How to Adult

The only way to learn how to adult is to do it.

When you're a kid, adults really look like they have it together. You might look at your mom or dad, your teachers, your neighbors and think... man, someday I'll know what I'm doing too. If you're reading this, you've probably figured out that learning how to adult isn't quite that simple. Adulting is a lifelong learning experience, and there's no guidebook teaching you how to do it... until now.

Welcome to Adultist, where we gather everything you've ever wanted to know about how to adult in one convenient location. For adults of all ages: if you ever feel like you need an adult-ier adult, we've got your back.

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Answering all of your questions
about how to adult.

Learning how to adult means something different for everyone, and no matter what you need to do, our goal is to help you figure it out. From folding fitted sheets to moving across the country, from navigating your career to finding The One, we're doing the legwork so you don't have to.

Our team dives deep into #adulting related topics and puts together content designed to help you learn how to adult in several different categories.

Right now, our team is specializing in:
     ~ How to approach Fashion like an adult
     ~ College life + tips for recent grads
     ~ Navigating relationships from first dates to family
     ~ Having an adult house + home life
     ~ Making responsible wellness choices
     ~ Succeeding as a professional
     ~ Lifelong learning, culture topics, and achieving goals

It's okay. We're figuring out how to adult too.

Dianne Sindayen

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Dianne is a dynamic Palawan-based writer exploring diverse niches, enjoys nature walks, and caring for a lively crew of 10 cats when she’s not writing.

Melissa Pallotti

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Novice Grownup + Expert Coffee Drinker ☕️

Bridget Houlihan

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Writer/Poet + Cat Mom 🐱

Anthony Stockton

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Bibliophile + Musician 🎸

Matt Lyons

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Aspiring Writer + Communication Professional ✍️

Savannah Dawson

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Fashion Lover + Equestrian 🐴

Devani Prisha

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Indian Classical Dance Forms Enthusiast + Painter 🎨

Ben Conrad

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Writer + Athlete 🏈

Giona Ciacco

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Fiction Lover + Editor-in-chief @ Lexicon 📰

Jenalee Janes

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Mental Health Awareness Advocate + Cat Mom 🐱

Madison Hook

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Film Aficionado + Restaurant Adventurer🍴

Sawsan Murad

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Hiker + Poet 🖋

Jessie Saalberg

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Avid Reader + Iced Coffee Lover ☕️

Isabella Abbott

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Cannoli Lover + Competitive Rower 🚣‍♀️

Marissa Somers

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Music + Nature Lover 🌳

Kyle Reyes

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Foodie + Tech-spert 💻

Sophia Carlisle

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Writer 🖋

Josie Barton

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Aspiring Novelist + Avid Observer 🔎

Alexandria Bateman

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Traveler + Cuisine Recreator 🍜

Melanie Pallotti

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Cat Mom + Frog Mom 🐸

Pooja Kumar

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Writer + Annoying New Yorker 🗽

Hailey Nalitt

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CA Native + Spicy Food Connoisseur 🌶

Matt Gulish

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Cat Parent + Dungeon Master 🧙🏻‍♂️

Elyse Endres

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Dancer + Dog Lover 🐶

Adam Watkins

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Video Editor + Elephant Enthusiast 🐘

Emma Saunders

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Photographer + Coffee Enthusiast ☕️

Logan Humphrey

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Bookworm + film buff 💪

Saga Jakupcak

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Writer + All-Around Creative Type 🖌

Samurah Curry

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Advertising Specialist + Avid Reader 📖

Gabriella DeFilippo

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Marvel Nerd + Tea Enthusiast 🍵

Lia Herman

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Creative Writer + Film Fanatic 🎥

Abbey Royer

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Writer + Communicator 🤝

Lucas Fox

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Engineer + enthusiasm enthusiast ✨

Elizabeth Lathan

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Cat Mom + Cartoon Enthusiast 😻

Hope Lampenfeld

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Hope Lampenfeld is a writer, foodie, dancer, and shopaholic based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Jean Linder

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MFA + Resident Tarot Expert 🔮

Laura Beck

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Music Lover + Beach Fanatic 🏖

Chenoa Baker

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Book Worm + Supporter of All Things Black Girl Magic ✨

Sam Fujikawa

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Writer + Pop Culture Enthusiast 🥤

Javier Luna

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Political Consultant + Hiking Enthusiast 🥾

Maria Scanga

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GWS Guru + Plant Parent 🌿

Teresa Dietrich-O'Donnell

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Kitchen Crusader + Book Worm 🐛

Kiah Lynch

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Writer + Runner 👟

Tess English

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Editing Guru + Book Nerd 📚

Camila do Nascimento

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GWS Student + Brazilian Writer 🇧🇷

Alisha Chunara

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Writer + Artist 🎨

Diana Velasquez

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Writer + Comic Fan 🦸‍♀️

Shahum Ajmal

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Creative Writer + Political Mind 🧠

Madeline Ury

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Book Worm + Podcast Listener 🎧

Kaitlyn Nuebel

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Culture Writer + Movie Critic 🍿

Jillian Ramirez

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Creative Writer + Editing Extraordinaire ✍️

Dean Pinnell

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Communications Guru + Fiction Writer 💭

Liz Anastasiadis

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Book Lover + Vinyl Collector 🎶

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