Living on your own might be something that you dream of achieving someday, but at the same time, the thought can be scary. According to unicef Life skills are psychosocial techniques for adaptive and positive behavior that empower individuals to deal adequately with the interests and challenges of everyday life. You might even think you can't live on your own. First, you need an income, and then you need the survival skills and street smarts to take care of yourself without anyone there to support you.
This guide will help prepare you for that transition so that you can live independently someday. It is not meant to be comprehensive but rather to offer you a few suggestions to help you along the way.
Step 1: Create a support network
We need people to be there for us, honest with us and tell us how we can improve ourselves. This network will preferably extend beyond family members and include at least one close friend you trust. Ultimately, when you are living on your own, you might encounter many obstacles you never thought of, especially obstacles of a social nature, and you will want someone there to support you and help you navigate a life of independence.Step 2: Master your weaknesses:
Try to be aware of your shortcomings. Have your close friends tell you what they feel are your most significant weaknesses. It is also good to know your strengths, but it is your weaknesses that you need to work on. For instance, you could focus on playing video games for hours, days at a time.While it is okay to play video games, playing them for days at a time when trying to live on your own can lead to you losing your job and also your house. So, you must recognize your weaknesses and do your best to work with them.