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If someone has accused you of being immature, or told you to “grow up,” you may find yourself wondering how you can be more mature.
People who are mature are able to control their emotions, respond appropriately to situations, and behave like an adult while dealing with others.
How to Be More Mature
Keep your commitments: Make it a point to keep the commitments you’ve made. Don’t be erratic or flaky.
Develop self-control: Learn to control your words and actions, rather than letting your emotions control you. Pause and reflect on what your emotions are urging you to do, and ensure your actions are always aligned with your values, not how you’re feeling in the moment.
Make decisions thoughtfully: Think before making decisions and seek others’ advice or perspective if needed.
Be humble: Rather than professing to know everything, it’s important to acknowledge the limits of your knowledge, stay humble, and be motivated to learn more.
Work toward self-sufficiency: Learn to start taking care of yourself and being self-sufficient. This could involve living independently, working on your own terms, or providing for yourself financially.
Set goals: Be deliberate about what you want to achieve. Once you have identified your goals, break them down, and create small steps for you to work toward.
Stay focused: Learn to delay gratification and prioritize long-term goals over short-term…
