Are you still living with your parents? Here are 5 hard truths to help you decide to get up and get your own space!

Say you’re 20-something and you’re living with your parents. You’re young, naive, new to adulting, and you’re still figuring things out. 

But then you hit the almost-30 mark and your routine changes, so do your priorities. Don’t you think it’s finally time to move out and live independently?

In a Filipino household, it’s a norm to live with your parents until you’re married and ready to start a family-- a world of difference compared to the western culture where you’re considered independent once you reach the age of 18.

Due to this norm, many young adults are hesitant to pursue independence as their desire to do so could be interpreted the wrong way by their families. But should this really be the case? What other factors are stopping you from moving out and embracing growth and independence?

Here are 5 hard truths you need to know to help you decide to get up and get your own space:

1. Your parents won’t be here forever. You shall learn how to live on your own and prepare for the future.

Let’s be real: Even though we want them to be by our side forever, our parents can’t. It’s just how life goes. 

Life outside your comfort zone could be scary, yes. But the sooner you get a hang of it and prepare for it, the more comfortable you become. Once you start to live independently, you’ll learn how to manage things on your own. You no longer have to depend on your parents to do things for you. You mature and grow, and that’s paramount in building your character and the person you aspire to be.

2. There’s a pool of opportunities for growth outside your household. Get up and choose to better yourself by starting to live independently.

When you’re so used to being codependent with other people, you become complacent. You don’t go out of your way to do things. You assume that your parents got your back, that someone will cook for you, do your laundry, and wake you up to make sure you’re not late to work. But that’s not how it should always be.

More than freedom, there’s plenty of room for growth once you start living on your own. You’re forced to exert more effort into accomplishing even the daily tasks your parents used to do for you.

Plus, having your own place is more conducive to your current lifestyle than being in a household that could sometimes be noisy and chaotic. In a time where people are doing remote work, having a quiet place with ample space is necessary. It also allows you to be more productive and focused without having to deal with distractions.

3. It’s okay to be scared and unsure. It’s the thrill of trying something new.

If the only thing that’s stopping you from moving out of your parents’ house is fear and uncertainty, that’s completely normal and valid. 

Everyone feels scared when it’s their first time.

Always remember that you’re not supposed to have everything figured out yet. You’re supposed to learn and unlearn things. Like most scenarios in our lives, there’s always a first time for everything. 

Do you remember the first time you tried driving? Or the first time you stood in front of so many people to perform? How did you feel? Perhaps you were scared. Most of us would be because the situation is unfamiliar to us and it’s out of our comfort zone.

On the flip side, you also need to note that uncertainty could be rooted in unpreparedness. Don’t ever make big life decisions when you’re not ready-- financially, mentally, emotionally, and physically. Before you decide to pursue an independent living, make sure you’re capable and ready for the responsibilities that come with it.

4. There are things that you can only do once you start living on your own.

Ever felt like your house is a bit too crowded and noisy for you? Does the place you live in get in the way of pursuing your passion and hobbies? If that’s the case, you need your own space.

Even if it’s small, having a place you can call your own where you can do whatever you want is better than being constrained and limited by the environment you call home.

Don’t get us wrong, you can still be productive and at your best under the roof of your parents, but in such a case that your environment hinders your growth and is not at all conducive to your lifestyle, it’s time to consider moving out and living on your own.

After all, being independent and getting your own place does not mean you’re cutting ties with your family. It just means you need space to grow and explore things on your own, and that’s a valid reason to move out.

5. You’re not getting any younger. Start investing your money in more practical and valuable things.

If we could only turn back time, some of us would wish to have done things the other way. 

“I should’ve saved and invested my money into something that could be a potential source of income in the future.” This is one of the most used lines of millennials who wish they made better choices in their prime years. While you’re still in your 20s, start learning about healthy investments that are suitable for you. One of the best examples is a property.

According to an article, real estate is something that millennials are eyeing when it comes to investments. Because aside from a place they can call their own, investing in a property could also yield potential income and higher resale value.

How do you prepare for the big move?

Before you move out, make sure you have enough savings and money to support your decision. Moving out is a significant milestone in everyone’s life and should not be done tactlessly.

If you’re in your early 20s, you still have time to save up. However, it’s also essential to do your research, ask for help and advice from your elders or mentors, and prepare your body and mind before pushing through with your plan.

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