.  Being self- sufficient influences many areas of life and its impacts are far reaching. 

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