Unfortunately, age doesn’t always lead to maturity, and many people with plenty of years behind them still act or think in immature ways. Being mature doesn’t mean we lose our sense of fun and happiness, being mature allows us to truly enjoy the world around us. Here are eight ways mature people act.
1. Mature people are not controlled by fear
We all feel fear, it is part of life, but there is a difference between experiencing fear and being consumed by fear. Mature people recognise their fear and deal with it in a logical manner instead of being crushed by it. Saying to yourself rationally ‘yes I feel fear but I will deal with this issue calmly and methodically’, is one of the greatest signs of maturity.
2. Mature people aren’t people pleasers
We all want to be kind to others and help each other as much as possible, but immature people define their lives by doing what others want. Mature people realise their own self-worth and direct their actions towards achieving goals that will benefit themselves in the long-run. They are honest with themselves.3. Mature people think ‘long-run’
Immaturity and instant gratification go hand in hand. Mature people realise Rome wasn’t built in a day and that success takes calm considered action, the benefits of which will be seen further down the line. They realise that the sooner they start the sooner real rewards will emerge.
4. Mature people trust others
Constant mistrust and paranoia may be the result of being mistreated in the past, but mature people do put their faith in others. They aren’t foolish and just trust anyone, but they are willing to open their minds to trust and willing to repay that trust in kind.
5. Mature people have confidence in their appearance
Mature people realise their own attractiveness. This doesn’t mean they think they are special or that they are ultra-beautiful. They just realise that all human beings have worth in their appearance and if someone does not find them attractive this doesn’t bother them. Their confidence shines through and makes them desirable.
6. Mature people let by-gones be by-gones
Mature people don’t hold grudges. They don’t rage or fill with anger because of past mistreatment by others. They step up and move on. They are however, sensible enough to not invest their time or trust in those that have repeatedly failed them – they let it go.
7. Mature people don’t idolise romance
Mature people realise that romance isn’t like in a story-book or Hollywood movie. They realise that, love has its up and downs and that no one, even themselves, is perfect. In doing this, mature people open themselves up for genuine happiness and really meaningful relationships.
8. Mature people take action
Immature people worry, and put things off, or live with their heads in the clouds. Mature people see a goal, plan the steps to achieve that goal, and put action into practice. They realise that actions are more important than words and that actually doing is far more important than dreaming.
Have an honest look at yourself, could you be more mature by putting these points into practice? Just remember, every mature person had to learn how to be mature at some point – so there is no reason you can’t also.
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