Maturity is more than a matter of age
There are mature 6-year-olds and immature 80-year-olds. LoL funny but true
Maturity is matter of how you treat yourself and others

A. METHOD ONE OF FOUR:
DEVELOPING MATURE BEHAVIOR

1. DEVELOP YOUR INTERESTS. Lacking dynamic or
developed interests or hobbies might contribute to
your seeming immature. Finding something that you enjoy
doing and becoming an "expert" at it can make you
seem more experienced and mature. It will also give you
something to talk about with others, whether or not
they also participate in your hobby.

2. SET GOALS AND WORK TOWARDS THEM
Part of
maturity is being able to assess your current
strengths, determine areas that you need to improve,
and set goals for the future. Keep the future in mind
and let it inform the choices you are making about your
life right. Once you have set goals that are clear,
actionable, and measurable, take action to work
towards them.

3. KNOW WHEN IT IS OKAY TO BE SILLY You do not
have to be serious all of the time in order to be
mature. Real maturity is knowing your audience and
figuring out when it’s appropriate to be silly and when
it’s important to be serious. It’s good to have
different levels of silly so you can scale your actions
appropriately

4. BE RESPECTFUL TO OTHERS. We all have to live in
the world together. If you do things to
intentionally annoy others, or if you do whatever you
want without keeping the feelings of others in mind,
people may view you as immature. Trying to remember
the needs and wants of other people around you will help
you cultivate a reputation as a mature and respectful
individual.

5. PICK MATURE FRIENDS.
Your friends will influence
your behavior. Make sure that you're associating
with people who will make you a better person, instead
of spending time with people who only drag you down

B. METHOD TWO OF FOUR:
DEVELOPING EMOTIONAL MATURITY.

1. DON'T BE A BULLY.
Bullying behavior often
emerges from a sense of insecurity or poor self-esteem. It can be a way for people to try and ASSERT their power over others. Bullying is bad for people who
are bullied and for those who do the bullying. If you find yourself engaging in bullying behavior, talk to
someone you trust, like a parent or school counselor,
about how to stop.

2. AVOID GOSSIP, RUMORS, AND TALKING ABOUT OTHERS BEHIND THEIR BACK. Gossip, rumor-mongering, and
backstabbing can hurt other people just as much as if
you’d punched them in the face -- maybe even
more. Even if you don’t mean gossip maliciously,
it can still do damage. Mature people care ABOUT Others' needs and feelings and don’t do things that
could cause hurt.

3. BE THE BIGGER PERSON IF SOMEONE IS UNKIND TO YOU.
If you can let it go, don't reply; your silence
will communicate that what the person said was not
okay. If you can't let it go, simply tell the person
that their comment was rude. If the person apologizes,
accept the apology; if there's no apology, just walk
away.


4. KEEP AN OPEN MIND
Mature people are open-
minded. Just because you have never heard of or
tried something, doesn't mean you should shut it out or
dismiss the possibility. Instead, look at it as an
opportunity for you to learn about something (or
someone) new and different.

5. HAVE CONFIDENCE IN YOURSELF.
Do not apologize for
any quirks or oddities that you may have, even
if others don’t approve. As long as your behaviors
aren't antisocial and won’t cause anyone harm, you
should feel free to express your individuality. Mature
people don't second-guess themselves or try to be
something that they aren't.

6. BE GENUINE. A mark of true maturity is being
true to who you are. You can have self-
confidence without acting arrogant or pompous. A
mature person doesn’t have to tear others down or
pretend to be something she’s not to feel good
about him or herself.

7. ACCEPT PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. Possibly the most
important part of becoming a more mature person
is accepting responsibility for your own words and
actions. Remember that things don’t simply happen to
you. You are an agent in your own life, and your
words and actions have consequences both for yourself
and others. Own up when you make mistakes.
Recognize that you can’t control what anyone else
does, but you can control what you do.


C. METHOD THREE OF FOUR:
COMMUNICATING LIKE AN ADULT

1. CONTROL YOUR TEMPER. Anger is a powerful emotion,
but it can be tamed. Don't overreact to minor
things that don't matter. When you feel yourself
getting upset, stop and take 10 seconds to think about
your response before you do or say anything. This will
keep you from things you regret and will help you
become a more mature communicator.

2. LEARN ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES. When
adults want to communicate maturely, they use
assertive techniques and behaviors. Assertiveness isn’t
the same as cockiness, arrogance or aggression.
Assertive individuals express their own feelings and needs
clearly, and they listen when others do the same.
Arrogant and selfish individuals don’t care about
others’ needs and are focused on getting what they
want, when they want it -- whether or not it makes
others miserable. Learn to stand up for yourself without
being arrogant or aggressive, and you’ll definitely feel
more mature.

3. AVOID CONSTANT SWEARING. Many people and cultures
have expectations that mature communicators
won’t curse or swear. Swearing can shock others, or
even make them feel as though you’re disrespecting
them. Swearing can also cause others to think that
you’re incompetent or bad at communicating.
Instead of swearing, try expanding your vocabulary . As
you learn new words, use them to express yourself.

4. SPEAK POLITELY AND REFRAIN FROM RAISING YOUR VOICE.
If you raise your voice, especially when you are
angry, you’re likely to make people uncomfortable.
They may even decide to tune you out. Screaming
is what toddlers do, not mature adults.

5. WATCH YOUR BODY LANGUAGE. Your body can say
as much as your words. For example, crossing
your arms in front of you can tell others that you’re
not interested in what they’re saying. Standing
slouched over communicates that you’re not really
“there” or you want to be somewhere else. Learn
what your body is communicating, and make sure it’s
what you want.

6 TALK ABOUT MATURE TOPICS WITH PEOPLE. Examples of
mature topics include school, the news, life
experiences, and life lessons you have learned. Of
course, you can take some time for being goofy with
your friends. It’s all about considering your audience.
You probably won’t talk about the same topics with
your best friend as you do with your math teacher

7. SAY SOMETHING NICE. If you can't say something
positive, don't say anything at all. Immature
people constantly criticize things and point out flaws
about other people, and they don't hesitate to say
hurtful insults by all matters. Sometimes, they justify
cruelty by stating that they're just "being honest."
Mature people choose their words carefully, and they
don't hurt people's feelings in their quest to be
"honest," so remember to watch what you say, and
don't say things that hurt other's feelings. Treat
people the way that you want to be treated.


8. LEARN TO APOLOGIZE SINCERELY FOR YOUR MISTAKES. No
matter how conscientious you are, you're going
to say the wrong thing or inadvertently hurt people
from time to time. We all do stupid things once in a
while, because nobody on earth is perfect. Learn to
swallow your pride and say, "I'm sorry." A genuine,
honest apology when you've done something wrong
demonstrates true maturity

9. TELL THE TRUTH, BUT BE COMPASSIONATE. This is a
really difficult skill to master, but thinking about
whether you would want someone to say something to
you can help you figure out what to say. In
Buddhism, there’s a saying: “If you propose to
speak, always ask yourself: is it true, is it
necessary, is it kind.” Consider it before speaking.
Those around you will appreciate your honesty, and your
compassion will show that you truly care about others

D. METHOD FOUR OF FOUR:
BEING COURTEOUS

1. USE GOOD MANNERS WHEN YOU INTERACT WITH PEOPLE.
Shake hands with a solid, firm grip, and look
right into that person's eyes. If your culture has a
different way to greet others, use that form in an
appropriate and polite way. When you meet someone
new, make a good effort to remember the person's
name by repeating it: “Nice to meet you, Wendy.”
Good manners communicate that you respect the other
person, which is the behavior of a mature person.


2. OBSERVE GOOD ONLINE ETIQUETTE. Using good online
etiquette shows that you respect your friends,
family and other people that are hanging out with you
online. It’s a sign of maturity. Keep in mind that a
lot of what you say online can also be seen by people
like potential employers, teachers, and others, so
don’t say things that would embarrass or hurt you.

3. BE HELPFUL. Hold doors, help pick things up, and
offer assistance to anyone who needs it. Consider
being helpful in your community as well, like being a
mentor to a younger student, tutoring, or working at
an animal shelter. When you make others happy,
you’re more likely to feel happy yourself. Serving
others rather than just yourself is a very mature
behavior.

4. AVOID TRYING TO BE CENTER OF ATTENTION ALL THE TIME.
When you constantly take over conversations
and talk about yourself all of the time instead of
giving other people a chance to talk, it shows disrespect
and immaturity. Showing a genuine interest in the
interests and experiences of others can make you seem
more mature and less self-centered. You might also
learn something new or develop a new respect for
someone based on what you hear.

5. ACCEPT BOTH COMPLIMENTS AND CRITICISM WITH MATURITY. If somebody compliments you, say
"thank you" and leave it at that. If someone criticizes
you, be polite and say something "Okay, I'll definitely
think it over." Maybe the criticism isn't valid, but
handling it politely makes you look mature in the
moment.

YOU CAN DROP MORE

Guess it appeard somwere up there but still wanna stress it ou DON'T BE EGOTISTICAL AND EGOCENTRIC

So Buhari is immature?

Reading this, I think I'm 95% matured already. Nice one.

ALKARULEZZ:
So Buhari is immature

Hey, young man, have a little respect.

osesology:

Hey, young man, have a little respect.

Hey! Young man, be mature.. I only asked a question.

ALKARULEZZ:
Hey! Young man, be mature.. I only asked a question.

It's not the question am concerned with...it's the motive behind the question and the person being refered to. So like I said before, show some respect.

osesology:

It's not the question am concerned with...it's the motive behind the question and the person being refered to. So like I said before, show some respect.

What's the motive behind the question?

ALKARULEZZ:
So Buhari is immature?

The thing tire me self

I think I think this is Frontpage material.

slevin1:
I think I think this is Frontpage material.

When I see things that make front page I wonder when mine will.

Or is there any preference?