20 Infographics That Will Help You Successfully Nail This Adulthood Thing

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.

#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.

#5. Put your best foot forward at all times. Even on social media.

#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.