Maturity: how to assess your level?

Maturity — what does this concept include? It’s useful to know what we’re aiming for so we can know where to go.

So, the main characteristics of maturity include:

· Taking responsibility
A mature person takes responsibility for his own actions and does not blame others when things go wrong. He accepts defeats without anger, realizing that self-pity is infantile as a way of shifting the blame for one’s disappointments onto others.

· a well-founded sense of integrity and the presence of moral standards. He does not boast or pretend to be anything, and when he receives compliments, he accepts them with gratitude and without false modesty. Does not automatically resent criticism, understanding that it may contain suggestions for self-improvement

· ability to distinguish reality from fiction.

· replacing competition with cooperation. He sincerely admires the achievements of others, rejoices at their successes, because he has outgrown petty envy. A mature person listens politely to the opinions of others and does not engage in hostile argument. He doesn’t nitpick and doesn’t criticize people.

· patience with yourself and others A mature person does not lose his temper over trifles and maintains composure in critical situations.

· Flexibility and adaptability A mature person patiently accepts inevitable delays, understanding that one must adapt to the convenience of others. He does not worry prematurely about things that do not depend on him.

· reasonable independence

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