Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Adult Lifestyle
• Method 2 of 3: Responsibility as a Habit
• Method 3 of 3: Mindset
• Tips
• Warnings

Some people find it very difficult to make the transition from childhood or adolescence to adulthood. Everyone has different ideas about what it means to be an adult, but everyone recognizes some common goals that allow you to become an independent person and live independently without the help of parents or guardians.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Adult Lifestyle

1. 1 Get an education. It is important to finish school and go to university in order to become a bachelor, specialist, master or graduate student. A higher education diploma will increase your chances of getting a well-paid job in your specialty. Choose a direction that you have enjoyed since your school years and make it your calling.
2. 2 Find a job. Regularly check job sites, newspaper ads, and meet people in your industry to find suitable jobs. Once you get a job, always show up for work on time, be a diligent employee, and don't stop learning. Responsible specialists are always valuable.
   • Submit competent cover letters and resumes that contain all the information about your education and work experience.
   • During interviews, ask questions, and also study the information about the company in which you want to work in advance.
3. 3 Get financial independence. The job should bring a stable high income that will cover all your costs and not rely on your parents. An adult pays his own bills, spends money and invests.
4. 4 Insure health, transportation and housing. When you reach the right age, explore your options and choose the right health insurance. If over time you plan to buy a car, house or apartment, then choose the appropriate insurance program.
5. 5 Find an apartment or house. Information on renting and selling housing can be found online or in newspapers and real estate agencies. Find a safe and reasonably priced accommodation in a safe place. Ideally, the apartment should be located near work and other important places, and the rental cost should fit into the available budget.
6. 6 Choose reliable transportation. Depending on where you live, it is better to buy a car or use a convenient public transport route. On the internet, newspapers and used car points of sale, you can find suitable options at an affordable price. If you buy a travel document for a bus, train or metro for the whole month at once, then the price of each trip will be much cheaper.
7. 7 Travel the country and the world. Save money to travel to new places to get to know the world, meet new people and cultures.
8. 8 Strive for a lasting relationship. Lasting friendships and romantic relationships are only possible with other mature, responsible and kind people. It is better not to waste your time on fleeting connections and unreliable people who will not bring anything good to life.
9. 9 Learn to take responsibility for your actions. All our actions lead to certain consequences. Each person determines the course of his own life through words and deeds. Do well in school to enter a prestigious university. If you had a bad relationship with your boss in your previous job, then he will not write you a recommendation letter for your dream job. Good and bad actions, the end result of every action, are the consequences of our choices.

Method 2 of 3: Responsibility as a Habit

1. 1 Be punctual. Always be on time for meetings. Punctuality is the main indicator of responsibility and respect.
2. 2 Use your money wisely. Budget your weekly spending on coffee, groceries, and items to stay within the set amount. Establish an amount or percentage of your salary that should be deposited immediately into an inviolable savings account. You can also save money for funded retirement or invest in securities using an investor or a smartphone app.
3. 3 Pay bills, loans and debt on a regular basis. Set up automatic payments, emails, or text and other reminders for monthly timely payments. Pay off credit cards and loans on time to avoid paying interest and fines.
4. 4 Maintain order. Try to arrange and store things conveniently and logically. This will make it easier to be punctual, collected and responsible. Buy simple storage baskets or handy closet accessories to keep things tidy and always know where your items are.
   • Clothes can be hung on a hanger and folded. The shoulders allow you to conveniently store all outerwear, dresses and suits, trousers and skirts, shirts and blouses. Place jeans, T-shirts, underwear, socks, and sweatshirts in drawers.

Method 3 of 3: Mindset

1. 1 Get rid of childish behavior. Analyze how you are characterized by the following tendencies, and then get rid of them with an effort of will, through mental exercises or therapy:
   • Do you often sulk, whimper, or complain?
   • Manipulating others to gain favor?
   • Are you constantly in need of someone else's instructions?
   • Are you behaving disorganized or irresponsible?
   • Procrastinating, inattentive and often late?
   • Are you careless while driving, do not care about yourself, the health and safety of the people around you?
2. 2 Make independent decisions. All decisions regarding study, work, relationships, goals in life must be made based on their own interests and views, and not at the direction of parents, friends and acquaintances.
3. 3 Don't give up on your preferences. It may seem obvious, but keep loving what you enjoy and really enjoy. If you like the songs of the group, which is considered to be hackneyed or outdated, then you do not need to make excuses and laugh it off. Just enjoy your favorite music.
4. 4 Respect people of authority, but don't seek their constant approval. Get rid of the urge to rebel or disobey your elders and superiors. Respect their opinions and realize that adults should listen to other people too. At the same time, there is no need to strive at all costs to get the approval of elders or superiors at the university, at work or in public life.
   • For example, if the boss or teacher said that a report needs to be prepared, then the work should be done on time. That said, you don't have to approach your boss or teacher with questions for each section to get approval or praise.
5. 5 Accept constructive criticism. If you are criticized, do not rush to become defensive. Listen to the advice and comments of teachers, peers and friends, bosses, employees.
   • First, listen carefully to the person's comments and remarks. Decide which part of what you hear you agree with, what advice will help you change for the better. In response, ask mature questions, express concern, or express gratitude.
6. 6 Set goals and achieve them. Choose short term (“Meet a new person this week” or “Visit a new place”) and long term (“Become a chef in a restaurant” or “Save up for your own apartment”) goals. Write down all your goals so you don't forget about them, and also reward yourself for each success.
7. 7 Don't blame others for your own mistakes. If you made a mistake, then you shouldn't blame other people or circumstances. Try to admit your mistakes without shame in order to learn from them valuable lessons:
   • Admit That You Made a Mistake
   • Do your best to fix the situation
   • Think about how to prevent similar errors in the future.
   • Come up with a word or phrase that you can repeat so as not to think about shame: "It's all gone and will never happen again."

Tips

• Don't compare yourself to your peers. Each person comes to a certain level of independence at different times and at different ages.

Warnings

• Take your time to grow up! Almost every adult will confirm that adolescence is the best time in life, so appreciate every minute.