 As you grow older, you're bound to do things and see things differently from when you're younger. Some things that meant everything will suddenly pill in comparison. You essentially become more mature. Are there some things that can show if you have become more mature? In this video, I'm going to share with you 15 signs that you're more mature than most people. 1. You are more grateful for the things you have. One of the significant things that come with maturity is becoming more grateful for the things you have. Many people spend so much time worrying about the things they don't have when they do get them. They just worry about other things that they are still yet to acquire. It is a very unproductive habit. Worrying does not in any way contribute to your eventual success in your desired goal. Yet, many choose to worry all the same. One sign that you have matured is when you can simply be grateful for what you already have. Once you do this, the worry over what you don't have seizes. That way, you are clearheaded in the pursuit of your goals. It also helps you deal with setbacks better. Worrying over your car would only deteriorate into depression if you lose all your savings. If on the other hand, you are grateful for having a car at all. Whatever happens in the course of trying to replace it, it will not change how you feel about what you currently have. This mindset comes from appreciating the privileges you have that others don't have. 2. You value your family more. At some point in your life, you may have become estranged from your family over something that probably was not so serious. Maturity, when it comes, will help you see things more clearly. Maturity can help you understand that it didn't matter who was right or wrong. If you have reached the stage where you now value your family over your friends, you are more mature than most people. Family is always there for you. A friend can choose. There is really no obligation beyond that type of relationship. Family always stands by you. They see you as a part of them, even when you don't see them as a part of you. Some fathers who died estranged from their sons sometimes still include them in his will. That is how strong a family bond can be. 3. You are more open to change. Are you more comfortable with things constantly changing than before? If this is the case, you have become more mature. People less mature always want things to stay constant. They think the world revolves around their wishes. People who are more mature know that things are constantly changing, and if they don't adapt, they would be left behind. Don't spend time crying over the market fluctuations. Work on diversifying your investments instead. If an asset class fails, find out where you went wrong. Don't assume that the asset should not have filled simply because you invested. Such an attitude can make you depressed and unhappy. It will also not change anything at all. 4. You lower your expectations of others. Learning that people are simply what they are is a great sign that you are very mature. Allow people to do things but don't expect so much from them. Doing this will keep you from unnecessary disappointments in the future. Trusting people's ability should only be done after years of working together. And even then, the person's failure should not be ruled out. If you have so many expectations of people, you will always be angry. Someone doing something right today can do the exact opposite tomorrow. It helps you stay sane from frustration and keeps the person safe from hurtful comments you might make if you were angry. 5. You discuss only ideas. When you hang out with your buddies, what do you discuss these days? Do you discuss people or ideas? If you still discuss people, you probably have some growing up to do. When you realize that discussing Johnson's new car and Jerry's new girlfriend holds very little value for your growth as a person, you will discuss better things. Ideas do not have to be academic. They could be themes from movies or even a book. There is really no limit to what type of idea you can discuss with your friends as long as it isn't about other people. You're good to go. You need to ask yourself whether you want to be mature or not. If your answer is yes, talk about productive things. 6. You take responsibility for your actions. A clear sign you have become mature is taking responsibility for your actions. This can be taking responsibility for your action in a relationship. It could be at work or even at home. If you want to get the respect and admiration of others, always take responsibility. If you spoil something that belongs to someone else, own up and pay to replace it if you can. If you cheat it in your relationship, be open about it and face a breakup if that's the consequence. Taking responsibility is not an easy thing to do, really. 7. You listen more than you speak. One of the ways you can find out if you're now mature is to check how often you listen to others instead of speaking. It is easier to speak than to listen. You may have a lot to say, but as you mature, you realize that you are more valued by others when you listen than when you speak. How often do you listen to others? 8. You are more open-minded. A lot of people think only their actions and perspectives matter. Are you one of those people? A sign that you are now more mature than most people is having an open mind. How often do you engage in a conversation about a subject you don't like without being rude to the other party? How often do you speak offensively against other people's beliefs simply because you don't hold them? Are you more receptive to other people's ideas at the moment? If you are, congratulations, you are now more mature than most people. 9. You no longer say everything you think about. Do you still talk without thinking? A lot of people say everything that comes to mind when you behave this way. You can push people away from you because you have no restraint. In order to learn restraint, a lot of materials have to be studied to unlearn the thought patterns that create negative responses when you interact with others. As you grow, you become less likely to just talk. This is a sign that you have become mature. 10. You have a more positive outlook on life. Have you ever felt that an F meant you weren't good enough? Have you ever felt it's something you worked so hard to accomplish? When you grow older, your perspective towards failure changes to a large extent. You know that setbacks are a part of life and that one of such does not mean a person will never succeed. 11. You take your life more seriously. As you get older, you are more likely to seek out books that can help you grow. You are less likely to party and more likely to work late hours. You will ask small questions and try to figure out how you can better your quality of life. 12. You are okay being on your own. As you mature, you become okay staying on your own. You can use this time to either meditate, exercise, or write an entry in your journal. You like the company of friends, but you also want time to yourself every now and then. 13. You are ready to work hard for the things you want. Life has a way of teaching us all that dreams only come true in dreams without hard work. Knowing that you have to work hard for the things you want is a clear sign you have become mature. 14. Money no longer defines your happiness. In the beginning, when you start learning, you can aspire for flashy cars, gold accessories, and premium services. As time progresses and you increase in net worth, you realize that life is far beyond all those things. Maturity has a way of making us see how our mindset in the past was faulty. Changing your mindset in this regard would mean being more willing to give to charity and placing more value on family, time, and impact. 15. You have let go of the past and present grudges. Holding grudges can be a burden. After a while, it gets tiring. Letting go, however, is a sign of maturity because it takes wisdom to know that you profit nothing, staying angry at anyone for a long time. As you grow, you mature, acquiring healthy habits, and associating with good friends can, however, quicken the process. If this video inspired you, subscribe to our channel. We love you.