21 Signs that You are Growing Up

It is possible that once in a while, every young person has questioned themselves, if at all they are now mature a.k.a. "being of age"; or maybe, why people still think that they are "kids".

Maturity is an issue of concern to the young person; moreso when your actions do not seem to match your age and also because society always expects us to have "grown up" after reaching a certain age. However, age never determines maturity. Only a person's deeds and personality does.

Well, if you have been wondering as to what [really] accounts for "general life maturity" as a young person, I have formulated an informal list of how to gauge and find out for yourself... and maybe do something about it...

I hope it helps.

These are some of the things that you may be seen doing or advocating for:-

 

1. You now know that it is not crazy or stupid to FULLY depend on God. You have learnt to make Him the utmost priority in your life.

2. You take responsibility for every action and word you speak. You are becoming more careful not to lie.You keep your promises: you keep your word no matter what the consequences are or may be.

3. You don't wait to be instructed on what to do. You are able to practice self discipline, self control and self drive with much ease.

4. You say "sorry" when you wrong people, and you show change in your actions to make that "sorry" count.

5. You are able to make critical decisions without necessarily seeking for advice, and though you may seek advice, it may just be to clarify if what you have DECIDED is right or not.

6. You don't FULLY depend on your parents, friends or fiance/fiancée to make your life right or meaningful. You TRY to do and live life on your own.

7. You are mostly thinking of the future. Your plans are more future-prone than they are for 'now'.

8. You don't hold petty grudges or become angry at [small/little] things that used to irritate you in the past. You have better anger management.

9. You are not selfish anymore - or you are trying to. You can care for and sacrifice for others. You take other people's welfare in concern before doing something or making decisions.

10. You can embrace teamwork and submit to given leadership; but you also are assertive to ask questions where your intuition dictates fault.

11. You have values that drive your life and that don't [majorly] lean on your friends' or your society's take on life.

12. You don't fear correction or criticism anymore. You instead use it positively to better yourself.

13. You think and THINK AGAIN before speaking or acting. You listen more, and even if you [may] talk a lot, you ensure that it is sensible.

14. You live one day at a time. You are not hastened in what you do. In fact, people complain that you are [nowadays] too slow in making decisions or taking the much "needed" action.

15. You no longer do things in order to please people but to accomplish what you believe in.

16. You have goals and a well-defined vision that you are aiming at.

17. You are always doing your best to avoid procrastination. You do all you should today, and leave all you must for tomorrow.

18. You hate competition when it is as a result of jealousy or envy. You only admire healthy competition.

19. You've become more careful with who is and who is not your friend. You are very choosy when it comes to friends.

20. You have learnt how to manage and plan for your money. You are saving money or are planning to start saving in the near future. You have plans concerning how you'll earn and spend money in the future.

21. You don't get bored just because you are alone, or "you don't have what to do...". Your life has meaning, and you are determined not to be derailed from it.

...there is no need to say more...

God bless. ;)


Bonface Morris.