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I think this is something i've been seeing in other INFJs as well as myself... that we really prize self reliance and being able to take care of ourselves. i think sometimes we get overwhelmed with loneliness (ive seen a few threads here, including my own), but other than those occasions, we like to be self reliant.,
Self reliance = the practice of being dependent only on yourself, and being able to care for yourself in any situation. for me, this means, when i am sick, i will make my own food/take appropriate medicine. i never let anyone buy anything or do something for me, unless they spring it on me, then i graciously accept. it means when i need to study for something huge, i prefer to rely on my own knowledge/studying rather than study guides produced by others. sometimes, study guides can help... and i will use them, but only after i've done my own studying and have made sure the study guide is correct. it means.. not letting others IRL see my weaknesses or anything to suggest i need to rely on them.. even if i share something im struggling with, i only share it if i can share it with them without feeling reliant on them for emotional feedback.. it means, being able to financially support myself and buy my own things.. and im sure theres more examples.
what are your thoughts on this? what are some things u have noticed about urself?
Self reliance = the practice of being dependent only on yourself, and being able to care for yourself in any situation. for me, this means, when i am sick, i will make my own food/take appropriate medicine. i never let anyone buy anything or do something for me, unless they spring it on me, then i graciously accept. it means when i need to study for something huge, i prefer to rely on my own knowledge/studying rather than study guides produced by others. sometimes, study guides can help... and i will use them, but only after i've done my own studying and have made sure the study guide is correct. it means.. not letting others IRL see my weaknesses or anything to suggest i need to rely on them.. even if i share something im struggling with, i only share it if i can share it with them without feeling reliant on them for emotional feedback.. it means, being able to financially support myself and buy my own things.. and im sure theres more examples.
what are your thoughts on this? what are some things u have noticed about urself?