Characteristics of True Adulthood

Characteristics of True Adulthood

• A mature person is a someone who . . .
• Accepts criticism gratefully. Being honestly glad for an opportunity to improve
• Does not indulge in self-pity. Has begun to feel the laws of compensation operating in all life.
• Does not expect special consideration from anyone.
• Controls temper.
• Meets emergencies with poise.
• feelings are not easily hurt.
• Accepts the responsibility of own acts without trying to “alibi’.
• Has outgrown the ‘all or nothing’ stage. Recognizes that no person or situation is wholly good or wholly bad. And begins to appreciate the golden rule.
• Is not impatient at reasonable delays
• Have learned they are not the arbiter of the universe and that must often adjust to other people and their convenience
• Is a good loser can endure defeat and disappointment without whining or complaining.
• Does not worry unduly about things he cannot help.
• Is not given to boasting or “showing off” in socially unacceptable ways.
• Is honestly glad when others enjoy success or good fortune.
• Has outgrown envy and jealousy.
• Is open-minded enough to listen thoughtfully to the opinions of others.
• Is not a chronic ‘faultfinder’.
• Plans things in advance rather than trusting to the inspiration of the moment.