Adulting and Life Skills

The Everything You Need to Know Guide for the Brand New Adult is a friendly, practical and confidence-boosting handbook for anyone stepping into independence for the first time. It’s written for young adults who are excited about living on their own terms—yet suddenly discovering how many everyday tasks no one actually explained.

This guide covers the real-world essentials: creating a workable budget without giving up fun, managing bills, mastering simple home maintenance, and handling laundry, cleaning and meal prep without stress. It also tackles “grown-up” admin like paperwork, taxes and troubleshooting the unexpected, with clear tips that make everything feel far less overwhelming.

Designed to feel like having a supportive mentor in your corner, the book shares hacks, shortcuts and practical advice to help new adults feel capable and in control. A companion workbook is also available to help readers put their skills into practice.

Ideal for school leavers, first-time renters, uni students or anyone learning to stand on their own two feet, this guide makes adulting less daunting—and a lot more achievable.

Author: Elizabeth Weston