When it comes to peer-pressure, most of us may think of it as something all of us have faced in our teenage years, one way or the other. But seldom do we consider the multi-dimensional role it plays in our adulthood- we may not recognize it, but it is omnipresent.
One
prevalent myth deals with the definition of peers that it only consists of individuals
from one’s friend circle. But the truth is that peers encapsulate almost every individual,
belonging to any age group, who has an influence on our lives and how we make a
particular decision. They may be our friends, family members, siblings,
colleagues or even our relatives in that case.
What
is most important is how we deal with these fluctuating and ever- persuasive
pressures in our day to day lives, especially when one is going through the
arduous process of preparing for highly competitive examinations. This
pressure can be positive or negative in nature. Indulging with a group of
students of similar interest can turn out to be quite fruitful as being in the
company of intellectuals, primarily those, who are focused and determined
towards their ultimate goal will only affect one positively since now he/she will
be much more motivated to work hard and achieve better due to a continuously
evolving knowledge base. Whilst, it may sound lucrative to defer the
assignments for now and hang out with friends; it will only have a negative
impact in the long run.
Hence,
it is very essential to recognize what kind of pressure one is dealing with at
a given moment. It is us, who will decide how and to what extent someone can
influence our values, beliefs and decision making capabilities. Making the
right choices by trusting one’s own experiences is far more credible than just
going with the flow. There will always be someone out there to dominate your
perception and beliefs.
It
is genuinely important to not let go of our values and norms under any kind of
pressure. Thinking straight and doing absolutely what your brain and heart
tells you to takes a lot of courage and many of us may lack that. But, to
acknowledge the righteous and moving in the right direction with determination will
only help one to stand tall.
For
any aspirant to maintain a focused approach, good mental health is a must. It
involves making choices based on the values that one has developed through
thinking independently (may include some positive influence from role model and
well-wishers). But when one acts in ways
that are different from their core values, the self-esteem is hurt and they end
up making the wrong choices which affects their mental health negatively and in
return, the ultimate results.
Thus, reflect
what you believe and think about what you want for yourself in the future by
being assertive with your choices, making friends from diversified backgrounds,
being mindful , learning from mistakes and working towards your goal with
utmost dedication and perseverance.
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