How important is autonomy to you with regards to your mental well-being?
957346
it is very important to me in the sense that I do not like being coerced, controlled or pressurised by other people. I hope that in exchange i respect other people's rights as individuals. However, I can see the need and sense in laws that restrict the rights of the individual to kill or hurt others for example. Indeed we need some laws that restrain us as by allowing us total autonomy such as allowing us to kill another for example, this could restrict individuals freedoms and autonomy itself. i.e our right not to be killed by another and to exist.\n\nIf i am told to do something by someone in a way that i feel i could do it better, it does annoy me mentally.\n\nPerhaps that is why i am opposed to religion, i do not even like the idea of an omnipotent being controlling me or dictating to me.
1099548
Inner contentment; serenity: peace of mind.
740018
living minute for minute is very important for me\n\ni care for my husband who is diabetic and suffers from depression\nmy father just passed away in january and my mother has taken a stroke since , so i also care for her\ni have 3 children also\nso i juggle so many things right now\nso i deal with each thing as it happens , but i have to let it go the moment i dont need to be concentrating on it , in order that i may deal with the next thing that comes up\ni am possitive and happy in general ( that isnt to say i dont get down times ) \ni dont carry thoughts for any length of time , if i get angry then it is for that moment then i let it go\ni hope this helps you in any small way as you have so much to deal with also\nbut life can be possitive and happy .... it takes practise to see it that way xx
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I defiantly don't think being normal is important and what is normal anyway?Being one of many that's the same..i prefer to be an individual, i prefer to think on my own an to make my own decisions. I have always tried to not give in to peer pressure and i think i did a pretty good job i was never a follower i tried to be a leader in my life and think i succeeded OK. Now as a mother i can look my children in the eye and say..its ok to say no i did and it never really hurt me in a social way.and to a teen or child that's important.Being accepted is on of the things as humans we long for.
56742
The freedom to choose your own path is important, but remember that your parents have traveled that path before however impossible that seems.  Some choices that you make will forever alter the direction of your life.  Choose wisely.
278474
easily rich or happy. you want to be happy because hapiness tells you that you are pleased with yourself and your surroundings. you have love, you are healthy, you are intelligent and successful. once youre healthy and fit, you can do all things. youll be able to live a longer life, your self efficacy and self esteem are high, you are smart and intelligent pertaining to your mental health. you have good emotional health because all of this would lead to happiness joy and love. add to the fact that you are filthy rich because you were a great entrepreneur, your abilities to do things better than others, your talents to have great vision and focus. it basically has an affect on everything else you listed.
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Excellent, on all three measures.\n\nPhilosophically, I'd put it this way.  When you exercise you take control of your body.  And in so doing you learn what I consider one of the most important lessons for a successful life.\n\nYou are happening to the world...you are NOT just a passive, temporary resident of "spaceship earth".  The more you become proactive, the more you observe your ability to have an impact (good and bad) the more you can accomplish.\n\nAnd certainly, seizing control of your body is a great place to start.  Darned right you'll feel better, physically, mentally and emotionally.
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You believe that you, the individual, are responsible for your own actions and opportunities.  You don't require the government to help you and you simply prefer that it not restrict you in your efforts to succeed in life.
781146
Good!\nyou can control or do what ever you want!
647916
Of course! What you 'think' inside of your own head is your own business-- 'doing' something about it, 'acting' on your desires, requires a lot more forethought.
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The state of your mind?
327198
the answer to that is in your self it all depends on how much you beleive in it trust yourself to do the right thing.
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If its how you feel than it is the right thing. You'll know when you are ready or not. You dont need us to tell you when you should or shouldnt because you seem like you are doing great on your own.
361634
to a very limited extent yes. its the worry benefit ratio.\nwhen you worry a little there is benefit. as you keep worring more and more....the increase in benefit is very little. \n\nalso worry take a lot of energy and time (brain time).\n\nthe benefits of worrying beyong a certain extent are too mintue. however the amount of energy and time -- such worring would take -- would be huge. This causes other problems.\n\nunless taking a huge risk...why worry so much?\nand also...why take a huge risk anyway.....specially if you worry a lot.\n\n\n\nMoral/Take away is \n\nthat generally --\n\nits much more beneficial to not worry beyond a certain point and invest that energy on getting excited about things.
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That depends entirely on what lifestyle you prefer.\n\nIf you want to be healthy, energetic, strong, and attractive, then yes, it's important.\n\nIf you aspire to be a couch potato with a gut, and eventually die of heart disease, then no.
679155
Responsibility shouldn't keep you from being happy. Depending on your native custom, I think you should pursue your own happiness. Do what will make you happy, and keep your family close.
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For bragging rights, yes.  Honestly, there are more important things to worry about.  Besides, it's not how smart you are, it's how you utilize it.