Essential Life Skills for Young Adults

Step-by-Step Strategies to Achieve Financial Independence, Build Emotional Intelligence, Boost Career Readiness, and Develop Everyday Skills with Confidence

By: Anna Peterman

Narrated by: Tara Kulkarni

Achieve Financial Independence, Build Emotional Intelligence, and Boost Career Readiness, even if your journey has just begun!

Do you feel overwhelmed by the prospect of adulthood? Feeling anxious about managing your finances, finding your career path, or simply balancing daily responsibilities?

Wondering how you’ll ever master all the “adulting” requirements thrust upon you?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, know that you’re not alone.

Perhaps you're a parent who wants to see your child thrive in all areas of life but doesn't know where to start.

Wouldn't it be amazing to have a single, comprehensive guide to equip yourself or your loved one with all the essential skills needed for a smooth transition into adult life?

Most young adults find themselves in the same boat, facing the challenges of financial uncertainties, career anxieties, and social pressures without a clear path forward. This is your go-to resource for mastering the fundamental aspects of adulthood. This book will provide you with actionable and easy-to-understand steps to help you confidently tackle life's everyday challenges.

Here’s just a glance at what you’ll discover inside this essential guide:

• The 5 essential steps to creating a practical budget that keeps your finances healthy and manageable
• How to build a strong credit score from the ground up using simple, consistent habits
• 5 strategies for saving money effectively, even on a tight budget
• 7 key resume-writing tips to make your job application stand out
• A 3-step approach to finding job opportunities that align with your skills and interests
• Effective stress management techniques to nurture your mental well-being

Imagine transforming your life with clear, concise, and engaging information that empowers you to take control of your future.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2024 Sheri Peterman (P)2025 Sheri Peterman

A Must-Read for Young Adults

This book is exactly what I wish I had when I first started navigating adulthood. It covers everything—finances, career prep, emotional intelligence—without feeling overwhelming. The advice is practical, easy to follow, and actually useful in real life. I especially appreciated the budgeting and credit-building tips, which were broken down in a way that made sense. If you're feeling lost about “adulting” or want to set yourself up for success, this is a great place to start!

Essential Life Skills for a Confident Adulthood

This audiobook offers a well-rounded approach to navigating adulthood, covering finances, career preparation, social skills, cooking, and car maintenance. It provides practical advice with clear, actionable steps to help young adults build confidence in managing life’s responsibilities. The focus on a growth mindset encourages continuous learning and adaptability. Whether you're starting out or a parent looking to support your child, this resource provides valuable insights for mastering essential life skills.

This book is great from start to finish

I was so impressed with this book. It covered all the bases with how to be financially responsible, how to do a budget, and explaining in simple terms the different types of accounts to have. I thought that was all good, but then the book moved into job readiness, resume writing, and responsibility. It then moved into emotional intelligence and communication, which is so important for this age group. It has all that young adults need to move into adulthood.

Perfect for young adults

I found this book to be a valuable and easy-to-follow guide. It covers important topics like managing money, handling emotions, preparing for a career, etc. The advice was also practical and realistic. I liked how the book didn't just give generic tips but provides clear strategies young adults can actually use. It’s a great listen for anyone looking to gain independence and improve essential life skills. I would highly recommend it to teenagers, college students, and even young professionals looking for guidance.

Great roadmap for tackling adulthood

This audiobook takes all the overwhelming parts of adulting and lays them out in a way that actually makes sense. The budgeting and credit tips were super straightforward, even if you already know the basics, and the job search advice had some surprisingly useful nuggets. It doesn’t drag on or feel like a lecture—just really solid guidance without the fluff or dry lectures

The Education your Kids Actually NEED!

I wish our education system in the US actually attended to developing the life skills laid out in this book. It is a practical and effective roadmap for any teen or young adult to navigate the transition to fuller independence and autonomy. This book prepares our youth for a long, productive life as responsible citizens capable of taking control of their life direction. It give practical advice and action items to help young adults envision a pathway toward their future desires. Great, easy read that is appropriately written for the age group. I highly recommend.

Wish I would have had this sooner!

Are you in your early 20’s and trying to “adult” but aren’t doing so hot at it? This is your book! So glad that I grabbed it when I did. Highly recommend!

Perfect Book for Me as I Exit College

This book is basically a crash course in everything I wish I had learned, but they didn't teach me up until this point in my life. I loved the sections on regular adult things, such as doing taxes, as I definitely needed advice on these things. However, I was also surprised to see that there was an entire section on maintaining and building solid friendships and relationships as well as an entire section on diet and exercise. I really didn't consider these things in my life plan as I was so worried about budgeting my money, but due to this book, my eyes were opened to the importance of also budgeting my time. Overall, I loved this book, and I would recommend it to anyone under the age of 24 or those older who feel they need some guidance in their lives.

All the Essentials are Covered!

This book does a great job of covering everything young adults need when starting out! It was an easy listen and kept my interest throughout. Definitely recommend!

Things you dont learn at school

it basically gives you everything that you dont learn school: managing money, building credit everything that would actually help you when you are an adult