Hi, I'm Luca, and I'm a Practical Adult In Progress (Just Like You!)

​Growing up without a clear roadmap for adulthood felt like being thrown into the deep end without a life preserver. Maybe you can relate? Whether it's learning how to budget, understanding basic technology, or simply figuring out how to balance life's demands, we all have gaps in our knowledge. I'm in my 50s and still learning new things every week – and my friend in his 70s reminds me that continuous learning is simply part of being human!

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There's no judgment here. We all have areas where we shine and areas where we're still growing. Resisting what you don't know is futile; embracing learning is empowering.

 

From Overwhelmed Young Mom to Practical Adult

 

My own journey into practical adulting began as the oldest daughter in a large religious family. My "training" was specific to being a religious mom. When I found myself a young, single mother with a baby to provide for and raise, I quickly realized I knew next-to-nothing practical about navigating the world on my own.

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Looking back, I want to tell that young woman she's a rockstar, that she will thrive, and so will her child. And I want to give her – and anyone like her – a guide filled with the best tips, tricks, and hard-earned wisdom I've gathered since then.

 

My Mission: Empowering Your Authentic Adulting

 

My intention for Practically Adulting is simple: to provide accessible, tangible information that empowers you to manage your adulthood and become the vibrant, fulfilled person you truly want to be.

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For me, becoming a practical adult wasn't about stifling my inner child or becoming a "boring" adult. Quite the opposite! It was about learning the tools to handle the demanding parts of life, so that my sweet, loving, and kind inner child could thrive. Through years of learning, trials, and practice, I've discovered that practical adulting is about:

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• Simplifying your routines with effective tools and techniques.

• Meeting obligations efficiently on the front end.

• Creating abundance so you can serve yourself, your family, and your community from an overflowing cup, not an empty one.

• Integrating your dreams with your reality, allowing your authentic self to flourish.

 

Your Journey, One Baby Step at a Time

 

Just like a baby learns to roll, then crawl, then walk, mastering adulthood is a process of continuous learning, one baby step at a time. If you're feeling overwhelmed, that's okay. I urge you to make just one small change, form one new habit a month. With consistent effort, what feels hard now will eventually become effortless.

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Join me here as we build confidence, gain resources, and learn the skills to flourish in every aspect of life.