- [Narrator] Hey Psych2Goers, welcome back to our channel.
Do you ever feel like you're more mature
than those around you?
A lot of people think that maturity comes with age,
since older people have had more time to gain experience.
However, that might not always be the case.
In psychology, maturity is described as a person's ability
to respond to a situation or environment
in an appropriate way.
You might feel a bit out of place,
but being more mature than others is actually good,
since you're better at handling different situations.
In this video, we will be addressing
seven signs that you're more mature than others.
Number one.
You take time more seriously.
How well do you manage your time?
If you take your time seriously and manage it in a way
to use it efficiently and effectively,
then you're likely more mature than others.
You've come to the realization that time is very valuable
and you hate wasting it.
This applies to other people's time too.
For example, you don't like being late to meetings
because you respect and value other people's time as well.
You now spend much less time doing things
that don't help you move toward your goals.
However, you also know that assigning some time for hobbies
is important.
Number two.
You embrace responsibility.
Do you feel that as you age,
the more responsibilities you have?
This is one of the misconceptions that people have.
Responsibility actually comes with experience
rather than age.
So if you're someone who embraces responsibility,
you can be considered more mature than others.
You find yourself facing these responsibilities head-on,
instead of constantly running away or postponing them.
You prefer getting things done
and then relaxing with a clear mind,
rather than leaving things undone
and doing something else to distract yourself.
Number three.
You respect every opinion.
How open-minded are you
while listening to other people's ideas and opinions?
One of the biggest signs
that you are more mature than others is the flexibility
and respect that you have for other people's opinions.
You have come to understand
that no one's subjective opinions are necessarily wrong.
It all comes down to the perspective
with which people see things.
Being able to accept and respect other people's opinions
will remove any unnecessary drama from your life
and help you gain the respect of others.
Number four.
You are in charge of your emotions.
Do you often let your emotions take charge of your actions?
While it's true that ignoring
your feelings and emotions is bad,
you should not let them completely take over
when making decisions.
Letting any emotion get out of control
can have negative effects on your own emotional health
and interpersonal relationships.
Additionally, according to Vicki Botnick,
a therapist in Tarzana, California,
"Any emotion can intensify to a point
"where it's difficult to control."
So being able to keep your emotions in check
is a great skill
that makes you stand out as someone more mature than others.
Number five.
Your career matters to you, even if it's temporary.
Are you who's someone who would neglect something at work
because you're only working there temporarily?
It's not unusual to see people
not completing tasks to the best of their abilities
because they're not going to be there permanently.
However, if you're someone responsible
who takes their job seriously,
then you are more mature than others.
You don't care whether you're only there
for one day or five years,
you do everything to the best of your abilities.
You understand that this is a great quality to have
and that most employers value it.
You know that the opinions of your bosses or supervisors
are important to build a strong resume
that will help you move forward
with whichever career path you choose.
Number six.
You focus on self-improvement.
Do you ever take time off to focus on
the things that you need to do to improve yourself?
If you do this often, then this is a clear sign
that you are more mature than others.
The more mature you are, the more you will understand
that constantly improving yourself
makes life much better and more valuable.
You are aware that as you keep improving,
more paths and options open up
because of the progress that you've made.
This is what will set you apart from other people
who have a more passive attitude
towards their self-improvement.
And number seven, you have no expectations of others.
Do you often have high expectations of others?
Well, this can be one of the easiest ways
to feel disappointed.
Having little to no expectations of others
is a big sign that you are more mature than others.
This is because the more you expect from people,
the more pain you're inviting into your own life.
You understand that if you want someone to do something,
then you should be the first to take action.
Additionally, expecting less from someone
makes you feel that much nicer
when someone does something for you.
Do you relate to any of these signs?
Let us know in the comments below.
If you can relate to any of the signs
discussed in this video,
then it's likely that you are more mature than others.
You are able to deal with different situations and changes
more efficiently and effectively than other people.
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