We spent most of our younger years wishing we were adults — only to find that it’s a lot harder than we thought. But don’t worry, because help is at hand in the form of these handy cheat sheets.
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#1. Start by stocking up your first apartment with things that you will actually need.
#2. Choose the right roommates, while you’re at it.
#3. Get a grown-up job.
#4. Make sleep a priority because trust us, you’ll need it.
#6. Pair the right food with your wine (and vice versa).
#7. Remind yourself to keep going, even if you have to take the occasional detour here and there.
#8. Know your rights.
#9. Don’t be too impulsive, especially when it comes to something as serious as choosing an apartment.
#10. Keep your relationships healthy (and your state of mind healthier).
#11. Always be prepared for everything, from natural disasters to the zombie apocalypse.
#12. Handle compliments like a boss.
#13. Get your foot through the door and score that interview.
#14. Store your groceries right to keep your food fresh.
#15. Cooking for one need not be a challenge when you convert ingredients like a charm.
#16. Vitamins are your friends, so get to know them.
#17. Have sex responsibly.
#18. And yes, there is such a thing as healthy drinking.
#19. One of the secrets to having a well-balanced life is having a tidy closet.
#20. And most importantly, if you really want to make it, you’ve got to learn how to budget.
