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Adulting 101

Adulting 101

Adulting 101: I take revenge on my lack of free time by delaying sleep at night, but I know it's time to stop

Illustration: Anam Musta'ein

Adulting 101: I take revenge on my lack of free time by delaying sleep at night, but I know it's time to stop

SINGAPORE — It’s 12am, I’m in bed watching the latest season of Stranger Things and I have arrived yet again at the same dilemma I face every night: Do I hit the "next episode" button (this last one ended on another cliffhanger…) or do I pick the sensible option of switching off my lights and going to bed?

By Charlene Goh

02/07/2022

Adulting 101: What being a ‘pawrent’ has taught me about parenting

Adulting 101: What being a ‘pawrent’ has taught me about parenting

By Louisa Tang

04/06/2022

Adulting 101: How to avoid conflicts with your parents-in-law

Adulting 101: How to avoid conflicts with your parents-in-law

By Loraine Lee

07/05/2022

Adulting 101: Interest rates, fees and credit reports — what to look out for when taking a personal loan from a bank

Adulting 101: Interest rates, fees and credit reports — what to look out for when taking a personal loan from a bank

By Charlene Goh

03/04/2022

Adulting 101: My wife and I have no siblings, so my worries as our parents' caregivers are compounded

Adulting 101: My wife and I have no siblings, so my worries as our parents' caregivers are compounded

By Taufiq Zalizan

05/03/2022

Adulting 101: My friends have made thousands overnight trading NFTs, but is the hype too good to be true?

Adulting 101: My friends have made thousands overnight trading NFTs, but is the hype too good to be true?

By Justin Ong

05/02/2022

Adulting 101: Should we still be setting new year's resolutions?

By Janice Lim

01/01/2022

Adulting 101: Starting my first job remotely during the pandemic

By Daryl Choo

04/12/2021

Adulting 101: How to have a hobby beyond mindless Netflixing

By Navene Elangovan

13/11/2021

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Adulting 101: What I have learnt returning to work from maternity leave

Adulting 101: What I have learnt returning to work from maternity leave

By Nabilah Awang

06/11/2021

Adulting 101: I’m 27 and still eating like I’m 21 — is it time to cut back on large meals and suppers?

Adulting 101: I’m 27 and still eating like I’m 21 — is it time to cut back on large meals and suppers?

By Justin Ong

30/10/2021

Adulting 101: Lessons I have learnt as I move on after 7 years in the same job

Adulting 101: Lessons I have learnt as I move on after 7 years in the same job

By Wong Pei Ting

23/10/2021

Adulting 101: Retiring by 40 is a fantasy for most but proper planning can ensure comfortable retirement in silver years

Adulting 101: Retiring by 40 is a fantasy for most but proper planning can ensure comfortable retirement in silver years

By Navene Elangovan

16/10/2021

Adulting 101: Navigating the ups and downs of home renovation in a pandemic

Adulting 101: Navigating the ups and downs of home renovation in a pandemic

By Ng Jun Sen

09/10/2021

Adulting 101: How does one live sustainably and does it hurt your wallet if you do?

Adulting 101: How does one live sustainably and does it hurt your wallet if you do?

By Low Youjin

02/10/2021

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Adulting 101: How I learnt that self-care is not just about Netflix, bubble baths and scented candles

Anam Musta'ein/TODAY

Adulting 101: How I learnt that self-care is not just about Netflix, bubble baths and scented candles

SINGAPORE — Before I started working, I never really had to plan how I wanted to spend my free time. My friends and I always decided on the spur of the moment to hang out, and we would.

By Daryl Choo

25/09/2021

Adulting 101: Learning to identify toxic traits in people and how to manage them

Adulting 101: Learning to identify toxic traits in people and how to manage them

By Janice Lim

18/09/2021

Adulting 101: How to manage clashes when parents and adult children share a roof

Adulting 101: How to manage clashes when parents and adult children share a roof

By Tessa Oh

11/09/2021

Adulting 101: Getting started on buying insurance policies

Adulting 101: Getting started on buying insurance policies

By Natasha Meah

04/09/2021

Adulting 101: Now that I am a working adult, will I ever stop feeling tired?

Adulting 101: Now that I am a working adult, will I ever stop feeling tired?

By Navene Elangovan

28/08/2021

Adulting 101: How feasible is a mid-career switch? It takes sacrifice and courage, say those who've done it

By Low Youjin

21/08/2021

Adulting 101: Having a public-facing job made me less active on social media, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing

By Justin Ong

14/08/2021

Adulting 101: The cost of raising children has always put me off having one. Is it really that expensive?

By Daryl Choo

07/08/2021

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Adulting 101: My first BTO flat — a home to sink roots and build a family or a money spinner?

Adulting 101: My first BTO flat — a home to sink roots and build a family or a money spinner?

By Ng Jun Sen

31/07/2021

Adulting 101: I’m learning to say ‘no’ to friends and family. This has helped improve my relationships with them

Adulting 101: I’m learning to say ‘no’ to friends and family. This has helped improve my relationships with them

By Tessa Oh

24/07/2021

Adulting 101: I lost my cool in public but learnt I am not alone in experiencing ‘pandemic rage’

Adulting 101: I lost my cool in public but learnt I am not alone in experiencing ‘pandemic rage’

By Wong Pei Ting

17/07/2021

Adulting 101: After growing up on social media, I’m learning to deal with unrealistic standards of beauty and success

Adulting 101: After growing up on social media, I’m learning to deal with unrealistic standards of beauty and success

By Natasha Meah

10/07/2021

Adulting 101: After my best friend’s death, I’ve learnt to respect the power of grief and stay gentle with myself

Adulting 101: After my best friend’s death, I’ve learnt to respect the power of grief and stay gentle with myself

By Louisa Tang

02/07/2021

Adulting 101: After countless debates, I still find it challenging to discuss contentious issues with friends and family

Adulting 101: After countless debates, I still find it challenging to discuss contentious issues with friends and family

By Janice Lim

26/06/2021

Adulting 101: I dived into a new career 3 years ago. It was a bumpy start but I’ve finally found my footing

Adulting 101: I dived into a new career 3 years ago. It was a bumpy start but I’ve finally found my footing

By Navene Elangovan

19/06/2021

Adulting 101: I took 2 years to pluck up the courage to see a mental health therapist. It's one of my best decisions

Adulting 101: I took 2 years to pluck up the courage to see a mental health therapist. It's one of my best decisions

By Tessa Oh

12/06/2021

Adulting 101: I’m a car geek, but I don't own one after weighing the pros and cons

Adulting 101: I’m a car geek, but I don't own one after weighing the pros and cons

By Ng Jun Sen

05/06/2021

Adulting 101: I didn’t want children. Now I have 2

Adulting 101: I didn’t want children. Now I have 2

By Bryna Sim

29/05/2021

Adulting 101: I’ve lost friends since I started working and learnt there is a season for everything

Adulting 101: I’ve lost friends since I started working and learnt there is a season for everything

By Low Youjin

22/05/2021

Adulting 101: What trying to go on a run every day has taught me about achieving work-life balance

Adulting 101: What trying to go on a run every day has taught me about achieving work-life balance

By Justin Ong

14/05/2021

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