12 Signs That Show You Are Maturing

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"Age is just a number. Maturity is a choice." – Harry Styles

One thing I find fascinating about myself is that sometimes I see myself as a kid, while other times I see myself as one that is getting mature. But I’ll have to say that most time I see myself as a kid.

I don’t know if it’s because I listen to Gary Vee more often (and in case you don’t know who Gary Vee is, he’s an entrepreneurial mogul and a badass motivational speaker).

Gary vee always classifies people in their early 20s to mid-30s as kids. For me, I'm still in my 20s, getting close to my 30s, and in the eyes of my parents, I’m still a kid but my friends and younger ones see me as someone mature.

The problem with maturing is that it sneaks up on you and happens before you you realize it..

Like me, most people in their 20s and 30s are unaware of how much they have changed and how mature they have become. Permit me to open your eyes and show you that you’re getting more mature day by day.

Here are 12 signs that show you are actually maturing:

— Asking for help when you need it

It takes maturity to ask for help. Suffering in silence and not speaking up when things are going south, is a sign of immaturity. Sometimes it depicts pride, and trust me, proud people are immature.

— There is an uncomfortable feeling when you do nothing

Whenever you feel uncomfortable doing nothing, it shows that you’re maturing. Back in the day, doing nothing was my specialty, but now I detest it.

It’s either I’m writing, rehearsing a song, reading a book, or learning and building new skills. I find it so uncomfortable doing nothing except I’m in sleep mode.

— Focusing on solving problems that are within your control

One trait of a mature person is knowing what he can control and what he doesn’t have control over. When you are always focusing on providing solutions to problems that can be solved, it shows you are on the right path to maturity.

— You relinquish expectation

Life is full of ebbs and flows. Because of this, we’re faced with unpredictable circumstances. We all, some time ago, envisioned a certain future for ourselves at a specific time and age, but right now if we ask ourselves about it, we only have a few solid ideas.

At age 18, I was certain that I would work for a big oil company like my dad, but as I grew older, and things begins to unfold, I found myself giving up all expectations that did not serve me.

When you stop holding onto what was and learn to go with the flow, it’s a sign of maturity.

— You Keep an emphasis on influencing others rather than controlling them

When you genuinely listen to people, share your opinion or concerns, point out the positive in things they do, and change your behavior when necessary, you become a person of influence.

You know you’re maturing when you no longer use emotional blackmail to control, pressure, and threaten others. You want to influence people positively, not control them.

— You give before you receive

This is a big sign of maturity. When you’re always willing to give and serve others, you gain respect.

— You have less patience for unwanted outings and parties

Back then in the university, I was concerned about my flashy outfit and I love to go out and chill with my guys. I just want to belong. Right now, it doesn’t faze me. I rather enjoy quiet time with myself or with a close friend than party, unnecessarily wasting precious time.

— You value yourself

One trait I find common among mature people is that their image of themselves isn’t rattled by other people’s opinions. They know their worth. They value themselves.

— You take your health and well-being as a priority

“Health is wealth,” so they say. Mature people always schedule time every day to take care of their well-being. They are concerned about how well they exercise, about their diet plan, and also prioritizing rest as well.

— You don’t attach too much importance to yourself

A mature person recognizes that the world doesn’t revolve around them, irrespective of how talented they are. They are willing to be proven wrong and accept criticism from others. And this is one of the reasons they soar high.

— You focus on self-improvement

When you seek to improve every aspect of your life, then it’s a sign of maturity.
It becomes a necessity. You can’t do without it. Because you’re aware that he who doesn’t grow, dies.

— You don’t seek what you want; you create it.

Okay, I borrowed this one. But it’s so true. When you gradually move on from waiting and waiting for things to be perfect and start taking action to create your own experience, your life begins to change.

These 12 signs show how matured you're. Please leave your comment below. I would love to know what you think about maturity.