10 Things You Should (Probably) Be Doing Now That You're An Adult

A (most likely hypocritical) countdown, in order of importance, of things responsible adults should definitely be doing by now.

10. Using a Coffee Press

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Keurigs are convenient and all, but splurging for the K-cups that actually result in good tasting coffee can break the bank on that entry-level salary of yours. Go for the grinds, trust me. Cheers to being an adult, you sophisticated specimen, you.

9. Cleaning Out Your Closet Regularly

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No, I am not referring to the closet Eminem sang about in the early 2000's. Seriously, regular cleanings really help to avoid the 'I have nothing to wear' type of mornings that tend to make you late for work.

8. Servicing Your Car

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If you're wondering if your car could use an oil change, the answer is probably yes. And no, these things are not even something responsible adults enjoy doing, so you are not alone my friends.

7. Keeping Your Refrigerator Clean

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Refrigerator cleaning is a necessary evil unless you're fine with moldy berries, last month's leftovers and condiments which may in fact be older than the Friends re-runs currently playing on your television. Only speaking from experience here, of course.

6. Being Active on the Weekends

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This does not include watching Netflix. I love Netflix, in all its beautiful binge-worthy glory, but that 'Are You Still Watching?' feature was obviously created for a reason. It's a not-so-subtle way of reminding you that you've been holed up in front of a laptop for a little bit too long.

5. Boycotting Microwave Meals

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Let me let you guys in on a big secret: Lean Cuisine microwave meals will not actually make you lean. Anything that's really worth eating, likely will not be cooked in a microwave. I know this may come as a shock, so let me comfort you by reminding you that there are far better things in this world than Chef Boyardee.

4. Taking Care of Your Body

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Eating right is one thing, but finding time to exercise is a totally different (and sometimes less achievable) thing. Try to squeeze it in whenever possible. Anything counts...or at least that's what I tell myself.

3. Caring about Current Events

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It's amazing how gratifying it is to actually be able to participate in a conversation about modern day politics without sounding like you belong at a Miss America pageant.

2. Managing Your Finances

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Don't let your first big paycheck fool you, that student loan grace period isn't far from expiring. Plus, creating monthly budgets for yourself will prevent you from saying stupid things like, "drinks are on me, guys," to a crowd of 15 people at a bar.

1. Listening to Your Parents

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At some point in your early adulthood, you'll actually realize that mom does know best, which is an incredibly frustrating breakthrough BTW. And, before you know it, you'll be telling your kids that you "can't wait until they have kids of their own," (a common mom phrase you swore you would never use).

Go forth and adult yourself, young warrior.

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