1. Self-awareness
Maturity grows from a seed of awareness; an awareness of the self and the actions you take. Being self-aware means you are able to look at yourself through the eyes of an observer. You can take a somewhat neutral stance to watch your thoughts, actions, and emotions before applying a rational filter to them. Essentially, self-awareness is about building up an understanding of your personality; its strengths and weakness, its potential and limitations, and every little nuance.2. Self-control
Once you have established a robust awareness of yourself, you are better positioned to exert a degree of self-control. You can identify urges that build up within your mind and resist the temptation to act on them. This might, for example, be the difference between getting angry and remaining calm when someone does something you dislike. A mature person is better placed to show restraint towards things that might be detrimental to their short or long term wellbeing. They can triumph over some of the more self-destructive behaviors by recognizing them for what they are.3. Accountability
When you reach a certain level of maturity, you grasp what a great responsibility it is to be human. You accept that we are all accountable for our own choices and the wider impact they may have on the world. The belief that things happen to you is eroded and replaced with a proactive mindset that understands the consequences of your actions. No longer will you live passively among the world; you take strides to change to your situation where necessary so that you can live conscientiously.4. Humility
Even though you appreciate the importance of each decision you take, you remain a humble and modest person. You never take yourself to be above others, regardless of your status, wealth, power, or influence. You know that, when it comes down to it, we are all born equal and we all die equal. You refrain from letting any personal success go to your head and you treat people fairly and respectfully whatever capacity it may be in.5. Self-acceptance
Mature people are able to accept themselves for who they are; they practice kindness even in the face of their shortcomings. You can seek to improve yourself and grow as an individual, but maturity allows you to take your present situation and all the past events that have led to it and make peace with them. It is only when you are able to accept where you are now that you can plan your path for the future.
6. Gratitude
Alongside acceptance of yourself comes a sense of gratitude for all of the wonderful things that exist in your life. You develop the ability to see the immense benefits and value of both big and the small. You are thankful for the people with whom you spend your time, the basic needs that are met daily, the experiences you enjoy, and the gift of life itself. You never take things for granted because you appreciate that not everyone is so fortunate.7. Compassion
A side effect of being grateful is that you feel more empathy and concern for others. A mature soul can’t help but wish well upon those around them and try to help in any way they can. They are more attuned to the interconnectedness of everything and so feel the pain of others as if it were there own. This drives them towards charity of all kinds as they seek to spread love and positivity throughout society. They are wholehearted givers who rarely seek reward or recognition for the kindness they show.