The Power of SELF-RELIANCE

Hey guys, welcome back! Today we are gonna talk about self-reliance. Wow, that's a big word..."SELF-RELIANCE". What in the world does it mean? It actually has a very simple definition - to depend on oneself and yourself only. I'm pretty sure some people think that being "self-reliant" means to stop accepting help from the people who care about you. Let me clear this fabricated thought in the beginning only, IT DOES NOT MEAN THAT. Everybody knows that the fruit of labor tastes the sweetest when it is achieved by our own hard work and perseverance, but that doesn't mean that a little helping hand from someone shouldn't be appreciated. It actually helps to motivate you and reminds you that there are people out there who are always ready to help you😀 Being self-reliant not only boosts confidence levels and improves self-esteem, but it also increases your effectiveness of decision making and most importantly enables you to have a voice of your own and make your place known in this huge world.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE?

All it takes is hours and hours of hard work, some dangerously life threatening steps, and all your courage and grit. Just kidding😜 All you need to do is a little bit of hard work and try to put a little more faith in yourself. You also need to know your capacity....for example taking the hardest task you can find is only going to leave you demotivated if you are not able to complete it, but if you are, then that's great! My advice is, start with something small....like your homework, cleaning your room, tryna make a sandwich for yourself once in your while. After a week or so, when you have mastered these small steps, then you jump for those big goals! It also helps to be informed about the various activities and happenings around you so that you would not need any help to find out information about a particular event that might be important to to you in the distant future.

WHAT ARE THE QUALITIES IN A SELF RELIANT PERSON?

Being self reliant makes you a very confident, independent and a straightforward person. You have a clear idea about your goals in life (maybe not long term, but short term) and know what's the best think to do. It also helps you to develop a sense of creativity which slowly turns you into a very innovative and interesting person. People start to respect you and look up to you as a role model. When you fail, you alone take the blame...but the happiness you get when succeed, will be truly amazing. This quality of falling a hundred times, but getting up once again, is quite unique and extraordinary. You need to stand on your own feet, you can't always sit on a wheelchair, being pushed by someone. Of course, the journey to self reliance is not easy...but the destination is worth it.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS?

Making decisions are like standing at a crossroads. They are confusing and misleading at the same time, and you never know where you might end up. Being decisive is a rare quality which is only achieved by self reliance. The first step to make your own decisions is to know exactly what your goal is. You should have a clear idea of the path you are taking and never lose the sight of your destination. It also gives you a sense of autonomy which helps to make a person more responsible and develops leadership skills. At some point of time, every bird needs to take flight from its own nest to build one which is truly exclusive to it. Just like you prepare before a long trip, being self-reliant also prepares you for the much longer trip of love and adventure, called life💖

So, to sum it up I'd like to say, that we need to drive the car of our destiny, we can neither control nor enjoy the ride from the backseat. You might get a flat tire once in a while, but remember...you will also find a gas station from time to time. Sometimes the journey may be smooth, an open road and the wind blowing through your hair....but sometimes it may be full of obstacles and hurdles. In those times, don't lose hope, and try to remember how amazing YOU really are 😎 And as rightly said by the philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson - "The only person you are destined to become, is the only person you decide to be."