Complete the passage using the words in the box. There is ONE extra wordthink/ asking/ emotions/ independent/ opinion/ aware

When you stop asking for permission from others on certain decisions and plans, this can help to improve your independence. This is showing yourself that you can trust your own mind and (1) _________to help you choose certain situations.If you are constantly (2) _________for other opinions and permission, then you are becoming dependent on their ideas and this will not help you. If you can become more (3) _________of your own instinct and thoughts or feelings, instead of asking others what they think you can start to become more independent.When you ask someone for their own (4) _________on something, you most likely already have the answer you are hoping for, and just want someone’s approval. So, next time you are thinking of asking for someone’s permission, (5) _________about what you want the answer to be first and go along with your own instinct.