Phrases Offering and Refusing Help

I appreciate the thought, but I prefer to do this independently.

Meaning

Thank you, but I want to do this myself.

Translation language

John: Can I help you with that project?
Alice: <b>I appreciate the thought, but I prefer to do this independently.</b>
John: Okay, let me know if you change your mind.
Alice: Thanks. I will, but I think <b>I appreciate the thought, but I prefer to do this independently.</b> for now.