As easy as it is to binge watch Netflix and sleep through our responsibilities, at some point—they're unavoidable. Not everyone has to be the perfect adult, but there are things every full person should know how to do. This list might require you to ask Mom or Dad to teach you a few things, but most things you're probably already doing (without even realizing it).
1. Watch Your Alcohol
You aren't always going to have your sober friend keeping an eye on you at social events. You need to know your limits and not feel pressured by anybody else. This skill will pay off when you have drinks with your boss.
2. Use Credit
There's this misconception that credit cards are the magical way you can get anything you want. Unfortunately, in America, debt is pretty hard to avoid, but you can try as hard as possible to limit it. Debt on your house is better than debt on new clothes.
3. Come Through With Promises
There comes a time when you are truly responsible for your words. If you make a promise to someone, keep it. That doesn't mean you always have to be the perfect friend, but know if your schedule allows you to meet up with them. If you're bus it's okay to say no!
4. Take Care of Yourself
This means that if you're very sick you should stay home from work, or even go to the doctor. This means that if you're not feeling like yourself, pamper yourself at least a little bit. Be in tune to what your mind and body need and give it to them.
5. Cook For Yourself (On a Basic Level)
I'm not saying that everyone needs to be a Barefoot-Contessa level chef, because we often don't have the time or money for that. Eating out every night is going to get expensive and unhealthy fast. This is when you can call up grandma and ask for all her coveted recipes.
6. Budget Yourself
This might be the hardest one of all because it requires some major self control. Everyone has a different budget they're living off of, but you should know yours. That means you should know how much of your pay check goes to what. Know how much wiggle room you have to go out or buy yourself non-necessities.
7. Set Goals, and Work Towards Them
Part of growing up is not only making your own goals, but actively working towards them. Maybe you have a goal to buy a new car in the next two years. That probably means counting your pennies and doing research now. Now matter how big your goal might be, you can get there with a little planning.
