Becoming independent is a necessary thing for many young people. That means you are able to take care of yourself, and you don’t have to rely on anyone else. To live independently, you need some skills. One of the most important skills is time management which can help you build your confidence and self-esteem. With good time management skills, you can control everything. You will not feel stressed when exam dates are approaching. Next, you need to become more assertive. Other people will think you are dependent person if you always say “yes” to them. If you can learn to become more assertive, this will mean that you know when it’s OK to say no and put yourself first. To sum up, when you can master them, you will find out that they are great keys to success and you can become independent.