Creating your best life.
“You gain a sense of freedom when you have independence. You gain peace of mind. It says a lot when you can pave a path for yourself.”
Youth and independence
Building confidence in yourself and your skills while you're still living with people who support you is an important step in living your best life as an adult. Knowing your skills and limits — and making plans for how to get the support you need — will help you make decisions about where you want to live, who you want to live with, and how you want to live your life.
Life skills include things you'll learn in school, as well as how to care for your home, how to handle your money, how to manage your relationships, and how to get the help you need to stay as independent as you choose.
Tools to help you think about and plan your life
- Use the life trajectory worksheet (PDF) to think about your best life and the steps to get there.
- Use the integrated supports star worksheet (PDF) to list the supports you already have and where you might want to get more help.
- Explore Housing Benefits 101 to think through your housing options, including where you live and who you want to live with.
- Check out Disability Benefits 101 to see how work and benefits go together or to learn more about benefits you might be able to get.
- Read about problem-solving strategies that work to build confidence in your ability to make good decisions.
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