MOVING OUT & ADULTING

MOVING OUT & ADULTINGA much-needed guide for a valued resource .... our amazing and talented youth and young adults.With revolving and countless youth and young adults in need of no-nonsense practical advice on how to navigate “adulting” when they leave home and what all to consider, David Lee Gillispie, a Certified Life and Career Coach with over 30 years guiding the lives and careers of youth and young professionals, provides easy-to-understand guidance that cuts through the confusion to help you make good decisions the first time.This Book Will Prepare You To:Feel confident in making the decision to leave the nest and strike out on your own.Avoid costly mistakes that could cause you to have to come back home to live.Understand how life-after-leaving-home works, and when and where to access resources for help.Consider the pros and cons of various options when leaving the safety of home.Know what to do when life changes abruptly shortly after getting out on your own.Who This Book is For:High School Youth and Young Adults – Who leave home voluntarily or involuntarily.College Young Adults – With their eye on not coming back home after graduation.Early-career Young Adults – Those in their new place and thinking … now what?Supportive Parents, Grandparents, Guardians – Who do or don’t want to see them leave home.Teachers, Educators, Counselors - Anyone guiding youth's thinking about stepping up as a responsible adult and being on their own.Participants in Special Programs for at-risk Youth - Helping Youth who are on their own get back on-track and become responsible and contributing members of society.Participants in Community Programs for Youth - Augmenting and supplementing what youth get (or not) at home. If and when they leave home, they need a plan.Parent Teacher Student Associations - Resources to better prepare your members when they leave the comfort of their parents’ home.What You’ll Get Inside This Book:The Great Escape – Handling the emotions and drama that comes with moving out.Home Sweet Home – Choosing the right place, with no creeping unwanted guests.Rent, Bills & Financial Thrillers – Where’d my money go? More month left than money.The Art of Not Starving – Shopping, cooking & eating to live.Getting from Point A to B – Transportation 101, how to get around on a budget.Jobs, Bosses & Paychecks – Workforce drama and making that cha-ching.Relationships, Roommates & Social Adulting – Dealing with people and their egos and personalities.Self-Care & Mental Well-being in the Real World – How to stay somewhat sane once moved out.Street Smarts – Safety & navigating the real world amongst all the dangers & scams.Faith, Purpose & Living a Meaningful Life – Finding meaning and enjoyment in it all.Don’t let life decisions overwhelm you. With this book, you’ll have reliable and relevant insights that you need to make smart, informed decisions—without getting lost in the chaos. It will help you think through the necessary things you need to consider.You'll also be able to access many other helpful resources when you buy this book, including:Readiness ChecklistsStrategy GuidesInspirational quotesTimeless wisdomPlans and resourcesOrder Your Copy Today! Read more