Do you ever feel ill-equipped to handle all the challenges of adult life? Our new “Adulting” Hub is here to help with free online courses. While the term “Adulting” is sardonic, in reality, navigating life’s challenges is no joke. Housing, social media overload and the pressures of work and study are all stressors. According to a YoungMinds study, 90% of young people worry about earning enough money to support themselves, while 93% of young adults have been stressed to the point of overwhelm, according to the UK’s Mental Health Foundation.
Our “Adulting” Hub may not be a magic pill for all life’s ills, but it is packed with practical, accessible life skills courses that will help you face real-world challenges, from managing personal finances and maintaining a home to fostering mental wellbeing and advancing a career. Best of all, it is completely free! For Gen Z skills and Millennial life skills, dive into sections covering:
- Home & Kitchen: Mastering living spaces, cooking and baking, and basic repairs.
- Personal Finance: Budgeting, saving, investing, and understanding credit.
- Wellbeing: Stress management, building healthy habits, and fostering mental health.
- Personal Development: Self-improvement, goal setting, emotional intelligence, and productivity.
- Thinking Skills: Enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Communication & Relationships: Boosting personal and professional connections.
- Practical Life Skills: Hands-on abilities like driving, car maintenance, sign language, first aid, typing, and shorthand.
- Digital & AI Skills: Mastering software and AI tools to boost your efficiency.
- Career & Professional Growth: Covering job searches, workplace skills, promotions, and academic and professional writing.
“The word “Adulting” might be a bit jokey, but behind it lies a significant need for training in the everyday skills that are crucial for thriving as an adult,” said Fiona Rutherford, Publishing Editor at Alison, who curated the hub. “We have selected a diverse range of high-quality courses that directly address the real-world challenges faced by Millennials and Gen Zs today. Having said that, the “Adulting” Hub is a toolkit for confident living, whatever your age.”
The “Adulting” Hub reinforces Alison’s commitment to breaking down barriers to education. The courses are available in various formats, including text, video, and slides, ensuring diverse learning styles are accommodated. Users can also download the Alison app for the option of continuing courses offline – perfect for those with intermittent internet connections. Why not enrol today and begin taking control of your own destiny! Explore the “Adulting” Hub now.
