Welcome to The Art of Adulting: Because Growing Up Starts Within

Adulthood hits differently when you realize there’s no undo button. One day, you’re thrilled about moving out on your own; the next, you’re standing in the grocery aisle debating if name-brand peanut butter is really worth the extra two dollars. (Yeah, sometimes, it is.)

For years, adulting has been reduced to a checklist—pay rent, file taxes, keep a plant alive. And while those things matter, they barely scratch the surface of what it truly means to be an adult. That’s where The Art of Adulting comes in. This series isn’t just about managing a budget or finding the perfect laundry detergent (though, if you have tips, let us know). It’s about the deeper side of adulthood—the internal adulting that no one really prepares you for.

Why does Adulthood Feel So Overwhelming?

Because it is. Life after childhood doesn’t come with training wheels, and suddenly, you’re expected to navigate relationships, career changes, financial stress, and personal growth—all while pretending you have it together.

The truth? No one has it all figured out. But there’s a difference between feeling lost and learning how to walk confidently in uncertainty.

What is Internal Adulting?

You know about external adulting—the practical stuff like grocery shopping, car maintenance, and remembering to floss. But internal adulting is what determines how well you handle everything else. It’s the emotional, mental, and spiritual maturity that helps you:

– Bounce back from failure without letting it define you.
– Trust God and trust your decisions even when you’re second-guessing everything.
– Handle difficult relationships without losing yourself and your relationship with God.
– Finding purpose in Christ, beyond just checking off what everyone else says you are supposed to be. There is a reason why you are here.

The Secret No One is Telling You

Here’s what they don’t put in the adulthood manual: you don’t wake up one day and suddenly feel like an adult. You grow into it—one lesson, one challenge, one awkward learning moment at a time. The goal isn’t to “arrive” at adulthood, but to develop the wisdom, resilience, and faith to navigate it well. It’s making choices, failing, making more choices, winning, and making more choices again. Good news: there are always choices. Bad news: there are always choices to be made. The secret no one is telling you is – you’re never alone.

Why Me? Learning the Hard Way

I’m an adult Christian woman. But I haven’t always lived like an adult—or like a Christian, for that matter. I have multiple degrees in Psychology, Counseling, and Theology, but education doesn’t automatically translate into making wise choices. I’ve made mistakes. I’ve sinned—a lot. And I’ve learned a lot, often the hard way.

More good news: Those mistakes weren’t wasted. Every failure, every wrong turn, and every painful lesson has taught me something valuable about what it truly means to grow up—not just in age, but in character, faith, and purpose. And that’s what I’m here to share with you.

What Can You Expect From This Blog Series?

Each post in this series will explore the connection between faith and adulthood, helping you develop a thoughtful Christian worldview and mindset. The goal is not just to navigate life successfully but to do so in a way that honors God, balances life and work, and strengthens your faith. We’ll cover topics like:

– How to Handle Life When It Feels Like Too Much (Building resilience through faith)
– The Power of Thoughtful Decision-Making (Aligning choices with biblical wisdom)
– Why Independence Doesn’t Mean Doing Life Alone (Understanding Christian community and accountability)
– How Faith and Logic Work Together in Adulthood (Debunking the myth that faith and reason are at odds)

And much more. Think of this as your roadmap—not to a “perfect” adult life, but to a thoughtful, intentional, and faith-centered one.

A Faith-Filled Approach to Developing an Adult Christian Worldview

Adulting isn’t just about responsibility—it’s about growing in wisdom, grace, and trust in God. Developing a way to view the world is a huge part of that. If you are new to the Christian walk or if you have been in or around Christianity all your life—approaching adulthood with a Christian worldview can seem like trying to assemble a piece of IKEA furniture without the instructions. You know the pieces are all there, but figuring out how they fit together takes patience, trial and error, and sometimes calling in a more experienced friend for guidance.

Scripture reminds us, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6, NIV). As we navigate this journey together, we’ll explore how faith shapes our choices, our mindset, and our ability to handle life’s challenges.

Let’s Figure This Out Together

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by adulting, you’re in the right place. You’re not alone in this journey, and you don’t have to figure it all out overnight. Stick around, read along, and let’s grow together.