Maturity

Maturity has no concern with age, it is a level of mental development that determines how you choose to react and respond to various life situations. It is the ability to respond to the environment by knowing when to act at the right time or situation. Showing common sense and making adult decisions is a sign of maturity. A mature person will take responsibility for his actions rather than blame others. 

Types of Maturity : 

1.  Physical maturity :

The moment when we realize that we must take care of our body and not abuse it is when we attain physical maturity. Sometimes, when we get upset, we ignore our physical health or sometimes harm our immature behavior. In this type, we understand that our physical health is our priority and it should be on top of our priority list. 

2. Mental maturity :

Just being physically mature is not enough for a fulfilling life, mental maturity is also very important. The moment when you start accepting your mistakes instead of blaming others, start ignoring useless talks of others, remain silent on useless fights, and only focus on your goal is the time when you acquire mental maturity. In this type, you become dependent on yourself only and start making your own decision without the interference of others. 

3. Emotional maturity :

The moment when you realize that you are the only person responsible for your feelings and learn to control your emotions is the time when you acquire Emotional maturity. When others have no right to your emotions and feelings is a sign of emotional maturity. When you start realizing that the world will not owe you anything i.e. no love no honor and you alone have to start making your life without any expectation from others. It is impossible to be self-reliant and joyous without growing up emotionally.

4. Spiritual maturity: 

While the above three will get you through life just fine, spiritual maturity is what helps you put everything in perspective. The moment when you realize that nothing is permanent, nothing is meant to last forever and we have to accept every change is the time when we acquire spiritual maturity. 

Self-knowledge is the first step to maturity.

To become mature one should set goals, practice self-control, avoid negativity, take ownership and build self-confidence. Maturity is the key to success. So, apply these points in your life to become mature.

             Author – Palak Bedi