 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 Vicky 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 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. If you enjoyed this video, don't forget to hit the like button and share it with a friend. Subscribe to Psych2Go and hit the notification bell icon for more content like this. All references used are in the description. As always, thanks for watching, and we'll see you next time.