You’ve may have heard of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, but what about the benefits of being an old soul?
Old souls are so much more than the stereotypical academic eccentric in tweed.
I can attest to not owning a single piece of said tweed in my wardrobe!
And while of course, as with any personality trait, there are negatives to having a soul older than your years; there’s plenty of positives too!
In this article, we’ll be taking a closer look at the benefits of being an old soul by peeling back the layers of assumption and stereotyping.
So, without further ado, let’s get into the benefits of being an old soul!
To Know The Benefits, Let’s Be Clear On What An Old Soul Is
First things first, for those who aren’t in the know or are a touch forgetful, let’s recap what an old soul is.
An old soul is someone who has a soul, or inward personality, which is far older than their physical age or outward experience.
Of course, as with all personality traits, the signs of an old soul can manifest in different ways from person to person.
If you want to know if you might be an old soul check out this article 7 Signs You’re An Old Soul.
In general, however, old souls tend to be introverts whose interests shun trends and pop culture.
This may be because said interest is niche, but may also be because they are those of a bygone era.
Because they view the world in a different and deeper way, old souls also communicate in a way that sets them apart from the rest of their friendship group.
They may act older or wiser than their years and have an air of authority which means that they are usually the first that others go to for advice or counsel.
Old souls are less common in the mainstream or world of celebrity, but some high-profile examples include Jeff Goldblum, Tom Hanks, Doris Day, Greta Thunberg, and Stephen Fry.
I did this article on Famous Old Souls if you want to check that out.
Anyway here we go…
9 Benefits of Being an Old Soul
There are far more than just 9 benefits of being an old soul which will vary from person to person depending on individual circumstances.
However, the entries on this list are some of the most common and universal perks to having a soul that is older than your years.
While all of us are likely to have one or two old soul traits, true old souls will likely resonate with many of the points on this list.
Benefit #1: You Possess a Natural Aura of Mature Authority
This can be both a blessing and a curse but let’s focus on the many positives of this inherent old soul trait.
The most notable feature of being an old soul is acting or giving off the vibe that you’re older than your years.
This means that in a group setting you often have a greater level of authority than your peers; some of whom may actually be older than you.
While for some having people turn to you for the final decision or for advice can be stressful, as old souls have a strong sense of intuition this means you can often steer your friend group down a good path.
This means that with you at the helm you and your friends can avoid some sticky situations.
It also has some great hidden benefits too, such as the boost in self-esteem that being such a valued member of your friend group gives.
Having a natural maturity even when young is also beneficial when it comes to making yourself heard.
Many young people become frustrated and even disenfranchised because they feel like the older generations do not listen to them and brush them to one side because of their age.
Because of the perceived maturity and authority younger old souls tend to get heard much more easily than their peers.
Benefit #2: You’re Naturally Polite
Being emotionally mature and polite often go hand in hand, and luckily, old souls know that good manners can get you a long way in life.
Sometimes having good manners requires you to place yourself in a secondary or passive position which can be a challenge for those with narcissistic tendencies.
Being polite also often requires emotional sensitivity and even a degree of empathy that most people don’t develop until early-to-mid adulthood.
By understanding the role of politeness and manners within society old souls are able to ensure that they’re always viewed in a positive light (take Tom Hanks for an example) and are therefore usually much-beloved within their work and social circles.
Being polite also benefits old souls when it comes to opportunities for life and career progression.
Because they are typically viewed so positively and are easy to get along with, old souls may be singled out for opportunities or promotions more swiftly than their peers.
Benefit #3: You Don’t Live in a Material World
Probably the best thing about being an old soul is that the material world has little to no…
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