{"id":878,"date":"2022-03-30T12:08:23","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T12:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/?p=878"},"modified":"2022-03-30T12:08:23","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T12:08:23","slug":"independent-person-signs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/independent-person-signs\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Signs You Are an Independent Person &#038; Why It\u2019s a Powerful Trait"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>No one likes to depend on others. And yet, most of us do \u2013 whether we realize it or not.<\/p>\n<p>Even when you are financially independent, it\u2019s easy to let other people influence the way you feel about yourself. After all, it\u2019s natural for us to seek validation from those around us.<\/p>\n<p>So, what does it mean to be an independent person? And most importantly, do you have this personality trait?<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #222222;color:#222222\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #222222;color:#222222\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/independent-person-signs\/#What_Is_an_Independent_Person_The_Definition\" title=\"What Is an Independent Person? The Definition\">What Is an Independent Person? The Definition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/independent-person-signs\/#8_Telling_Signs_You_Are_an_Independent_Person\" title=\"8 Telling Signs You Are an Independent Person\">8 Telling Signs You Are an Independent Person<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/independent-person-signs\/#1_Solitude_is_your_friend_not_your_enemy\" title=\"1. Solitude is your friend, not your enemy\">1. Solitude is your friend, not your enemy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/independent-person-signs\/#2_You_rely_on_yourself\" title=\"2. You rely on yourself\">2. You rely on yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/independent-person-signs\/#3_You_dont_shy_away_from_saying_no\" title=\"3. You don\u2019t shy away from saying no\">3. You don\u2019t shy away from saying no<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/independent-person-signs\/#4_You_call_things_by_their_true_names\" title=\"4. You call things by their true names\">4. You call things by their true names<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/independent-person-signs\/#5_You_dont_like_asking_for_help\" title=\"5. You don\u2019t like asking for help\">5. You don\u2019t like asking for help<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/independent-person-signs\/#6_Your_circle_is_small\" title=\"6. Your circle is small\">6. Your circle is small<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/independent-person-signs\/#7_You_know_who_you_are\" title=\"7. You know who you are\">7. You know who you are<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/independent-person-signs\/#8_You_think_for_yourself\" title=\"8. You think for yourself\">8. You think for yourself<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/independent-person-signs\/#Why_Its_Great_to_Be_Mentally_and_Emotionally_Independent_in_Todays_Society\" title=\"Why It&#8217;s Great to Be Mentally and Emotionally Independent in Today&#8217;s Society\">Why It&#8217;s Great to Be Mentally and Emotionally Independent in Today&#8217;s Society<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_an_Independent_Person_The_Definition\"><\/span>What Is an Independent Person? The Definition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is someone who doesn\u2019t rely on other people for money, help, or emotional reassurance. It\u2019s a person with sound self-esteem and a healthy sense of self. This means that they don\u2019t need others\u2019 validation to make decisions and feel good about themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Being independent also means thinking for yourself instead of blindly going with public opinion.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Telling_Signs_You_Are_an_Independent_Person\"><\/span>8 Telling Signs You Are an Independent Person<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Solitude_is_your_friend_not_your_enemy\"><\/span>1. Solitude is your friend, not your enemy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many people dread the idea of living alone and even spending time by themselves. They try to blend in with groups and fill all their free time with social activities.<\/p>\n<p>Why? Because it gives them the feeling of being accepted by others and, therefore, boosts their self-esteem.<\/p>\n<p>An independent person doesn\u2019t need to be social all the time in order to feel good about themselves. They <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/solitude-vs-loneliness-difference\/\">love solitude<\/a> and the calm it brings.<\/p>\n<p>Independent people don\u2019t run away from their problems, fears, and insecurities. They are at peace with themselves, and for this reason, they enjoy spending time on their own.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_You_rely_on_yourself\"><\/span>2. You rely on yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s great to have a support team, but a truly independent person always relies on themselves. It&#8217;s a key sign of this personality trait.<\/p>\n<p>If you are one, then you don\u2019t expect others to solve your problems. You don\u2019t take someone\u2019s help for granted, even if it\u2019s your friend or family member.<\/p>\n<p>You are convinced that you can count only on yourself. You also know that you need to work hard for your goals, and no one owes you anything.<\/p>\n<p>So, in times of adversity, you rarely turn to others for help. You prefer to focus on finding tangible solutions for your problems. When hardships come into your life, your first thought is,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWhat can I do to fix the situation?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_You_dont_shy_away_from_saying_no\"><\/span>3. You don\u2019t shy away from saying no<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-795\" src=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/distancing-yourself.jpg\" alt=\"distancing yourself\" width=\"1000\" height=\"656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/distancing-yourself.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/distancing-yourself-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/distancing-yourself-768x504.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many people avoid the slightest conflict and fail to stand for themselves. Why? Because they are doing their best to seem nice to others. After all, our fake society teaches us that being <em>seemingly<\/em> nice is more important than being honest.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why a telling example of an independent person is the ability to say no and set firm boundaries. They won\u2019t do or say things just to seem polite if it goes against their beliefs or emotional needs.<\/p>\n<p>If you are this kind of person, you won\u2019t tolerate <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/one-sided-friendship-signs\/\">fake friends<\/a> and needy relatives who ask for favors all the time. You will say no and set strong boundaries, even if it makes you seem mean to some people.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_You_call_things_by_their_true_names\"><\/span>4. You call things by their true names<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In today\u2019s society where everyone is afraid of offending another person with the wrong word choice, it can be difficult to call things by their true names.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why many people shy away from expressing their true feelings and opinions. They water down the truth with fake pleasantries and do their best to hide their real thoughts.<\/p>\n<p>Independent people don\u2019t do that. They are no slaves to the opinions of others, and this gives them the privilege to call things by their real names.<\/p>\n<p>They see no point in telling lies and meaningless niceties just to make a good impression on someone. Yes, this behavior may not bring you popularity, but it\u2019s a strong indicator of a frank and independent attitude.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_You_dont_like_asking_for_help\"><\/span>5. You don\u2019t like asking for help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A downside of being independent is that you struggle to ask for help even when you need it. Since you are used to relying only on yourself, you may fail to realize that it\u2019s time to turn to someone else for advice or support.<\/p>\n<p>So, in a difficult situation, you would rather push yourself to the edge of burnout than admit that you need help.<\/p>\n<p>The truth is that some tasks require teamwork and you can\u2019t always do everything alone. But at the same time, as an independent person, you can\u2019t just get over yourself and turn to a friend or co-worker for help. It&#8217;s one of the few drawbacks of an independent personality.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Your_circle_is_small\"><\/span>6. Your circle is small<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-714\" src=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/selectivelysocial.jpg\" alt=\"I\u2019m not antisocial. I\u2019m selectively social.\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/selectivelysocial.jpg 800w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/selectivelysocial-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/selectivelysocial-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/selectivelysocial-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A telling sign that you are an independent person is that you keep your circle small. It doesn\u2019t have to do with introversion but is more about <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/socially-selective-person-signs\/\">being picky about your social connections<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You realize that very few people are worth spending your time on and even fewer are to be trusted. So, you choose wisely who to surround yourself with. You make sure your circle consists of like-minded people and loyal friends. Otherwise, it\u2019s just not worth it.<\/p>\n<p>It has to do with the fact that independent people don\u2019t need to overload their life with social connections just to feel accepted and liked. Their self-esteem doesn\u2019t depend on someone else\u2019s approval.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, an independent person\u2019s approach to social life is focused on meaningful connections and lasting friendships.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_You_know_who_you_are\"><\/span>7. You know who you are<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Being an independent person means <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/how-to-be-true-to-yourself\/\">staying true to yourself<\/a> no matter what. It means listening to the voice of your inner self and not letting society and other people turn you into someone else.<\/p>\n<p>We live in an overconnected world where it\u2019s way too easy to get lost in the never-ending stream of information coming from all sides. We are constantly bombarded with fleeting trends and political agendas disguised as true values.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s easy to lose yourself and get confused in this world of constant connection and information overload. It\u2019s easy to mistake someone else\u2019s views and society-imposed ideals for your own.<\/p>\n<p>Being independent means relying on your inner values and principles even if they are unpopular. It means maintaining a realistic view of life and knowing who you are and what you believe in.<\/p>\n<p>Independent people don&#8217;t betray their ideals, priorities, and goals in life just because they go out of fashion. They know that trends come and go, and integrity is what ultimately stays with us.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_You_think_for_yourself\"><\/span>8. You think for yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Critical thinking is a key trait of an independent person.<\/p>\n<p>Not relying on others is not only about money and emotional reassurance. It is also about having your own opinions, values, and beliefs even if they go against those of the majority.<\/p>\n<p>Independent people don\u2019t have the need to get validation from society and those around them. They are confident in their views and won\u2019t change them just to go along with current agendas and trends.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it is about socially acute questions or personal details of your co-worker&#8217;s life, you don&#8217;t rush to conclusions just because everyone else does. You always leave space for doubt and make sure you filter all information through the prism of critical thinking.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Its_Great_to_Be_Mentally_and_Emotionally_Independent_in_Todays_Society\"><\/span>Why It&#8217;s Great to Be Mentally and Emotionally Independent in Today&#8217;s Society<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-476\" src=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/black-sheep-of-the-family.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1100\" height=\"815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/black-sheep-of-the-family.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/black-sheep-of-the-family-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/black-sheep-of-the-family-1024x759.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/black-sheep-of-the-family-768x569.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Having sound self-esteem that doesn&#8217;t depend on other people&#8217;s opinions is a powerful and increasingly rare characteristic.<\/p>\n<p>Contrary to ubiquitous social media narcissism and craving for attention, independent people have no interest in proving anything to others. They never fight for the spotlight, and yet, they <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/quotes-about-standing-out-conformity\/\">stand out from the crowd<\/a> thanks to their independent attitude and strong self-worth.<\/p>\n<p>Thinking for yourself is also an admirable trait in our conformist society. There is so much information today that it can be difficult to differentiate between truths and lies. It\u2019s always easier to just follow the crowd and adopt a popular opinion without giving it a second thought.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why being an independent thinker is a powerful quality as it allows you to draw your own conclusions based on your beliefs and values \u2013 not someone else\u2019s. This gives you a clear sense of reality that so many people lack today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No one likes to depend on others. And yet, most of us do \u2013 whether we realize it or not. 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