In The Real World

Introduction

When thinking about becoming more independent, most people think about moving out. Moving out is a major step hence why this blog post is under the "Big Steps" category.

There are plenty of motivators to move out. Some go to college, others have large commutes and sometimes there's a drive to grow up; whatever it may be, moving out is a big deal.

Moving out means that you will no longer be living with people you are close with and for many others you will not be living with anyone. Why is this essential? Being on your own or with people who will not care for you in the same way you're used to means that you have to care for yourself. Responsibilities will keep appearing and will add to the load, but these responsibilities are also life lessons that everyone should be able to do. Below is a list of the responsibilities I gained when I moved out and why you should be able to do them.

Responsibilities

Laundry: making sure you have clean clothes and cleanliness

Groceries: maintain healthy and financial budgeting

Turning things off (lights, thermostat, etc): financial awareness

Taking care of any pets: financial budgeting and having dependents

Paying rent: ensuring shelter and financial budgeting

Securing a job: have an income

Books and other school necessities: financial budgeting

Alarms and scheduling: knowing how to plan and make all activities

Finding roommates: interaction and financial awareness and problem solving

Takeaway

Now I know that all of these won't apply or there may be some additions, but what I am trying to get at is that moving out equals responsibilities, but if this is one of your steps to becoming more independent then know that these responsibilities are needed because all of them will take you somewhere else in life. Something that may help is trying to switch the mindset from moving out to moving in. Moving in has a better ring to it.