The cost of Adulthood

Adulthood

One of the most significant costs of adulthood is financial independence. We're expected to support ourselves, pay our own bills, and manage our own finances. This can be overwhelming, especially for those of us who are struggling to make ends meet.
There are times you may see one talking to himself alone while walking, so many thoughts are already running through the mind, as one may be thinking of how to solve a particular problem, how to pay dept and so many things attached, the whole thing can really be frustrating.
When I was little I do call those who talk to themselves while walking mad people, but now, is not just mad people who talk to themselves, everyone is actually practicing madness in that aspect.
As an adult, you must learn how to be independent, cause no matter how good you see life to be, you may still find many reasons to be independent, being dependent is actually a whole lot to carry to, cause it may come with disrespect or disgrace from any aspect of life.

Growing up and seeing myself as an adult child was not also easy, as I thought that things should begin to change as an adult, taking responsibility of myself and also some petit need of the family
At first it was overwhelming, I had to accept the complexity of budgeting, saving and investing since I was not really earning much
I had to make tough decisions and to confront the harsh reality that I couldn't afford everything I wanted

As I experience the ups and downs of financial independence,
I learned to prioritize my spending, to save for the future and to invest in myself.
Financial imbalance is one of the major cost of adulthood, it drains people and make people feel uncomfortable.
Imagine being in a position where you are supposed to pay bills, then despite all your efforts, things didn't work out as planned.
The whole thing is frustrating, and such challenges can come with depressions and heartbreak

The cost of emotional maturity is not left behind, one maybe forced to confront a difficult truth. No longer could one rely on others to manage emotions or make decisions, it's up to us to develop emotional intelligence, to handle different mood swing that may come, to accept complex relationship and to make tough decisions, no matter how hard it may look, another fear to this is you one have to be very careful with making decisions, cause if you find yourself handling a wrong decision making, it's another form of emotions one need to take, and to some people, it would be hard to avoid such mistake no matter how careful you can be

Adulthood is really frustrating and tiring, one had to learn to recognize and manage emotions, to communicate effectively with others and to tackle conflicts and disagreement.
One have to accept whatever feelings that comes on and try to handle them
There maybe feelings of disappointment and disgrace which one may feel due to the pressure of life, you have only yourself to cry to, and to also wipe the tears, it's tiring I must say, buh it will be over someday

How do you talk about adulthood without talking about the mental and physical health
Of course, we know how devastating it can be, having a lot to handle, stress, anxiety all in mental health
One no longer rely on youthful energy to get through tough times
We had to learn how to manage stress, to prioritize self-care and to protect mental health at all cost,
No matter how tiring it can be,we should see reasons to keep and protect our mental health, cause is a whole lot to carry.
One thing I do not joke with no matter how tough things seem to be is my health status, I've learned to prioritize my well being

Despite these costs, adulthood also brings many benefits and rewards. We have the freedom to pursue our passions, build meaningful relationships, and create a life that's true to who we are.

The cost of adulthood is a trade-off. We give up some of our freedom and spontaneity, but we gain the opportunity to build a life that's authentic, meaningful, and fulfilling.

As we navigate the challenges and expenses of adulthood, it's important to remember that we're not alone. We can lean on our support networks, prioritize our well-being, and cultivate resilience and adaptability.

By acknowledging the costs of adulthood and taking proactive steps to manage them, we can thrive in this stage of life and create a future that's bright, hopeful,

I pray that even after all the struggles, we should still see more reasons to live more...
Thank you 😊