Growing up isn’t everything it’s cracked up to be. Chances are that when you were a child, you envisioned that being an adult meant living a worry-free life complete with no rules. Unfortunately, that is not the case. That doesn’t mean that everything about adulting is bad though. There are some real perks that make up for the responsibility. Let’s take a look at six reasons why growing up isn’t the worst.
1. Making your own rules
Well, okay, there are some rules. Aside from following the law, however, your life is pretty much yours to live. That means that you can decide who you see, when you leave your home, what kind of job you have, what you want to eat, and all sorts of fun things. Do you want to skip the gym and head to the bar with your friends? Adulting says that’s A-OK. Make your own rules (within reason) and create the life you want to live. Cheers!
2. Having responsibility (bear with me)
I know, it seems like responsibility is one of the main reasons adulting is the worst, right? But it’s not all that bad. In fact, having some responsibility can really enrich your life and help you feel more confident about your choices and decisions. You can take care of yourself, in other words, and once you prove that to yourself, life becomes a lot less scary.
3. Taking shortcuts
Being an adult doesn’t mean that everything is your responsibility. Sure, buying your first house and starting your career can seem overwhelming at first but there are tried and true methods of making it easier—life hacks, if you will. For example, there are home insurance plans that allows you to simply submit a claim when something breaks at home and move on with your life. Another idea is to break up a long work week by organizing a happy hour that you and your whole team will likely appreciate. Getting to know your coworkers on a personal level makes it easier for you to seek help in the office.
4. Exploring your interests
When you’re a child, your time is pretty strictly structured. It might not have seemed that way at the time, of course, but the fact remains that you spent most of your time at school, maybe some time participating in after-school extracurriculars, had a few hours of free time at night, did your homework, and went to bed. As an adult, you can pursue your passions! Experiment with new interests and spend your free time the way you want to.
5. Finding yourself
Along the lines of number three above, being an adult means you finally have the reins and can discover what drives you. What do you want to do with your life? What interests you? As an adult, you can figure all of that out on your own and become a person you love.
6. Traveling
You can set your own goals as an adult, and that includes travel destinations. If you want to take off for a month across the globe and if you can afford to do so, go for it. That’s the beauty of adulting—you get to decide what your life looks like.
Are you ready to take on the world? Get out there and adult with the best of them! There might be some speed bumps, sure, but the benefits far outweigh the negatives.
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