Can you feel it now? Twelve signs you're a real adult!

As a kid, we often looked up to adults and the lifestyle that they have. It seemed like they had their whole lives together and planned out. There were no curfews; they could go anywhere they wanted and bought whatever they desired. 

Undoubtedly, we have received the same old saying that "school is much easier," and the adults would choose to go back to studying if given a choice. It's easy enough to dream about something you don't have rather than see the convenience of what you have in the present. But when the kids have finally graduated from college, the reality they face is one hell of a ride. 

There is plenty of trial and error and getting lost along the way, but somehow, we mature through it all. Whether you're a fresh grad or someone who's still in the middle of figuring out their career, you can check out the 12 signs that you're becoming a real adult! 

Paying taxes

What screams adulting more than having to pay taxes? This is a civil responsibility and also means that you are part of the workforce! You now have an incredibly significant contribution to the betterment of society. 

Registered to vote!

Another contribution to the betterment of society is being a registered voter. There comes a different sense of responsibility and understanding when election season comes around. Voting for the first time is always a proud moment, and it is your civil right and responsibility. 

Learning to cook! 

This can be situational because some people learned how to cook from an early age. But generally, learning how to cook no matter what age is a skill that shows you are a self-sufficient adult! Nothing beats a home-cooked meal after all. 

Ideas on health and fitness are more conscious 

And if you know how to cook it can indicate that it's easy enough to just keep ordering food online when the catalog of food is expansive and accessible. But at some point, the body will start telling you a couple of things about your health. We shouldn't need a wake-up call to say to us that we need to become healthier, but sometimes it helps. Finding ways to be more actively conscious of your health, especially the diet and lifestyle, is a real adulting marker!

Choosing to stay in

When you're young, it's natural for you to have a tremendous amount of energy, often spent on late night outs multiple times a week. But something a genuine adult knows is knowing when to go for a late-night party. Opting to stay in and rest goes hand in hand with the other signs that all contribute to taking care of your overall wellness!

Being responsible for your actions

As a kid, inevitable consequences bear minimum to no damage. And it's nothing new that people will continue to mess up, and as adults, we learn to be more firm and take constructive criticism when we make mistakes and develop better problem-solving skills.

Your circle of friends becomes smaller

Time passes, and we shouldn't feel bad when we feel like we are drifting away from our friends—having a core group of friends teaches us how to nurture our relationships that matter with the time we have. 

A better sense of self 

This one is a sign that we can reflect on for most of our lives. When we can recognize how much we have grown through the years, continue to change our bad habits, and feel whole as a person, the joy and comfort this brings are unparalleled. There is no race to get to this feeling; it's just a feeling that we eventually get to for as long as we keep working on ourselves. 

Signing up for insurance

Getting insurance is a long term plan. It doesn't give instant gratification compared to our Shopee and Lazada orders, but it is a valuable financial investment! And when you start thinking of insurance, it shows that...

Ideas about money have shifted

As mentioned earlier, we viewed adults as people who can buy anything that they want, and they can, but in actuality, adults choose what they buy based on their capacity and need to learn how to budget for their necessities and bills. It's fair to splurge every once in a while, but working hard for your paycheck puts things into perspective on where you should choose your money to go. 

Concrete long term plan of goals

This isn't to say that someone young can't make long-term goals, but adults have the flexibility to make things happen, and so your progress depends on you! This is a sign that often changes through time as you develop yourself and grow into your career. Nothing is ever set in stone but an adult with goals they actively plan to get to make for steady growth. 

Investing in getting your own space

Speaking of long-term plans, without a doubt wanting to invest in your own space and creating the lifestyle that you wish for yourself is an ultimate adult goal! But getting there takes some time and research. 

Self-development is a long winding road, and being a true adult does take time through the years. And as mentioned, the last sign, which is investing in your own space, takes a bit more time to research, so…

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