self directed

/ˌsɛlfdəˈrɛktɪd/
adjective
  1. Directed or controlled by oneself, not by an outside authority; autonomous.
    • The company encourages self-directed teams that make their own decisions about how to complete projects.
    • After retiring, he enjoyed a self-directed schedule, waking up and planning his day however he liked.
    • She took a self-directed approach to learning Spanish, using apps and books instead of taking a class.