Maturity: 20 Definitions and 10 Ways to Become MATURE

Maturity: 20 Brilliant Definitions and 10 Ways to Become MATURE

WHAT IS MATURITY?

At my younger age, all my thoughts about maturity were that it is about age and physical development, but oops! I was incredibly wrong. In recent years, I have grown to find out that age is only but a number, what maturity entails is far beyond age, size, or physical development as many would have defined it.

But the questions that are popularly asked about maturity are; what is maturity? What is the best definition of maturity? What are the signs of maturity? How to become responsible. Does maturity depend on age? Some even ask at what age maturity comes?.

Sometimes we cannot really say that there is a particular meaning of maturity. Maturity comes with different definitions and perspectives from a different points of view of different people. 

Why is Maturity Important?

Over the years, there has been some curiosity over the Importance of Maturity. Questions have been asked severally about the Essence of Maturity, Does Maturity Come With Experience? Before I continue let me ask you, Do We Need Maturity?

Maturity is important because maturity improves the ability to make good decisions. When you start making good decisions, you begin to have stability in your overall life. Maturity also makes you have independent decisions. Gone are those days when you ask people to make decisions for you all because you are scared of committing blunders in your decision.

Maturity helps you to think outside the box, which is also thinking beyond the norm.

Below are 20 Definitions of MATURITY

• Maturity is when you accept other people just the way they are with their level of understanding.
• Maturity is when you realize that your own ideas are not always the best.
• Maturity is when you learn to let go even when it hurts.
• Maturity is when you can decide to drop expectations from a relationship or a union and give for the sake of giving.
• Maturity is when you realize that no matter what positive things you do, it is for your own good and peace.
• Maturity is when you stop proving to everyone how RIGHT OR SUPERIOR OR BIG you are.
• Maturity is when you understand that life is not a competition and you stop comparing yourself with others.
• Maturity is when you understand the fact that you cannot and should not always get what you want every time.
• Maturity is when you are contented and satisfied with your present life and yet aspiring to become better every day.
• Maturity is when you understand that life is not a "do me I do you" affair. Maturity is when someone hurts you and you stay clear because you understand their attitude, rather than trying to retaliate.
• Maturity is when you begin to think about other people rather than only yourself alone.
• Maturity is when you understand and realize that you can't please everyone.
• Maturity is when you begin to see things from different perspectives - far beyond the way they seem.
• Maturity is when you love more and judge less.
• Maturity is responsibility
• Maturity is Love
• Maturity is the application of wisdom and knowledge even in humility.
• Maturity is when you accept that your accomplishment, fulfillments, failures, destiny, success, reputation, and virtually everything concerning your life depends on God's will and also the choices you make and not pointing fingers at others.
• Maturity is when someone hates but you still love him and you still pray for him to succeed.
• Maturity is adulthood, i.e. taking responsibility for yourself and for others.

10 Ways on "How to Become Mature"

It is common for people when you hear them say things like "Grow up", "Level up", and "You need to start thinking like an adult" among many others. These have led to some people thinking and asking themselves questions like "How Do I Gain Maturity?", "How can I be Responsible?" "How Does a Mature Person Behave?" These and many more unending questions about maturity. 

Below are some of the ways that show your Level of Maturity. 

• Be a goal setter - Mature and responsible people set goals, without setting goals, it might be difficult to achieve what you are aiming for. Start setting goals from today.
• Have self-control - Learning how to control your emotions and actions is a sign of maturity. Do not allow your emotions to control your actions. Don't allow your emotions to cloud your reasoning.
• Be persistent - It takes commitment and persistence to be mature and responsible. Life is not a sprint, life is a marathon race. Don't stop, keep pushing, go for it and avoid distractions.
• Respect other people's opinions i.e. let other people's opinions count. Even if you don't agree with their opinion, acknowledge that you heard them and appreciate their opinion. This shows you are open-minded and mature.
• Build your self-confidence - Be confident in whatever you are doing, and never allow any down-talk or discouragement from anyone. Never underestimate who and what you are and love yourself for who you are.
• Talk less and listen more - Having a conversation with people is not supposed to be competitive, the more you listen, the more you have a greater understanding.
• Take ownership - Take full responsibility for your failure, don't put the blame on others, and recognize your failure as an opportunity to grow better and bigger, this will definitely give you the right attitude and teach you how to become a stronger person in life.
• Run away from negativity - Positivity will give you a great push and help you get through difficult situations and overcome different life obstacles that come your way. 
• Be sacrificial in your doings - Being mature is being sacrificial, making sacrifices for the good of other people, make sacrifices for the sake of your future without resentment. This shows your level of maturity. 
• Give back to others your time, knowledge, or effort. This shows that you have attained a level where you can shift focus from yourself to others.

HOW I WISH EVERYONE COULD SHARE THIS EDUCATIONAL WISDOM! 

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