We’ve all come to this point in our life. You’re a young adult, maybe you’re in college or maybe you’re in the workforce, but either way you are an adult. Naturally, as you get older you go through new experiences, ones your mother warned you would happen. You essentially grow up, but I don’t think some people understand what this means.
So we’re going to start off with the definition of growing up. Merriam-Webster states that growing up means "to grow toward or arrive at full stature or physical or mental maturity."
So obviously, we have already arrived at full stature or we are pretty much there, but it’s the mental maturity that we need to talk about.
Mental Maturity
We are adults. With that being said, why are you spreading rumors, starting drama and taking things so harshly? The world is a harsh place to live in, so making it a big deal makes it worse for the rest of us. Drama does not help anything, it makes things worse and it’s annoying to put up with. As my momma says, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." It's quite simple really. No one has time for your drama. GROW UP!
Responsibility
Growing up also means gaining more and more responsibilities. Things like doing your laundry, taking out the trash out to the garbage can when it’s full, getting your work done, cleaning your dishes and managing your money. With a job, schoolwork, a social life and keeping up your health, that’s a lot of responsibility. Even I cringe at it sometimes, but it has to be done. It’s on you to study and get your work done. If you take the trash out of the can and leave it on the floor for three days, it’s your responsibility to take it out. Don’t half ass it and leave it for someone else. If you dirty all your dishes and proceed to use others' dishes, well you get to clean them all. It’s your responsibility to do it, not theirs. It's not their fault you used their dishes. Be respectful and clean them.
Being responsible also means being responsible for yourself and your actions. If you fail a test, don't blame it on your teacher. Blame yourself. You are the one who didn't pick up the book until the night before the test. If you mess up or say something wrong, own up to it. My momma also said, "sometimes the truth hurts." Momma was right. The truth does hurt, but if you want the truth that's what you're gonna get. There is no walking on eggshells for the benefit of your emotions. They want the truth? Give it to them straight and move on with your life! Being truthful is a part of integrity and… you guessed it, growing up!
On the other hand, if people accuse you of things that you have not done, don’t apologize for that mess.
Friendships
We have all discovered that growing up means losing friendships along the way. People are put in your life to help you, whether that means for a long time or just for a season. The people that have hurt you have taught you lessons that in the end have helped you. Friends teach you about heartbreak, drama, love, backstabbing, lying, cheating, being used and taken for granted, and so much more. You learn from your mistakes, find better friends and...
GROW UP!
