My Approach to dealing with peer pressure comes with alot of challenges. Handling peer pressure is a very hard task for most people now. For me, I know the kinds of friends I keep, because bad communication, corrupts good manners. Inorder to choose circles, I must know my values. I start by being clear about what I love, believe in and what matters to me. It's only when you know your principles, directions, and values, then it can be very easy for you to say “no” without feeling guilty or uncertain about your peers opinions.
Also, I think before acting, because I don't like rushing things just because everyone else is doing it. This alone has become the trend of the town. Everyone now wants to feel among, do what their friends are doing, enjoy lifestyles, use trending phones, and lots more. I always take a moment to think about the possible consequences and it has really helped me to avoid regrets later. Being confident is a key. I stand very firm in my decision, even when people talk less of my decision and I keep pushing.
I choose friends wisely, surrounding myself with people who respect my choices and don’t make me feel bad for being different. Positive friends make it easier to resist negative influence. There was a time in my life that I felt too pressured by my friends, i quietly find a polite excuse and walked away and distracted myself from them.
My advise for everyone here is to say "no" to negative influence from friends and peers, because of your personal values, self-respect, commitment to your long-term goals. You should learn how to stand firm and strong in your beliefs, even when it's difficult, allows you to act in your own best interest instead of just seeking social acceptance. Here comes the end of my post.. Thank you all for reading.🤗
