How to Adult

Self-confidence. It’s often described as something you either have or you don’t. But what if it’s actually something you build? In this season finale of How to Adult, host Hala Nasar explores how confidence takes shape in your 20s, from the shaky first steps to the quiet strength that grows over time. First, she’s joined by university student Maria Ali Asghar, who shares her deeply personal journe...

Networking. The word alone can make a lot of people feel nervous. Whether you’re an introvert trying to figure out how to approach someone new, or someone who doesn’t know where to even begin building a professional circle, it can feel like a whole world of pressure. In this episode of How to Adult, host Hala Nasar explores the honest reality of networking. What it actually looks like, how it can...

Friendships are one of the most essential pillars of our well-being. They are the people we turn to when life gets hard, who cheer us on, offer a listening ear and remind us of who we are. But as we grow older and life fills up with new priorities, maintaining close friendships can become hard, or at least require some effort, as opposed to how easy this was during school and university years. In...

People in their 20s often find themselves catching up with a long list of life skills, from finding a job to managing responsibilities for the first time, all the while dealing with uncertainty about the future. It's no surprise that this phase can leave many feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or simply lost. In this episode of How to Adult, host Hala Nasar opens up about her own mental health journey,...

When you’re in your twenties, life can feel relentlessly busy. Between juggling studies or a full-time job, maintaining a social life, and trying to make sense of adult responsibilities, eating well often falls to the bottom of the list. Breakfast gets skipped, lunch is an afterthought, and dinner ends up being whatever’s quickest or closest. In this episode of How to Adult, host Hala Nasar reflec...

On this week's How to Adult podcast, host Hala Nasar revisits some of the most practical habits and routines you usually navigate in early adulthood: managing your money, building a healthy body and moving around your city. The episode features tips and tricks from several UAE-based experts on personal finance, fitness and mobility. How to Adult is a series helping young people tackle real-life si...

On this week's How to Adult podcast, host Hala Nasar revisits two big topics that have been discussed so far: how to find your first job and how to secure a place to live. Young adults share their experiences of house hunting and stepping on to the career ladder, while experts share their top tips on how to find that perfect job. How to Adult is a series helping young people tackle real-life situa...

Getting around on your own is one of the first realities that hits when you start living independently. Without a family car or someone to give you a lift, commuting quickly becomes a major part of your routine, and as a young adult, understanding your city’s transport options becomes essential. In this episode of How to Adult, host Hala Nasar reflects on her own challenges getting around during a...

Taking care of your physical well-being might seem like a no-brainer, but as a young adult trying to balance a new job, social life and the daily challenges of growing up, it’s often the first thing to fall through the cracks. In this episode of the How to Adult podcast, host Hala Nasar opens up about her own health struggles, including chronic back pain that pushed her to rethink what fitness mea...

Moving out for the first time is a major milestone – one that can be both exciting and overwhelming. In this episode of How to Adult, host Hala Nasar shares her rollercoaster experience of finding her first apartment. She’s joined by real estate expert Alessia Sheglova, chief executive of Dacha Real Estate, who offers a practical guide to renting in the UAE. From budgeting tips to what to look for...

Budgeting is one of those words that can instantly trigger stress for young adults but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of How to Adult, host Hala Nasar explores how to take control of your spending, without giving up joy in the process. The episode opens with Hala reflecting on her own experience learning to manage money after getting her first paycheque. She is also joined by Isaac Arroyo,...

One of the most daunting tasks young people face after university is finding their first job. In this debut episode of the How to Adult series, host Hala Nasar shares her post-university panic and talks to fellow graduates about job hunting in the UAE. Despite completing multiple internships, she shares the challenges, confusion and rejections that come with trying to enter the workforce. To offer...

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