 Do you often feel like you can't relate to the way people your age think? Although it might make you feel lonely and misunderstood, it can actually mean that you're wise beyond your years. A lot of times, maturity is strongly tied to your age, since one's maturity is heavily reliant on experiences and knowledge. However, there are also many life circumstances that may force you to grow up in ways that others haven't. Being more mature than others of the same age as you may mean that you are able to adapt and deal with different situations and environments in a more effective and efficient way. So, do you think you're more mature? Here are 6 signs you are wise beyond your age. 1. You value time. Are you someone who finds it important to always be on time? If you take your time very seriously and manage it efficiently and effectively, then you're likely more mature than those you're age. As you start to have more and more tasks in your schedule, you may have learned the value of time and the importance of not wasting it. For example, you may start to assign less time to things that don't help you move towards your goals or contribute to your self-improvement, and more on hobbies and activities that help you relax and recover from your daily schedule. 2. It takes a lot to surprise you these days. How often do people's actions or behaviors surprise you? Not being easily surprised can be a sign that you're wise beyond your years. This does not mean that people who are easily surprised are immature. Rather, this focuses on the fact that you're less surprised about things because you've already experienced them before. You may be accustomed to some of the things that people your age have never experienced, so rather than being surprised, you start to think of ways to address the situation instead. You use your past experiences to help you navigate your current issues. 3. You're not worried about looks and appearances. How much priority do you put on people's appearances when meeting them? One of the signs that you are more mature than others your age is that you stop worrying about looks and appearances. While most people tend to seek outside validation for their worth and value, you know yourself and what you can bring to the table. This type of thinking allows you to look beyond the surface level and to appreciate others and yourself in a deeper manner. 4. You focus on self-improvement. Do you ever take off time to focus on the things that you need to do to improve yourself? If you do this often then it's a clear sign that you're more mature than others. This constant need to look for ways to grow and improve can lead to a more colorful and better life. This is because the progress you make and the different skills you develop can help open more paths and options to you. This can set you apart from other people who may have a more passive attitude towards their self-improvement. 5. You impress older people with your insight. Do you often receive compliments from older people for the way you think and deal with things? One of the easiest ways to tell that you are wise beyond your years is by getting complimented by older people for the way you adapt and deal with situations. People your age might not understand you, but you'll realize how mature you are when people many years older than you compliment your perspective and thoughts. 6. You question anything and everything. Are you a curious person? If you're someone who is constantly questioning everything, chances are you're more mature than people your age. This habit to question things allows you to take things into consideration before accepting or going through with them. Not questioning information you get can lead to misinformation because of the possibility of interest getting in the way of truth, especially with the way that the news and media operates nowadays. Additionally, it can help motivate you to build on your knowledge and understanding of things. So, did you relate to any of these signs we've mentioned? Let us know in the comments below. If you found this video helpful, be sure to like, subscribe and share this video with those who might benefit from it. And don't forget to hit the notification bell icon to get notified whenever Psych2Go posts a new video. The references and studies used in this video are added in the description below. Thanks so much for watching and we'll see you in the next video.