10 Signs You're Adulting Too Hard

For some, the pandemic is their chance to slow down and reexamine their priorities after years of serving their respective companies and families. For others, it serves as a reminder of their wasted youth spent indoors. What they thought was once an opportunity to have fun and grow as an adult is now a fleeting hope for 2020. 

This, in return, prompted several 20-year-olds to focus on their careers and continue without a clue as to what comes next. And just like others in this age bracket, you grew up and learned how to be independent during the pandemic. Whether that’s finding your career path, paying your bills with your hard-earned money, growing a garden to be more sustainable, or even choosing to stay in during your rest day, you’re definitely a full-pledged functioning adult who has outgrown your old ways. Way to go! 

Here are ten signs adulting hit you too hard: 

 10 Signs Adulting Hit You Too Hard

1. You have a steady job.

More than anything, you’ve prioritized having a stable job on your adulting list. You understand how important it is to have a company that provides you with a steady cash flow, gives you both your government-mandated benefits and company perks, as well as allows you to grow your career in a professional environment. Whether that’s a 9-5 desk job or freelance work, you realize that having a steady job that keeps you occupied and compensates you properly is a must for any adult. A steady income also enables you to enjoy life a bit more. 

2. You pay your own bills.

Wi-Fi bill? Check! Electricity bill? Check! And any other sort of bill, check! Because you’ve carefully allocated your money, you’re no longer frazzled by e-mails or envelopes. Unlike when you first started settling your fees, you now have everything under control. Maybe it’s because this symbolizes stability for you, or it shows that you’re dependable. Either way, you feel a sense of accomplishment after paying all your bills. 

3. You budget for monthly expenses.

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Sometimes, you must sit down and examine your social calendar and finances. Naturally, there will be days when you turn down social plans and events for financial purposes. There’s no harm in saying ‘no’ to your friends if you reason with them like an adult. 

4. You've moved out of the family home you grew up in.

When you are on your own, you have to take ownership of basic tasks that you’ve taken for granted when you lived with your family like cooking and paying the bills. Moving out of your childhood home or planning to do so shows your conviction to be a responsible adult. Facing that kind of change is not easy but it only shows how much you’re willing to grow as an individual under uncomfortable circumstances. 

5. You’ve grown to love doing house chores on the weekends.

When you were younger, you would think cleaning was a chore, but now that you’ve matured, you admit that it’s pretty therapeutic. It’s a productive thing to do on the weekends so you can work in a clean environment during your workweek. 

6. You’re focused on monitoring your credit score.

Now that you’re older, you know the importance of having a good credit score, especially when you want to invest in something but don’t have cash readily available. This makes having a good credit score an important prerequisite for other things you may want or need to do as an adult, like buying a condo unit or purchasing a car. 

7. You frequently go grocery shopping.

Just like doing household chores on the weekend, you think grocery shopping is therapeutic. The whole store has a wide array of options for you to choose from, with some items being a bang for your buck. It saves you money from ordering food online, and you can sharpen your cooking skills with recipes you’ve always planned to make. 

8. You spend time improving yourself.

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You no longer spend most of your time online unless your work calls for it. You’ve decided to limit the number of people you are available to because you understand that you can choose who has access to you. You’ve been reading many non-fiction books on politics, religion, society, etc., which in turn have contributed to your development as an individual in society. You’ve been living healthier, whether that’s physically, mentally, or spiritually. You like your peace and don’t plan to interact with anyone who isn’t worth your time. You are focused and determined to be a better version of yourself each day.

9. You maintain a small group of friends, including your significant other.

A relationship’s success depends on the maturity of each individual and their willingness to communicate, trust, and support one another. Unlike in high school, you would rather opt for a small circle of friends than hundreds of different strangers. When you’re set on who you’d like to keep close, whether that’s platonic or romantic, it shows real maturity and stability because doing so suggests that you have yourself figured out. 

10. You’re growing your investments.

For retirement or not, thinking ahead and planning for the future with investments indicates that you’re deep into adulting. You’re looking into different kinds of ventures: stocks, cryptocurrency, insurance, or real estate. You know how important it is to build a safety net while you’re still young and working. After all, the pandemic has taught us that tomorrow isn’t promised, so you should seize today. 

Now, if all checks apply, especially the last one, you’re probably looking into widening your investment ventures. Perhaps, a real estate investment at Empire East Highland City would pique your interest? It’s a 22-hectare terrain along Felix Avenue in Pasig-Cainta which features a sustainable community and a strategic location near the mountains of Rizal, while also conveniently nearby business districts like Ortigas, Pasig, and Quezon City. 

Perfect for both working young adults and families looking to settle down somewhere with a bigger space, it features an 8,000-square meter Highland Park that hosts retail areas, a 500-seater church, and a luxurious Highland Mall. Aside from its ample space, you can also enjoy exclusive perks when you become a member of the 6,700-sqm Chartered Club, which will offer fitness facilities like a gym, a basketball court, and a swimming pool.

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