43 Truths About Being An Adult That Nobody Tells You

November 10, 2016 | Posted at 10:38 pm | by Richelle (Follow User)

1. Age is just a number. Most “adults” are still trying to figure life out, too.
 

2. It’s really hard sometimes to come across like you have your stuff together.
 

3. You will always be evolving and changing what you think/who you are.
 

4. Time and your health are the most valuable things you have.
 

5. And speaking of time, it’s a waste of time to impress people/suck up to people. Be around people who want to genuinely be around you.
 

6. Love is crazy. Sometimes it’s just better to love someone from a distance.
 

7. There’s no way you can always force things to work out the way you want, i.e. relationships, careers, family life, etc.
 

8. People move in and out of your life for various reasons.
 

9. Money management will change your life. Learn it early and fast.
 

10. Enjoy college. Your college years are literally some of the best years of your life.
 

11. True friends are hard to find, and rarer to find as you get older.
 

12. To have the life you want, you have to work ridiculously hard for it.
 

13. You’ll find that people are self-involved and will sometimes do anything to get ahead.
 

14. Then again, people may surprise you by their generosity.
 

15. Eventually, everything works itself out, even when it doesn’t feel like it ever will.
 

16. When you meet the right person, you’ll be grateful you never settled for less.
 

17. Wisdom can only be gained through experience, though it can be painful.
 

18. “Someday” will not always be. Do what you love, when you have the chance.
 

19. People will try to crush their dreams, but many times, these same people don’t have any or will suck up to you once you are successful.
 

20. If something seems too good to be true, then it probably is.
 

21. Your belief in yourself and God’s belief in you can get you through anything.
 

22. There will be times when you feel alone and unsure, but never lose hope.
 

23. Everybody is ashamed of something from their past. Don’t hold your past against yourself.
 

24. Those things that make you unique are the best parts of you. Never change for anyone.
 

25. Great things do take time.
 

26. You can’t change other people. You can only change yourself.
 

27. Having an attitude of gratitude is the best way to live each day.
 

28. Each of us has a purpose for being here. Find yours and live it out passionately.
 

29. You realize that the guidance and advice that your parents gave you was not just to annoy you, but was it was actually very applicable and true.
 

30. Just because someone doesn’t see your vision, doesn’t mean you should lose sight of it.
 

31. You’ll find that although to the world you may be just one person, but to one person, you could be the world.
 

32. Nothing can take the place of persistence. Never give up on what you want.
 

33. When things fall apart, better things tend to fall together.
 

34. Nothing lasts forever, change is inevitable.
 

35. You know those things you think you want? You may find and wonder why you ever wanted them when you do get them.
 

36. Words are more powerful than you think. Once spoken, you can’t take them back.
 

37. It’s your decision to be happy or not.
 

38. Life is a continuous learning marathon. Enjoy it. No need to try and sprint through it.
 

39. Without God, life becomes meaningless.
 

40. No matter what people will always judge you! So stop hoping they won’t.
 

41. You can’t always rely on other people’s advice and guidance. You have to learn to trust your gut.
 

42. The things that knock you down can either destroy your dreams, or become the source of your perseverance and success.
 

43. You’re never too old to ride a bike, color, watch cartoons, or dance in your underwear.