The slogan, “Welcome to adulthood; I hope you like Ibuprofen,” was discovered on the Facebook page of my good friend, Mel. We both agreed it needed to be a post on my blog. So here it goes. Did you know that life can be unpredictable at times? No one gets a handbook upon entering adulthood that’s complete with all the rules that are needed to succeed as an adult. How could anyone possibly know that more money should be coming into your budget than going out?
Why isn’t it appropriate to wear a fuzzy orange sweater to a job interview? Take it from me that growing up isn't always fun. Eventually everyone who is an adult will be expected to act like one. A major part of this process involves acquiring needed skills. The transition into adulthood doesn’t happen all at once it occurs in those moments when its least expected. Here are some skills you need to master if you hope to be a successful individual in the world of adulthood.
1.
Admit when
you’re wrong: When you are wrong, admit it to yourself and/or any other
parties involved. It is hard but a crucial part of doing the adult thing. You
use the times that you are wrong as an opportunity to learn and grow. Don't
just sarcastically tell someone else that they were right and you don't care.
Honestly take time to understand why you were wrong and then move on.
2.
Ask for help: A
lot of times people seem to associate the independence of adulthood with doing
things all by yourself. While it is important that you do things on your own,
knowing when to ask for help is just as necessary. Sometimes the most childish
thing you can do is refuse other people's assistance when you really need it.
Adults are aware of the resources around them, and know when to use them.
3.
Consider
yourself a work in progress: A big part of
being an adult is to understand that you have a long way to go, and a lot to
learn. Know that where you are now is not where you are always going to be. If
there is something about yourself you don't like, change it. Nothing you have
done in the past defines who you will be in the future.
“Adulthood is like the vet, and we're all
the dogs that were excited for the car ride until we realized where we're
going.” (Anonymous)
4.
Let things go: We
all get annoyed by a lot of things and a lot of people. Being an adult does not
make people less annoying. People are going to be annoying for the rest of your
life. Eventually you just have to learn how to let those little things that
bother you go. You don't have to pretend to not be bothered just recognize that
there are more important things than reacting to the people that you must deal
with.
5.
Speak up: You
are an adult now, and it is okay to speak up and stand up for what you believe
in. Don't go through life thinking that the things you have to say are not
important, because they are. Your thoughts are more valuable than you think.
You are now past the point where someone else is going to constantly be there
to defend you. If you know something is wrong, or you have been wronged say
something.
“Movies can and do have
tremendous influence in shaping young lives in the realm of entertainment towards
the ideals and objectives of normal adulthood.”
(Walt Disney)[i]
[i] Sources used:
·
“30 Things You Should Know How To
Do By Age 30” by Joe Oliveto
·
“31 Life Skills Every Functioning Adult Should Master” by Shana Lebowitz
·
“5 Things to
Learn As You Transition Into Adulthood” by Beverly
Morabito
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