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Time optimising as an adult

Jan 30, 2026

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4 min read

Time optimising as an adult

Whether I like it or not, time moves awfully fast as an adult, and it feels like it's slipping away from me. I like to focus on optimising it, just so I can feel a semblance of control over it.

Getting smarter with your finances this year

Jan 23, 2026

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3 min read

Getting smarter with your finances this year

Thinking about how to manage your finances this year? Well I think I might have something useful for you

Nothing like a bit of rejection therapy to kick start the year

Jan 16, 2026

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3 min read

Nothing like a bit of rejection therapy to kick start the year

How expensive is it and is it even worth putting yourself through it?

Another year has gone by

Jan 9, 2026

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5 min read

Another year has gone by

And with that the 2025 season has come to an end

How to gradually enjoy solo ventures

Nov 24, 2025

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4 min read

How to gradually enjoy solo ventures

I really do believe that we should stop being scared of enjoying our own company, because who said that 'because I'm alone, that I can't be happy and enjoy my life'?

Finance

How do you invest?

Nov 18, 2025

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6 min read

How do you invest?

For the last 4 years I have been investing. It's been experimental, but I think I have found something that works for me, and I want to share it

General adulting

Building a social life from scratch?

Nov 10, 2025

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3 min read

Building a social life from scratch?

I jumped to the most extreme method of making a friend recently, and as an introvert I feel compelled to share how I have managed to make friends as an adult (which is hard)

Finance

I just did a balance transfer!

Oct 28, 2025

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4 min read

I just did a balance transfer!

OMG I'm freaking out a little bit, I'm adulting in the dark and I have no idea what's going on. I'm just letting things happen around me and hope for the best.

Insight to Me

Just a little mental health check in

Oct 21, 2025

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3 min read

Just a little mental health check in

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is real, and flu season is upon us. So, I can understand if your mood is just feeling down.

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Adulting For life

Hey! I'm Rue and I have a blog about navigating adulthood. This is my site archive of all my newsletters, which feature exclusive insights and tips that I don't manage to post on the blog or social media. If you're looking for the blog, head over to www.adultingforlife.co.uk, otherwise subscribe to my newsletter (for free) and enjoy your reading.


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