Peer Pressure

I thought I'd do a post that's a little more serious than our everyday recipe or fashion advice post. It's something we all face, whether we're in high school or we're 40 and working for a well respected firm. Once we're older though we tend to be a lot better at handling the situation. As a teenager though it can be very hard to overcome and it's sad to say most girls and even boys will succumb to peer pressure and inevitably do something they will regret or don't want to do. I know it can be tough, trust me I've had to deal with it a lot growing up! But I'm going to give you a couple of way to help the situation you're being pressure into something you're not comfortable with.

The first part is Responding to your peers

• Nicely but firmly tell them how you feel - I know it sounds corny but let them know what is going on is upsetting you.

Secondly Avoid the situation

• There's no need to get involved in fights. Some people go seeking after arguments but its not necessary.
• Walk away. It's as simple as that. All in all people can only pressure you into doing something if you let them, so know that you are strong enough to say no.

And probably the most important Build your self confidence

• Know what is right for you, and what you want to and feel comfortable doing.
• Believe in yourself - no self doubting. You are capable of anything, including standing for what you believe in.

You need to be comfortable enough and confident enough in yourself to say NO. You are better than them, no one should force someone into doing something they don't want to do. You are strong, you are beautiful and you do exactly what you want to do, regardless of what anyone else says.


People are often mean to other over silly issues such as jealousy or intimidation. So when someone is mean to you, just think about all the time they've spent thinking about you, You make your own happiness. Believe in that every second of every day and if someone is causing you pain, you don't need them. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice.


Love Gi and P xx