Adulting Definition Poster | For the Ones Still Winging It

Spoiler alert: There is no manual.

"Adulting" is the collective experience of pretending you know exactly what you’re doing when, in reality, you’re just trying to keep the lights on and remember to eat a vegetable once in a while.

This minimalist poster is a tribute to the chaos, the responsibility, and the hilarious absurdity of growing up. It’s for the ones who master the art of paying bills on time (mostly) while secretly feeling like they’re still ten years old inside.

A perfect gift for a recent graduate, a birthday present for a friend, or a daily reminder for yourself that you’re doing a better job than you give yourself credit for.

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adulting

/ əˈdʌltɪŋ / fake-it-till-you-make-it ·survival
1. the perpetual, unpaid internship of trying to pass for a functioning member of society without any clear instructions.

2. the art of balancing a to-do list you hate with a level of confusion you’ve learned to accept as your new normal.

3. managing the daily absurdity of taxes, bills, and laundry while desperately hoping someone doesn't realize you’re still winging it.

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