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How do enable myself to stop being peer pressured into doing things that I don't want to do?

Profile: peacefulPup71
peacefulPup71 on Apr 24, 2018
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I have learned that peer pressure never ends, however, I surround myself with people who enjoy doing the things I enjoy and not the things that could assist in the destructive side of me.
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Profile: LittleMissJoy
LittleMissJoy on Jan 22, 2019
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The best thing a person can do in this situation is learning and having the courage to say no. While it's normal for your friends and the people around to experiment, if you don't feel like doing that thing that everyone else seems to be doing then build up the courage to either walk away or say no. If the people your around make you feel bad or make fun of you for saying no then it's best you re consider the kind of friends that you have because, a good friend would accept your choice and support you for saying no.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Aug 3, 2020
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Peer pressure can be a difficult thing to deal with, despite people saying you can just say "no." The most important thing you need to do is constantly remind yourself of your own values, interests, and priorities and vow to yourself to stick by them. And don't worry if it's hard to do so at first, it takes time to overcome peer pressures, so be patient with yourself. And another major factor is the friends you spend time with. Find friends (and stay close to friends you already have) who value and treasure you for who you are and love you, despite your differences in interests. Additionally, it helps to find friends who have the same values and interests you have.
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