Many people believe that maturity is directly linked to age, but not quite. It is perfectly possible for a 20 year old to be more mature than an adult 30. Each person matures at a different time and in a different way. Are you interested in the subject? Here are some common situations:
The responsibility that comes with age: it’s not just wrinkles that come with age, maturity too! As you read above, despite not having a direct connection with age, this characteristic can come with years of life. It is your successes, mistakes and learnings that build your personality and define who you are today. And it is precisely from this wisdom that the long-awaited maturity is born. It is only because of what you have experienced that it is possible to decide whether a particular situation or thought is interesting. Positive and negative memories are excellent references for you to reflect on your current behaviors.
The responsibility that comes earlier: there are people who, even before becoming an adult, have had to go through so much obstacle that they end up gaining an unusual maturity for their age. Although not entirely positive, it shows that the individual has learned and is willing to face the difficulties of life with his head held high.
The responsibility that comes because of a specific situation: there are some human beings who have been through very traumatic situations, forcing them to mature very quickly. Unlike the case above, here we are only talking about a profound moment that had the power to change important life perspectives for this individual. Again, it may not be the best way to gain responsibility, but you need to take advantage of these open doors to evolve.
And you, do you know any other way of gaining responsibility besides those in this article? Write in the comments!
10 Characteristics of Mature People
Now you will check a list with 10 personality items that show maturity. Look:
Education: basic behaviors such as saying good morning / good afternoon / good night, thanking, asking ‘please’, apologizing, waiting for the other to finish talking and not shouting in an argument are essential for a good coexistence in society. And, incredible as it may be, education is not always used.
Suitability: dressing and acting in accordance with the environment in which you are currently located may not be an easy task, but it is necessary and shows respect.
Humility: being aware that you do not know everything is fundamental for any human being, as this allows him to expand his mind to learn new things. Have the humility to reveal when you don’t know something and also the humility to learn, if necessary.
Leveling: as you have experience it is easier to define what are the situations you do not want and do not need to go through. You create a pattern and start leveling the settings for it.
Reflection: before taking any action, you think about the pros and cons. After all, impulsivity has never taken anyone anywhere for very long.
Understanding: with the weight of maturity it is possible to begin to understand that the success of your co-worker or family member does not diminish you in any way. So you have to celebrate with them!
Honesty: over time you learn that lying or hiding facts is of no use. Telling the truth is mandatory for all relationships of any kind, both in the construction phase and in the support phase.
Action: it is only after going through a traumatic moment or going through several difficulties, that it is possible to understand the importance of taking the speech off paper. Don’t just say you’ll do it and do it. Don’t expect others to do something for you, just take the reins of your life and do it.
Judgment: there comes a time in life when judging other people becomes something so minimal and petty that you don’t even think about it anymore. People are as they are and their opinion is not going to make them change. So, deal with the difference of the other and that’s it. Have you ever imagined that the other is also struggling to deal with you? Respect first.
Acceptance: perhaps this is one of the most important points. Remember that it is not possible to change the world alone, but it is possible to transform yourself and the community around you with the help of a person. Accepting that you are not a superman or a wonder woman and that your qualities and flaws are part of you is essential.
