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3 Childish Instincts I Still Need to Outgrow
<p>Growing older is automatic. Growing up isn't.</p><p>I've noticed there are a few childish instincts I still haven't completely grown out of. I’m just better at hiding them now. 😂</p><p>In this episode, I unpack three:</p><p><strong>I want it now.</strong><br><strong>What about me?!</strong><br><strong>I'm telling!</strong></p><p>They show up differently as adults—in impatience, comparison, envy, gossip, and avoiding hard conversations—but the instincts aren't all that different.</p><p>Maybe maturity isn't getting to the point where those instincts disappear. Maybe it's getting better at recognizing them when they show up—and learning not to let them drive.</p><p>Because growing older is automatic. Growing up isn't.</p><p><br></p>