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7 Important Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time

Some advice on living independently for the first time in your life.

Keggan Ahlers
Jan 02, 2019
University of Delaware
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7 Important Tips For Living On Your Own For The First Time
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​​1. Regular Cleaning

It is incredibly important to maintain a clean living environment. Try dedicating the same time slot every week to tidying up around your living area as it can do wonders for your mental health and productivity, and gives you something to fill up those lazy Sunday afternoons.

2. Stick To Your Routine, Or Form One

Being completely responsible for your living area comes with many responsibilities, to help keep track of them all and make sure everything gets done, it helps to create, and stick to, a routine.

3. Go To Class

Without the authority of parental guidance around, the temptation to stay in and skip class will be at an all time high. Going to class is extremely important for understanding material, even if it is recorded and posted online. It is imperative to attend as many classes as possible and make skipping a rarity, as skipping one day can lead to skipping many more.

4. Grocery Shop For One

It is very easy to accidentally buy far too much food for one person to eat, especially if you shop while hungry. It important to remember that food spoils rather quickly and that there is only one of you to eat it all, and as an added bonus it will save you tons of money in the long run!

5. Socialize

With all of the new responsibilities included in living alone it is easy to neglect your social life. Be sure to sign up for clubs and interest groups to meet new people and not burn out on being an adult.

6. Decorate!

It is most likely the first time in your life that you have your own space, so make it yours! It is important to be as comfortable as possible in the place you will be spending the vast majority of your time.

7. Have Fun

Perhaps the most important bit of advice of all, is to have fun. Adulthood has officially started, it isn't as intimidating as it may seem, so enjoy your first true independence!

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