Adulting is a Scam... But Here’s How to Cope

Nobody warned us that “being grown” would feel like getting billed just for existing. You graduate, think life is about to glow up… and suddenly, you’re budgeting airtime, battling Wi-Fi bills, staring into empty fridges, and negotiating with your M-Pesa balance like it’s a human being. Let’s be honest, adulting is a scam.

But here we are, paying rent, showing up, answering emails we didn’t ask for, and pretending to understand pension deductions. And while we joke about it online, deep down it’s a lot. There are days you wake up and think: “I just want someone to come make all the decisions for me.” But no one’s coming. You are the adult in the room. And weirdly enough, that’s your superpower.

Coping isn’t about having everything figured out. It’s about learning to breathe through the mess, one hilarious meltdown at a time. It’s choosing to celebrate small wins like doing laundry, replying to that one email, or eating something green. It’s giving yourself permission to not have a 5-year plan, but still showing up for this one weird, wonderful life.

Sometimes adulting looks like meal prepping. Other times it’s ordering chips and soda at 10 p.m. Sometimes it’s budgeting to the shilling. Other times it’s buying something impulsively because, well, “you deserve it.” There’s no rulebook. You’re allowed to figure it out as you go.

At FindNowHub, we see the hustlers, the doers, the confused-but-trying. Whether you’re launching a side hustle, applying for gigs, or just trying to get through the month without crying into your bank app, we got you. This season is chaotic, but it’s also yours.

So no, adulting isn’t always glamorous. But you? You’re showing up. That’s enough. And if all else fails, take a nap, drink water, and laugh at the madness. You’re doing better than you think.