Being self-sufficient
14 months ago
A dream of being completely independent…
How to be self-sufficient
It made me 
"Rewarding"
How I did it: It took moving out of my parents' house to really start taking steps on this goal. For a while, I felt pretty dependent on the bf, until he stopped making so much money. Then it was my turn to step up. I found that not only could I take care of myself, but him as well. That's when I knew I had accomplished my goal.
Lessons & tips: Just keep working hard. Sometimes going out on your own is scary, but it's worth it in the end.
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Miss Independent, Miss Self-Sufficient
15 months ago
Leave your boyfriend and buy a home all in the same week. Independence, not codependence. Out of necessity, many things can be learned. When pressure is applied, you just learn them faster. I now handle all of my basic electrical work, plumbing, and am getting better at negotiations with contractors and businesses. Think you can mess with me? I can outsmart you. Or call your district manager. In previous years, I would have passed the buck, but don’t have a choice anymore. This lesson learned is worthwhile. Yankee Ingenuity also comes into play here, be savy and you’ll be fine.
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Untitled
16 months ago
I was introduced to 43 Things via “Wikinomics – How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything” I am currently exploring self sufficiency in many different areas. The goal of being able to grow most of my own food, and produce my own energy is very appealing. Ha! There are probably 43 things alone I am looking at doing to become self sufficient!
Eva830 is so happy look at my face!
Untitled
20 months ago
I don’t know why you wouldn’t want to be!
This is a must
20 months ago
I have to be self-sufficient before I even think about being married to someone. I have to be able to stand on my own two feet and take care of myself. I want a marrage where its a partnership and not where the husband is taking care of the wife. Because NO ONE is going to control me. NO ONE!!!!!
Untitled
20 months ago
I feel like one of the world’s useless people and depend very much on others to do things.. part of this is my mental illness, and part of it is … I’m not actually sure. But I wish I had more confidence and belief in myself that I can actually do things – anything, even stupid little things – by myself, for myself
Sullenya is stressed and pressured.
Untitled
21 months ago
I want to be self-sufficient and therefore more self-satisfied
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22 months ago
To me being self sufficient will help me be less fearful and stand on my own two feet much easier.
Best thing in the world
2 years ago
Worst thing in the world is to be in your early 20s, out of uni and still relying on your parents – I did this for about 3-4 months after uni, and was really relieved when I was fully on my own two feet financially, etc. Get out in the world is my advice, you’ll enjoy the freedom.
