Adulthood. We’ve seen it around us. Ever since we were children, adults would be phased about us knowing what adulthood is really like. But, as we got older, wiser and much more influenced, adults got more paranoid, chaotic and worried about what our lives will turn out to be like. This is some simple advice, based on teens facing the tides of adulthood.
Stay away from toxic friendships.
Now, there are all forms of toxic people, but they all have the same attitude. They’re fake and manipulative and have a sadistic sense to them. Also, toxic people tend to have a limit, because mostly their big ego comes in the way. So, just stay away and surround yourself with friends that actually love and support you, because remember: your friends are your family that you can choose.
It may be hard, but make sure to be constantly motivated.
The most unexpected people will bring you down in life, because that’s just how it is. Sometimes, your loved ones might be against a decision you make, which leads you to becoming defensive. But, this is never the answer, they’re probably having these opinions, because they’re worried. So, ask someone that has opinions you trust, so you can clarify if you actually are making the right decisions. If so, then stay constantly motivated about them, because it’s the key to moving forward in your life with enthusiasm and sureness.
Explore the world.
The best part of adulthood is the fact that you can mostly do whatever your heart desires. Living in the moment with the best company is precious, so be spontaneous and wild, and take your time in seeing what the world is. Broaden your senses and don’t hold back, unless you’re actually going to get held back due to recklessness (come on, you’re better than this!). And, if you’re not the adventurous type, then that’s definitely okay, you should feel free wherever you are. But, quick tip: it may seem that you have seen enough of the world, especially through media, but the experience and atmosphere of a foreign place might just release a side of you with a different vibe to life.
Don’t dwell on the past, it’s all different now.
Adulthood is an opportunity where you can leave what’s in the past and move forward. That’s why dwelling in the past will never solve anything, because you’ve grown as a person and your perspective on life is influenced everyday. If you still haven’t matured, I think it’s time you do, because adulthood’s straight ahead. Now, I understand the times where you do recap all the humiliating events of the past just before you go to sleep, because seriously, who doesn’t? But, from all those bad moments, including the ones that affected you critically, you’ve learnt valuable lessons from them. And, another quick tip: for those embarrassing situations in your life that make you cringe, know that years later you will laugh about it. Also, think about movies. If those girls who trip in cakes can move on, then so can you!
Even though the transition to adulthood seems likes a mess, work through it with your style.
You should never compare yourself to others, because everyone is going through life differently than you. Some people’s transition to adulthood may seem smooth, but they are probably going through so much more than you think and others might think the same thing about you too. So live life at your own pace, face your problems the most reasonable way you would face them, and if somehow you feel as though the universe is against you, don’t worry, because many people around the world are going through the same things as you.
