Modern World Survival Tips for Independent Girls ...

Let’s be real, this one is pretty much unavoidable in 2024. Though lack of computer knowledge if generally reserved for the elderly, you should still make sure your own skills are up to scratch and kept up to date.

Aside from overall computer use, it really does pay off to be able to utilize Google’s (or any other) search engine effectively. It opens up a whole world of information.

Don’t be careless. Personal identity theft is only fun for the thief.

It’s so useful to have some basic first aid knowledge. Being proficient in CPR or the Heimlich maneuver can literally save a life.

Being able to drive both automatic and stick is a valuable skill to have. It means you will never be caught out.

Every single person on the planet should be able to make at least a few basic dishes like an omelet or a stew.

This can mean both knowing how to fight and knowing how to avoid a fight, whichever path you want to do down!

Free yourself from having to wait for a repair guy, learn how to switch out a tire on your own!

Once you have your job interview skills down, the world is literally your oyster in terms of prospective employment.

We are all busier than we have ever been, so knowing how to split your time effectively is a key skill.

Train yourself not to get too bogged down in taking all of your personal possessions with you everywhere you go.

We all know how to get from A to B, but do we know all of the specific street names if somebody were to ask us for directions?

A staggering 71% of the earth is covered by water; it makes so much sense to have the skill that allows you to float on it!

Sometimes that easy spot isn’t available, but if you know how parallel park like a pro, then it shouldn’t be a problem!

If you learn how to identify the best fruits and vegetables at the grocery store will give you more for your money, and will save you having to throw our rotten food before you have got round to eating it.

It really pays off to have some average DIY skills. Knowing how to use a few different tools can really make a difference.

Knowing your monetary limit is one thing, but training yourself not to continually go over it is the skill we all need to master.

Even if you hate working out, knowing how to safely perform things like sit-ups and push-ups can do wonders for your physical health.

Knowing how to give a compliment that feels authentic instead of creepy is a good skill to have, and can help you get by both at work and in your personal life.

You should never let anybody take advantage of you in life, and the power of negotiation is good to exercise every now and then to achieve a good compromise.

It’s actually embarrassing how little some people know about basic geography. Make sure you brush up your countries and continents knowledge so you don’t embarrass yourself!

Did you know that the cost of hiring a painter for your house is about 90% labor? Cut out this cost by learning how to paint a room for yourself. It’s cheap and satisfying!

Flirting can be a super awkward experience, but if you have your game down, then it turns from cringe to fun in no time.

Whether we like it or not, many of us judge a book by its cover, so make sure that you always make the best first impression you can.

The more you listen and the less you talk, the more you will learn and the less you will miss.