4 tips on how to be independent as an adult .

Recently I turned 18 and it was a big thing for me , I reached a milestone and I basically celebrated for the entire week! So I've gathered some ways that you can do to start feeling independent .

1. Get comfortable being alone 
Life is what you make of it, stop being the grouchy person on the couch and go out on your own if all your friends have "other plans" . If you want to go see that art gallery go and see that art gallery .

2.Have hobbies 
Make sure that you have a hobby because you don't want to be a couch potato watching Netflix all your life. Its important to be your own person with your own opinions on things as well. Your hobbies can be as weird and wacky as you want them to be , but the main aim is for you to enjoy them .

3. Attempt to be financially independent 
As I have just turned 18 , it not fully financially independent especially because I am still in full time education. You need to find a job that pays well and you will actually wake up to go to. You need to make sure that you know all the "adult" stuff : how to pay council tax , gas , electricity bills , water , how to work a credit card . how to not get into debit , how to rent out an apartment ect.

4. Look after yourself .
Eat properly, exercise, sleep well  and groom yourself. These things just make your life a little bit better and makes you feel less stressed out.

Being independent is the best feeling in the world , because personally the only person you can actually depend on is yourself .

What are your tips on being independent ?  xx