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Reading: Steps Toward Adulthood
Instructor Message:
Listed below are steps you can take to demonstrate your transition to adulthood.
Read the following text.
Remember that everyone's transition to adulthood will look different and begin at different times. However, the steps listed below are good indications that you are transitioning into adulthood.
Become financially responsible. One of the first steps to adulting is to learn to live within your financial means. Being financially responsible means creating a budget and sticking to it. Don't purchase items that you cannot afford. Being an adult means telling yourself 'no' or at least 'not now' when you want something but know you can't afford it. Poor financial decisions can take you years to overcome. Becoming financially responsible can also include beginning a saving and investing plan for the future, such as buying a house or saving for retirement.
Obtain and maintain your own living space. For many people, becoming an adult means living on their own. Your living space might be in a dorm room, apartment, condominium, or house. When you begin searching for your first place, you must be sure you can afford the rent or payment. Keep in mind other expenses you will have to pay for in addition to rent, including electricity, internet, and other utilities. Shop around until you find the living space that you can afford. Once you have secured your living place, the next step is maintaining it. You will need to keep your space damage-free, especially if you are renting the space. You will need to clean up after yourself and remove garbage from your home regularly.
Take charge of your health. While still living with your parents/guardians, they may have provided you with food, made your healthcare appointments, and ensured you were grooming appropriately. To be a responsible adult, you must take over the responsibility for your health. Health responsibility includes keeping up with regularly scheduled medical and dentist appointments. It also means eating a balanced diet. While eating fast food every day might be tempting, it is not very responsible. You will also need to be sure that you are grooming yourself appropriately, including personal care such as bathing.
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In the previous reading, you read about three steps toward adulthood. Rank those three steps below, with #1 being the step you think will be the easiest for you to achieve and #3 being the step you believe will be the hardest for you to complete.
Become financially responsible.
Obtain and maintain your own living space.
Take charge of your health.
Instructor Message:
Listed below are steps you can take to demonstrate your transition to adulthood.
Read the following text.
Remember that everyone's transition to adulthood will look different and begin at different times. However, the steps listed below are good indications that you are transitioning into adulthood.
Become financially responsible. One of the first steps to adulting is to learn to live within your financial means. Being financially responsible means creating a budget and sticking to it. Don't purchase items that you cannot afford. Being an adult means telling yourself 'no' or at least 'not now' when you want something but know you can't afford it. Poor financial decisions can take you years to overcome. Becoming financially responsible can also include beginning a saving and investing plan for the future, such as buying a house or saving for retirement.
Obtain and maintain your own living space. For many people, becoming an adult means living on their own. Your living space might be in a dorm room, apartment, condominium, or house. When you begin searching for your first place, you must be sure you can afford the rent or payment. Keep in mind other expenses you will have to pay for in addition to rent, including electricity, internet, and other utilities. Shop around until you find the living space that you can afford. Once you have secured your living place, the next step is maintaining it. You will need to keep your space damage-free, especially if you are renting the space. You will need to clean up after yourself and remove garbage from your home regularly.
Take charge of your health. While still living with your parents/guardians, they may have provided you with food, made your healthcare appointments, and ensured you were grooming appropriately. To be a responsible adult, you must take over the responsibility for your health. Health responsibility includes keeping up with regularly scheduled medical and dentist appointments. It also means eating a balanced diet. While eating fast food every day might be tempting, it is not very responsible. You will also need to be sure that you are grooming yourself appropriately, including personal care such as bathing.
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In the previous reading, you read about three steps toward adulthood. Rank those three steps below, with #1 being the step you think will be the easiest for you to achieve and #3 being the step you believe will be the hardest for you to complete.
Become financially responsible.
Obtain and maintain your own living space.
Take charge of your health.
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Ranking the steps toward adulthood based on perceived ease of achievement, I would suggest the following order:
1. **Take charge of your health.** This step may be the easiest as it primarily involves personal choices and habits. Many people are already aware of the importance of health and may have foundational knowledge about nutrition and self-care. With some discipline, it's often achievable to start making healthier choices and booking appointments.
2. **Obtain and maintain your own living space.** While this step can be more challenging due to financial constraints and the responsibility of managing a living space, it becomes easier with planning and preparation. Once someone has a better understanding of budgeting and housing options, securing and maintaining a living space can be manageable.
3. **Become financially responsible.** This step is often the hardest for individuals transitioning into adulthood, as it requires a good understanding of budgeting, saving, and managing expenses. It can involve significant lifestyle changes and the discipline to stick to a financial plan, which can be a complex process for many.
Ultimately, the ranking may vary based on individual circumstances and readiness for each step.
1. **Take charge of your health.** This step may be the easiest as it primarily involves personal choices and habits. Many people are already aware of the importance of health and may have foundational knowledge about nutrition and self-care. With some discipline, it's often achievable to start making healthier choices and booking appointments.
2. **Obtain and maintain your own living space.** While this step can be more challenging due to financial constraints and the responsibility of managing a living space, it becomes easier with planning and preparation. Once someone has a better understanding of budgeting and housing options, securing and maintaining a living space can be manageable.
3. **Become financially responsible.** This step is often the hardest for individuals transitioning into adulthood, as it requires a good understanding of budgeting, saving, and managing expenses. It can involve significant lifestyle changes and the discipline to stick to a financial plan, which can be a complex process for many.
Ultimately, the ranking may vary based on individual circumstances and readiness for each step.
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