self-reliance
Standing on own
Self-reliance is the practice of depending on your own abilities and resources rather than seeking help from others.
The concept implies both capability and a philosophy of independence: Her self-reliance served her well during the crisis.
American culture particularly values self-reliance, though critics note it can shade into reluctance to accept legitimate support. (Capitalized Self-Reliance is Emerson's essay.)
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
resourcefulness · adaptability · determination · hardiness · steadfastness · toughness · stamina · survival
Amateur home projects
- bootstrappingSelf-starting without external input
- homesteadingSelf-reliant land-based lifestyle
- off-gridWithout utility connections
- handinessEase of use
resourcefulness · subsistence · sweat equity · do-it-yourself
Ability to solve problems creatively
- autodidactOne who teaches themselves
- problem-solvingAddressing challenges methodically
- improvisationSpontaneous, unplanned creation
- adaptabilityAbility to adjust readily
handy · craftsmanship · competence · preparedness · bushcraft · know-how · capability · ingenuity
Mental and emotional resilience
- convictionFirmly held belief
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- assertivenessConfident self-expression quality
- backboneVertebral column, or courage
composure · fortitude · resilience · courage · boldness
Power to act independently
- independenceFreedom from external control
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
- free willAutonomous choice capacity
Doctrine of personal independence
- libertarianismMinimal-government political philosophy
- rugged individualismPhilosophy of personal independence
- personal responsibilityDuty to own consequences
- voluntarismWill-based action philosophy
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
endurance · resourcefulness · adaptability · determination · hardiness · steadfastness · toughness · stamina · survival · problem-solving
DIY
Amateur home projects
- bootstrappingSelf-starting without external input
- homesteadingSelf-reliant land-based lifestyle
- off-gridWithout utility connections
handiness · resourcefulness · subsistence · sweat equity · do-it-yourself
resourcefulness
Ability to solve problems creatively
- autodidactOne who teaches themselves
- problem-solvingAddressing challenges methodically
- improvisationSpontaneous, unplanned creation
adaptability · handy · craftsmanship · competence · preparedness · bushcraft · know-how · capability · ingenuity · versatility
inner strength
Mental and emotional resilience
- convictionFirmly held belief
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- assertivenessConfident self-expression quality
backbone · composure · fortitude · resilience · courage · boldness
personal agency
Power to act independently
- independenceFreedom from external control
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
- free willAutonomous choice capacity
individualism
Doctrine of personal independence
- libertarianismMinimal-government political philosophy
- rugged individualismPhilosophy of personal independence
- personal responsibilityDuty to own consequences
- valuesvalue, honesty, worth, fairness, morals
- adulthoodadulting, maturity, responsibilities, responsibility, milestones
- CastawaysRobinson Crusoe, castaway, Gilligan, shipwreck, stranded
- homesteadinghomesteading, off-grid living, off-grid, chicken coop, chicken raising
- independencefreedom, liberty, Independence Day, autonomy, sovereignty
- independence'autonomy, sovereignty, liberty, freedom
self-reliancedependence
State of needing another
dependency · dependance · reliance · codependency · helplessness
self-reliancehelplessness
Lacking ability to cope
impotence · powerlessness · inadequacy · incompetence · incapacity
self-relianceself-doubt
Uncertainty about oneself
helplessness · powerlessness · submissiveness · servility · subservience
self, selfish, reliable, selfless, reliance, unreliable, selfishness, reliably, selflessness