I'm just a 21-year-old learning about life and what it has to offer. Living on your own, being a full-time student, and working to pay for your expenses is not always easy, especially when you're used to mom and dad helping you out. My parents could only prepare me for so much, but most lessons are not properly learned until you actually live through them.

"Adulting" is hard, because sometimes it means not doing things you want to do just so you can accomplish what you need to do.

Here are 7 life lessons "adulting" has taught me:

1. If you don't do it, it won't get done.

I had to learn this one the hard way. Growing up, I had parents that did almost everything for me, living on my own was a huge wake up call.

2. Pick your battles

By this I mean sometimes going out during the week is not worth how tired your going to be in the morning. College night on 6th street can wait when you have an 8 a.m. the next day.

3. Stop comparing yourself to others

Everyone goes at their own pace and what is meant for you will come with time. The place your at in life is not defined by where the person next to you is.

4. Expect the unexpected

Always think ahead, expect for the best while also expecting for the worst. Not everything will be perfect, but the more prepared you are, the less stressed you'll be.

5. Keep trusting God, even if you don't understand

God doesn't put things in your life that you can't handle. He puts things in your path that you might not understand, but there is always a reason. Never lose faith.

6. Everyone doesn't have the same heart you do.

Everyone was raised differently, people will disagree with you and that's okay.. just stay true to yourself and keep it moving.

7. Don't expect everyone to stay in your life.

I strongly believe people are in your life for a reason, either for a realization or a lesson. It's hard trying to be an adult and still balance your social life, but a true friend will stay regardless of how much time you have to spend with them.

I may be in the middle of multiple life lessons, but learning from them is always the best part. Age does not define your role as an adult, your mindset does. Life has a special way of teaching us lessons we didn't know existed, especially when your "Adulting."