The age Brits finally feel in control of their lives — and the signs you’ve reached it

Do you feel like your life is under control? Turns out many don’t (Picture: Getty Images)

Feeling like a proper adult doesn’t always happen overnight.

You might think having your life sorted means owning a home and holding down a stable job. But for many of us, adulthood still feels like a work in progress — no matter our age.

Brains don’t fully develop into adults until age 32, according to a study by Cambridge University in November 2025. So you don’t need to feel pressured into growing up too quickly.