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How to REALLY prepare For adulthood🌟
Nobody ever really prepares you for adulthood — one day you’re worrying about homework, the next you’re trying to remember if your car insurance is on autopay 😭. For me, “feeling ready” didn’t come from magically having it all together. It came from slowly learning what actually matters: managin
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ROMANTIC ANIME FOR HOPELESS ROMANTICS
Whether you're wrapped up in the warmth of a cuddle session with your boo, or embracing the art of being your own soulmate (because who knows you better, right?), I've curated a binge-worthy list of animes that'll have your heart doing backflips and maybe, just maybe, teach you a lesson
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People-pleasing in adulthood 🌸🍋🫶🏼
I don’t think people (therapists included) appreciate how much deeper people-pleasing goes than just simply saying no more often. People pleasing is another nervous system response that is celebrated by others because it benefits them and appears to be something “good” or “nice.” If we want to
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proof that 1% is better than 0%
my whole life i’ve been caught up in the “all or nothing” mindset…either i’m doing things perfectly, or i’m not doing anything right at all - but having a black and white perspective on what progress or success looks like only ever ends up handicapping you ❤️🩹 you don’t have to show up at 10
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Why are we overexplain?
Overexplaining is often misunderstood. A lot of us think it’s a communication problem. But many times it’s a safety problem. When we grow up feeling like we have to defend ourselves, prove ourselves, or explain our intentions, we carry that into adulthood. So a simple question can feel
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7 SELF-REFLECTION QUESTIONS ABOUT ADULTHOOD ⚠️
✨ Read this twice if adulthood humbled you more than you expected ✨ Adulthood forces people to confront themselves honestly. Not just: who they wanted to become… But: who they actually are emotionally mentally and spiritually. 💭 Many adults are not truly living… they are: survivin
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4 ingredients + fool proof easy!
Did you guess correct? Let me know in the comments! When most people hear grape jelly, at least in the US, they likely think PB&J sandwich and not much else. And while that is an option I’m a big big fan of, grape jelly as a 30-something can be elevated beyond white bread and peanut but
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8 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT ADULTHOOD ⚠️
✨ Read this twice if adulthood turned out NOTHING like you imagined ✨ Many people romanticized adulthood… until they actually lived it. 💭 As children, many thought adults: had everything figured out felt confident all the time were emotionally healed and knew exactly what they were doing
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What Adulthood’s taught me ✨
So I’ve been an adult for 3 years now (even though I still don’t feel like it at times) and already, I feel as though I’ve developed and grown into a whole new, better version of myself! I’ve definitely learned some wisdom along the way so I thought I’d share it with you all 🥰 What has adulthood
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After that vid I need to post this for proof
#driverslicense
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Journal: Amber episode 2 of 3
Chapter 1 — The Committee By Saturday afternoon, Ryan and Robbie had somehow convinced themselves that Amber’s invitation was their responsibility. I wasn’t sure how that happened. I definitely hadn’t asked for help. Yet there I was sitting in Robbie’s basement while the two of them pre
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Why Women Outgrow Friendships in Their 30s
Honestly, I think one of the saddest parts of adulthood is realizing some friendships don’t end because of drama… Life just slowly pulls people in different directions. Different countries. Different struggles. Different versions of yourselves. And one day you realize you still love them
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Making Friends in Adulthood
Hi guys! #letschat Today I went out to lunch with one of my coworkers! It was nice hanging out with her outside of work. It’s hard meeting new people because I feel like at work there’s often large age gaps in between me and my coworkers wich makes it hard to be friends. I also have a hard time
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Journal: Amber Episode 3 of 3
Chapter 1 — The Anniversary Gift By the fourth week of June, my parents’ anniversary was four days away. Which meant I had officially run out of good ideas and entered the panic phase. For months, I knew it was coming. For weeks, I planned to do something meaningful. For days, I did
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3 Tips for great Friendships in Adulthood w/ Women
I’m gone through my fair share of friendship breakups & I have compiled a short list not all encompassing ofc, that are markers of a lasting grown woman friendship. The longterm friendships I have had had all this in common! 🫵🏾: What is a good indicator of a great friendships? Comment below!
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8 Habits That Make You Burnout-Proof
Burnout doesn’t come from working too hard. It comes from working too long without recovery, boundaries, or purpose. Here’s how to build resilience and thrive in your career: 1. Design Recovery: Routine resets your brain. 2. Guard Focus: Protect your energy like it’s money.
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No groups of friends in adulthood
Adulthood is just you and your significant other maybe a pet or two, you’ll see your family occasionally and if you have kids you’ll have a bit more of a group. Adults are alone too majority of the time in adulthood. When people food shop majority are alone. I always thought we would shop wi
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What they DON’T tell you about adulthood 😱‼️
Making friends as an adult is a real life struggle that no one talk about!! Several factors contribute to the challenge of making friends as an adult, such as busy schedules, established social circles, and a decrease in spontaneous social opportunities compared to childhood or college years. A
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How do I accept that adulthood is different?
Please someone help me with advice. How do I accept adulthood isn’t filled of friends? How do I accept I have to do many things alone. How do I accept popularity was just an era? How do I accept adults are mostly introverted? Even if I get this friend, it doesn’t have the same feeling, they mess
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8 REALIZATIONS ABOUT ADULTHOOD MANY PEOPLE LEARN TOO LATE ⚠️
✨ Read this twice if adulthood changed the way you see life ✨ Growing older changes: what you value who you trust what actually brings peace and what truly matters. 💭 Many adults eventually realize: attention means very little without peace being busy is not the same as being fulfilled
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Childhood - Adulthood Timeline 🍋
#animation #animedrawing #childhoodmemory #adulthood #drawingideas
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She arrived with four children, a wagon, and a dead husband's memory. The frontier was supposed to break her. Instead, she built a legend. 1878. Florissant Valley, Colorado. Adeline Hornbeck stood at 8,500 feet above sea level, staring at frozen ground and endless sky. She was 48 years old.
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Childhood unhealed trauma lingers into adulthood
#trauma #mentalhealthmatters #healthylifestyle2024 #embracevulnerability
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How Childhood Loneliness Can Show Up In Adulthood
⚠️⚠️⚠️Here are some signs that what you’re experiencing might stem from those early years: Difficulty Trusting Others: You might find it hard to open up and trust people, fearing they’ll leave or let you down. Overwhelming Fear of Rejection: Even small signs of disinterest from others can fee
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how adulthood changed my family dynamics
adulthood has changed my family in ways i never expected. what used to feel like chaos or routine now feels like connection. when we were younger, it was easy to get caught up in roles, rules, and misunderstandings. but growing up has given us new eyes to see each other not just as family membe
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Adulthood is a scam
TikTok: kieradorsey_ Instagram: iamkieradorsey YouTube: lifeofkeedy #fyp #cnalife #nursingassistant
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Making Friends in Adulthood
#lemon8contest #AskLemon8 #UnpopularOpinion #unpopularopinions This may be an unpopular opinion for some but I have found these apps & just random encounters are easy to make friends! These apps, sites, & FB groups (there is a plethora of groups for every hobby, age, & gende
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i’m just grateful yall #aging #smilelines #wrinkles #womanhood #adulthood
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My life is one long unplanned detour 🚗
Me trying to prepare for an 8~hour car ride while life throws a hair appt fiasco and chaos train reroutes my entire day. 🤣🚗✂️☕️ 👇 What was YOUR chaos level today?!? Follow for more proof that adulthood is mostly troubleshooting and detours. 😂 #roadtriplife #caffeineandchaos #dailychaos
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Adulthood feels nothing like I expected
Some days I look around and I’m like… this is adulthood?? Waking up tired, working, healing old wounds, overstimulated, trying to stay positive, pretending I’m okay, and then doing it all over again tomorrow. 😭 I swear no one prepared me for how mentally heavy it feels. It’s not just the job.
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adulthood and what we don’t talk about…
I don’t know why we, as a society, have decided that adulthood has to be so difficult and miserable all the time. I remember as a child being so excited to become an adult and now that I am one, all I wish is that I could go back and be a child again. I feel like that’s a universal experien
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my parents launching me into adulthood
"Why is your self esteem so low, you're an adult now." Also them my entire life: "You can't do this, you're not good enough, let me do it for you, I don't know how you'll survive as an adult" #MEME #memes #memes🤣 #parents #growingup
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Proof that not all dollar tree products are bad❤️
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You Made It Here. That’s Your Proof.🌿
You’re allowed to feel uncertain. But don’t forget you’ve already survived things you never thought you could. You don’t need a plan for everything. You just need a moment to remember your strength. If life shifts again, you’ll meet it with the version of you that’s clearer, stronger, q
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My Lego Collection 💐
Proof that adulthood doesn’t cancel imagination. Yes, I build LEGOs. Yes, I’m that girl. Built brick by brick
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What Adulthood Taught Me About Family
When I was younger, I saw my family in black and white—right or wrong, strong or weak. But adulthood added color. I started noticing our imperfections and understanding where they came from. I saw old wounds, unspoken fears, and quiet acts of love I didn’t notice before. Now I don’t just see my fam
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Childhood in Adulthood
These are some of the fairytales I’d like to add to my TBR 🧚♀️ If you‘ve read these tell me about your favorites & dislikes. #fairytaleretelling #lemon8bookclub #Lemon8Diary #tbrlist #childhood
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5 Things I Learned In Adulthood I Value Most
Here are somethings i’ve learned these past couple of years that stuck! being ever growing and changing is important. love yourself and others! #youngerself #adulthood #advice #embracevulnerability #fyp
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Adulthood / moving out?
ask yourself whatever you need to, write it down, and answer it for yourself over time. it’s never bad to get advice and tips from others, but refrain from it, being that your home should consist mainly of you and what you want it to. your home should reflect you as a person and make you happy bein
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Autism In AdultHood
Autism isn’t a disability, it’s a different ability. #autism #neurodivergent #AdultingTips #hellolemon8moms
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Proof That You Can Start Over & Still Win
To every woman rebuilding, redefining, and rising—this is for you. I’ve been through storms I didn’t think I’d survive, but here I am, pushing forward with my baby in one hand and my dreams in the other. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to believe that you can begin again—
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Is this what adulthood is supposed to feel like?😐
Lately my life feels like autopilot. Wake up, go to work, come home, repeat. I pay my bills. I do what I’m supposed to do. On paper everything looks fine, but mentally I still feel like I’m guessing my way through adulthood. Some days I feel proud of how much I’ve grown. Other days I’m sitt
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How to make new friends in adulthood?
After entering work, many old friends also went their own way. Lost contact without any explanation. I’m an introvert who is timid to interact with people. But I want to have close friends who can hang out and support each other. Work is too exhausted. Didn’t find any like-minded individuals who ar
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A lesson from adulthood
Adulting is rough no matter what life you have ❤️ All we can do is keep learning and growing through experiences. I remember when my choices really only affected me and my happiness. But now there are others who I have to think about when making decisions. I’m happy for these people in my life ❤
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This Is What Happens When a Beauty Girl Has Coupon
POV: You walk into Ulta Beauty with: • $10 birthday coupon • Employee discount • Merchandise credit And suddenly you’re basically a financial advisor. Tell me why stacking all three felt like unlocking a secret level of adulthood. I didn’t spend money… I strategically reallocated assets.
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Living proof that starting over is always worth it
17 months ago I was so depressed I couldn’t get out of bed. I was very sick, stuck in active addiction and was hiding it from the world. I hated myself, my life and what it had come to. I was the cheer mom, the home room mom, the “cool” mom. How did this happen to me? Never in a million years could
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PART 1: 11 THINGS ADULTHOOD QUIETLY TAKES AWAY ⚠️(Comment & Follow for more)
✨ Growing older means gaining wisdom, but it often costs innocence. ✨ When we are young, many things feel permanent. Time feels endless. Energy feels unlimited. Friendships feel unbreakable. Parents feel like they will always be there. And tomorrow feels guaranteed. Then adulth
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