Preventing Peer Pressure

There is no way to stop peer pressure, but there are ways to prevent it.This includes: saying no like you mean it. If the person pressuring you has been persistent, tell them ‘no.’ and refuse to go further on the matter. If they continue, be repetitive and back up ‘no.’ with a biting positive statement such as “I like knowing I have a long way before my death, I don’t want to push myself further down the line”. If you are unable to resist around the pressures, leave. It is not healthy to be around that kind of bad energy. 

Other ways to prevent peer pressure include getting a friend whom shares your values and will be able to back you up, confront them about the situation, consider it and think about the possible consequences of your actions, seek support, speak out and evaluate your friendships. These things are infinitely important in order to avoid and/or prevent peer pressure. 

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