Childish Habits I’ve Outgrown: Lessons from My Younger Self.

There are quite a few things I did in the past that I now consider childish.

Refusing to admit when I was wrong is definitely one of the most childish things I did back then. At the time, admitting fault felt like defeat, like I was giving the other person power over me. Instead of just saying, "I was wrong," I would rather argue endlessly, make excuses, or even shift the blame onto someone else.

There were times when I clearly knew I messed up, but instead of owning up to it, I acted like nothing happened or tried to justify my actions. Sometimes, I would even get defensive and turn the argument around, making it seem like the other person was at fault. Looking back, it was such an immature way to handle things, and I’ve come to realize that accepting my mistakes doesn’t make me weak—it actually makes me more responsible.

Another thing I did that I now find childish was how I reacted when someone refused to give me something. If I asked for something—whether it was money, food, or even a favor—and the person said no, I would immediately take it to heart. I’d start acting cold toward them, forming unnecessary attitudes, and in some cases, I would even stop talking to them completely. It didn’t matter if they had a good reason for not giving me what I wanted—I just felt entitled and believed they should have given me what I asked for. Now, I realize how childish that was. Nobody owes me anything, and I’ve learned to accept "no" without feeling offended or holding grudges.

Lastly, I had this habit of keeping malice. If I had an issue with someone, especially a friend, I would completely cut them off and refuse to talk to them for months. I remember a particular incident in JSS3 when I had a small argument with a close friend. Instead of talking things out, I just decided I wasn’t going to speak to him anymore. And I didn’t—for months! Looking back, that was so unnecessary. I let my pride get in the way and acted like I didn’t care, when in reality, I did. Now, I understand that communication is key, and holding grudges only wastes time and ruins good relationships.

There are probably many other things I did that I would find childish now, but these are the ones that stand out the most. Growth is funny because, at the time, I thought I was acting "mature," but looking back, I realize I was just being young and inexperienced. The good thing is that I’ve learned from these behaviors, and I now handle situations in a much better way.

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