Speaking frankly, not all friendships will last through to adulthood. Friends you had growing up stand a higher chance of fading away! This fading process does not mean the relationship ended on bad terms or that you can never be friends again. Adulthood is more time consuming than you may realize.
Author: dejaramil
My purpose is to continuously absorb knowledge; and then use that knowledge to educate and inspire the next generations of young adults.
Leaving the Nest: 5 Hard Truths
Other than awaiting graduation, I do not know one thing a teenager looks forward to more than moving out on their own. Teenagers are eager to get out into the world away from the rules and worries of their parents. Staying out late, eating when & what you want, and decorating your place exactly how you want to = The Dream! Unfortunately, I am about to burst that bubble!
Essential Habits of Adulthood: Good Night’s Sleep
My dark eyes and aching back were not my only side effects of lack of sleep. My memory has gotten worse and my ability to stay focused is long gone. Feeling exhausted all day is NOT how I want to spend the rest of my life; especially because I am only 26 years old! Sleep helps all of these ruthless side effects I was experiencing, and I needed to get started!
Essential Habits of Adulthood: Practicing Mindfulness
Practicing mindfulness does not require an initial problem. I think practicing mindfulness early is a great way to be proactive about potential stresses and overwhelming feelings that are bound to happen during life.
Essential Habits of Adulthood: Healthy Eating
To me, healthy eating does not require extreme restrictions. All you need is balance & self-awareness. By building this habit early, you are increasing your likelihood of continuing the habit into your older age and even passing the habit on to your children or other family members.
Essential Habits of Adulthood: Regular Exercise
Exercise is important. It is a great habit to build in your life to combat stress, bad health, or negative mental states. The earlier the habit is built in our lives, the easier it will be to maintain!
Essential Habits of Adulthood: Skincare
If I have learned one thing on my journey to adulthood, it is that being an adult comes with an excessive mound of responsibility and it never stops growing. It takes a toll on a person and it can be clearly seen in a person’s appearance, behavior, and their relationships. One of the greatest way to combat this is by building healthy essential habits!
Savings: Reactive vs. Proactive
Why is it that when adults recommend things, some of us let it go in one ear and out the other? I will not speak for the majority, but I know some young adults make excessive excuses about why saving is impossible. I believe if we take a deeper look into our spending habits and expenses, it will show the only thing stopping young adults from saving is themselves.
3 Ways to Choose Community During COVID-19
Under the current circumstances; the COVID-19 pandemic, it may seem hard to choose community; but that is not true! Here are just 3 ways you can choose community during this global pandemic...
Part II – Decision Making
Adults take time to make these choices; and then when the decision is made, they return to their actions and self-reflect. It helps create a happier and successful life.
Adulthood: Still Figuring It Out 