Self-Help & Wellness

How to Adult: A Guide by Someone Who Is Also Figuring It Out

Tax return: 17% complete. Tooltip: “What is box 3?” Stack of letters: unopened since January. Grocery list: trails off at “the thing from last time.” Plant: alive (surprised?). Coffee: cold again. Sticky note: “call the doctor (this week, for real).” Framed poster: “You’ve Got This. (probably).” We examine the myth of the competent adult, the actual skill acquisition curve, and what actually helps each domain.