Most times, people see peer pressure in a negative light. I think peer pressure isn't necessarily bad. It depends on how you take it and how you react to it.
When I face peer pressure regarding something, first, I don't let it get to me. I don't let it make me take irrational decisions. Rather, I analyse things. I ask myself, what is the pressure all about? Is it about something positive?
If the peer pressure is about achieving something huge, or making more money, I let it motivate me to work harder. It would fuel my desire to keep pushing to achieve something similar or more. I don't get envious, rather I get motivated and pumped up. I tell myself, if this person can do it, I can do it.
However, I don't turn it into an absolute situation. I don't let myself become the kind of guy who does any and everything, even if it will be immoral, just because of peer pressure. I won't become bitter just because I'm bent on attaining a level because of peer pressure.
In fact, I think that peer pressure should only motivate you, it shouldn't drive you. What should drive you should be your desire to make things better for yourself.
We live in a world where people like to show off. On social media, you see people showing off and even displaying fake lifestyle. Some people see such things online and begin to feel pressured. Because of the pressure, they get involved in illegal things that usually end up badly for them or they put themselves in unfortunate situations.
There's a place for moderation. Life is in levels. For you to achieve something or to attain a level in life, there are stages on has to go through, work to be done. No one achieves great things without going through systems and levels. Also, no one achieves great things without putting in the work and being patient.
Everyone has their time and your time will definitely come. This is why we as individuals have to be patient and prepare for when the opportunity comes.
One thing about me that my friends can't pressure me to do something I don't want to. No matter how hard they try, it just won't work. I just politely tell them that I'm not interested and that's it. My friends know that I'm that rigid and peer pressure doesn't get to me that way, and they stop trying to convince me.
Wow!!! I’ve honestly never looked at it this way. Thank you for sharing this, I learnt something.
Wow, reading this gives me another meaning of peer pressure, I totally agree with you not all peer pressure are negative, some actually help you do better. Thanks for sharing.