How to Develop Self-Reliance

Inspiration. These attributes reinforce your authority to lead….There are five attributes of authority as it applies to leadership:

• Decisiveness. Leaders need to exert their ideas.
• Accomplishment.
• Persuasiveness.
• Courage.
• Inspiration.

Emotional independence is the ability to regulate your emotions and still feel good about yourself even when difficult situations present themselves. It is also the practice of being able to regulate your emotions without seeking constant approval, attention, and validation from another person.

• Accepting yourself, and being your own best friend.
• Inner confidence.
• Making our own decisions.
• Recognize and manage dependence.
• Accept yourself for who you are.
• Having your own values.
• Not relying on ‘things’ to feel happiness.
• Decide who you want to be, and how you want to get there.

(Entry 1 of 2) 1a : the ability to use one’s knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance. b : dexterity or coordination especially in the execution of learned physical tasks. 2 : a learned power of doing something competently : a developed aptitude or ability language skills.

According to Medical News Today, confidence, not talent, is a driver of success. Another study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology showed that those who appeared more confident achieved a higher status than their peers.

Researchers have consistently found a correlation between confidence and success. Confident people are perceived as being more attractive, they’re better at sales and do well in the front of the room.