108 Names of Goddess Laxmi

Goddess Laxmi Names

Names Meaning 1 Prakruti  Nature  2 Vikruti  Multi Faced Nature  3 Vidya  Wisdom  4 Sarvabhootahi  One Who Grants Universal Pleasures  5 Shraddha  Goddess Of Wealth  6 Vibhuti  The Celestial Goddess  7 Surabhi  The Omnipresent Goddess  8 Paramatmika  One Who Has Nectar Like Speech  9 Vachi  One Who Resides On The Lotus  10 Padmalaya  Lotus  11 Padma  Goddess Of Purity  12 Shuchi  Auspicious  13 Swaha  One Who Dispels Inauspiciousness  14 Swadha  Goddess Of Nectar  15 Sudha  Personification Of Gratitude  16 Dhanya  One Who Has Golden Appearance  17 Hiranmayi  Goddess Of Wealth And Prosperity  18 Lakshmi  One Who Gains Strenght Day After Day  19 Nityapushta  One Who Is Radiant Faced  20 Vibha  One Who Has Radiance Like The Sun  21 Aditi  One Who Answers Prayers  22 Deetya  Flame Like  23 Deepta  Goddess Of Earth  24 Vasudha  Protector Of Earth  25 Vasudharini  Lotus  26 Kamala  Consort Of Lord Vishnu  27 Kantha  Attractive Eyed Goddess  28 Kamakshi  One Who Emerges From The Lotus  29 Kamalasambhava  One Who Grants Good Wishes  30 Anugrahaprada  Goddess Of Wisdom  31 Buddhi  Sinless Or Pure Goddess  32 Anagha  Consort Of Lord Vishnu  33 Harivallabhi  One Who Dispels Sorrows  34 Ashoka  Goddess Of Nectar  35 Amrutha  Radiant Faced  36 Deepa  One Who Removes Worldly Troubles 37 Lokashokavinashini  One Who Establishes Eternal Law  38 Dharmanilaya  Compassionate Goddess  39 Karuna  Universal Mother  40 Lokamatri  Lover Of Lotus  41 Padmapriya  42 Padmahasta  One Who Has Lotus Like Hands  43 Padmakshya  One Who Has Lotus Like Eyes  44 Padmasundari  Beautiful Like The Lotus  45 Padmodbhava  One Who Emerges From The Lotus  46 Padmamukhi  Lotus Faced Goddess  47 Padmanabhapriya  Beloved Of Padmanabha - Lord Vishnu  48 Ramaa  Pleaser Of Lord Vishnu  49 Padmamaladhara  One Who Wears The Lotus Garland  50 Devi  Goddess  51 Padmini  Like The Lotus  52 Padmagandhini  One Who Has Fragnance Like The Lotus  53 Punyagandha  The Divine Perfumed Goddess  54 Suprasanna  Compassionate Goddess  55 Prasadabhimukhi  One Who Grants Boons And Wishes  56 Prabha  Goddess With The Radiance Like The Sun  57 Chandravadana  Moon Faced Goddess  58 Chanda  Calm Like The Moon  59 Chandrasahodari  Sister Of The Moon  60 Chaturbhuja  Four Armed Goddess  61 Chandrarupa  Beautiful Like The Moon  62 Indira  Radiant Like The Sun  63 Indusheetala  Pure Like The Moon  64 Ahladajanani  Goddess Who Bestows Happiness  65 Pushti  Goddess Of Health  66 Shiva  Auspicious Goddess  67 Shivakari  Embodiment Of Auspiciousness  68 Satya  Truth  69 Vimala  Pure  70 Vishwajanani  Universal Mother  71 Pushti  Possessor Of Wealth  72 Daridriyanashini  Remover Of Poverty  73 Preeta Pushkarini  Goddess Who Has Pleasing Eyes  74 Shanta  Peaceful Goddess  75 Shuklamalambara  One Who Wears White Clothing  76 Bhaskari  Dazzling Like The Sun 77 Bilvanilaya  One Who Lives Under The Bilva Tree  78 Vararoha  Goddess Who Bestows Wishes And Boons  79 Yashaswini  Goddess Of Fame And Fortune  80 Vasundhara  Daughter Of Mother Earth  81 Udaranga  One Who Has A Beautiful Body  82 Harini  One Who Is Deer Like  83 Hemamalini  One Who Possesses Golden Garlands  84 Dhanadhanyaki  One Who Bestows Wealth  85 Siddhi  Protector  86 Straina Soumya  Showering Goodness On Women  87 Shubhaprada  One Who Grants Auspicious Things  88 Nrupaveshvagathananda  One Who Lives In Palaces  89 Varalakshmi  Granter Of Prosperity  90 Vasuprada  Bestower Of Wealth  91 Shubha  Auspicious Goddess  92 Hiranyapraka  Admist Gold  93 Samudratanaya  Daughter Of The Ocean  94 Jaya  Goddess Of Victory  95 Mangala  Most Auspicious  96 Devi  Diety Or Goddess  97 Vishnuvakshah  One Who Resides In Lord Vishnu's Chest  98 Vishnupatni  Consort Of Lord Vishnu  99 Prasannakshi  Lively Eyed  100 Narayana Samashrita  One Who Seeks Refuge In Lord Narayana  101 Daridriya Dhwamsini  One Who Eliminates Poverty  102 Devlakshmi  Goddess  103 Sarvapadravanivarini  One Who Dispels Unhappiness  104 Navadurga  All Nine Forms Of Durga  105 Mahakali  A Form Of Goddess Kali  106 Brahma-Vishnu-Shivatmika  Goddess In The Form Of Brahma Vishnu Shiva  107 Trikalagyanasampanna  One Is Aware Of Past, Present And Future  108 Bhuvaneshwarya  Supreme Goddess Or Diety

Legends behind Bhai Tika (Tihar)

Tihar

Tihar is the second bigest  festival celebrated  after Dashain in Nepal. It is a five-day festival celebrated in late autumn. It has its unique ways of celebration. Tihar is the five days celebration in Yama Panchak.

When is Tihar this year

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12 Yam Panchak Starts, Dhanwantari Jayanti, Crow Tihar
13 Narak Chaturdashi, Dog Tihar
14 Laxmi Puja, Deepawali, Sukharatri
15 Govardhan Puja, Mhapuja, Nepal Sambat 1137 starts
16 Bhai Tika, Tihar 2016

The Five days of Tihar

Kaag Tihar - Crow Pooja

Kukur Tihar  - Dog Pooja

Gai Tihar or Laxmi Pooja –  Cow or Goddess of Wealth Pooja

Goru Tihar, Govardhan Pooja, Maha Puja, (Aatma pooja) –  Ox Pooja

Bhai Tika, Bhai Dooj - Bother and Sister Pooja

How is Tihar Celebrated

First day - Kag Tihar (Crow Puja)

On the first day of Tihar, crows are worshiped and fed early in the morning. People leave different food items outside for crows to eat. Crow is considered to be the messenger of death. People believe the crow gets the messages to the house in the morning. People worship it to bring good luck themselves.

Second day - Kukur Tihar

The second day of tihar is dedicated to the most loyal friend of mankind. Kukur, the dog, Puja  is done by putting a red tika on dog’s forehead and flower garland around the neck offering him foods and sel roti. Generally male dogs are worshiped. It is said dog can see endangers and the death coming. 

Best countries to study across the world for Nepali Students 2018

Foreign degrees have become the desire of many Nepali students and they have traveling to various countries across the world in droves. Records from the Department of Scholarship at the Ministry of Education Nepal show that the Nepali students have acquired No Objection Letters for 64 countries across the world. However, Australia, Japan, the United States, China, the United Kingdom, India and Germany are popular destinations for Nepali students. The Post profiled some of the most sought-after academic destinations for Nepali students.


Australia

With the third largest international student enrollment, behind only the US and UK, Australia is among the top destinations for Nepali students who are looking for a more comprehensive and cosmopolitan exposure in their educational experience. The number of Nepali students flying to Australia soared between 2007-2009 after the country liberalised visa regulations.

However, the numbers fell remarkably after the Australian government adopted stringent policies while granting student visas. The introduction of a more

streamlined visa policy from March 2012 has led to a rise in figures yet again. According to Narayan Bajaj of Global Reach, the student friendly environment, global recognition of universities and post-study working permit after a two years degree are the main factors behind students’ attraction to Australia.

In the last few decades, Australian education has flourished with many respectable institutions adopting cutting edge curricula. International students will find a number of universities that offer courses at every level in every imaginable field—whether it be medical, technical, management or related to the arts.

There are 42 universities in Australia, including two that are private, and students can apply to the hundreds of colleges affiliated to them. Students going to Australia have the luxury of enrolling in flexible courses at the choice of their institution. Universities under Group 8 are renowned for their academic excellence. These include the Australian National University, Melbourne University, Sydney University, University of Queensland, University of New South Wales, Monash University, University of Western Australia and Adelaide University.

As the education system in Australia is designed to promote creative and independent thinking, it equips students with unique skills and practical learning that can prove to be assets later on in life. Teamwork is emphasised within the classroom and students learn to communicate effectively within the context of a multicultural demographic. With a decade-long experience as a consultant, Buddha Shakya of Australia Studies said that most students are going for post-graduate education in fields like engineering, IT, hospitality and nursing.

Although the fee structure varies among specific courses and universities, Australian education can be acquired at a relatively reasonable price. Students have to spend around Rs 800,000 to Rs 1.3 million per semester as tuition fees and the Australian government has prescribed a living expense of  AUS $18,600 per year. However, most international students manage with less than half that amount. The facility of part-time jobs, including that for a dependent partner, is another factor that lures international students to Australia. Saroj Basnet of Netco Technology said that students should, however, focus on their studies instead of looking for jobs as they can get much better jobs after graduating, if they complete their degree with good results.

New Zealand

Like Australia, New Zealand has revved up its drive to attract more international students, particularly Indians. The result is that the number of nepali students touched 20,000 in 2017. 

Top courses: Engineering and Technology; Tourism; Hospitality; Business Management; Aviation; Life Sciences; Health Studies; Humanities; and Arts.

Tuition fee: Tuition fees can vary widely between universities. Generally, PG studies can cost between $7,000 and $21,000 depending on the course. However, scholarships are available.

Cost of living: A student should be ready to spend $4,500 to $8,000 annually depending on the location and the individual’s lifestyle. The cheapest accommodation comes at about $320 per month.

Job opportunities: Students can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week during semesters and full time during holidays. A student visa can be extended by a year for a job search after studies. However, some job-seekers have found that local candidates are preferred for well-paying jobs.

Advantages: New Zealand is a tourists’ paradise that provides various opportunities for outdoor activities. English is spoken in most parts of the country.

Disadvantages: Extremely cold winters, the 18-hour flight to/from Nepal, and expensive essentials.
 

India

India has been most preferred education destination for Nepali students for a long time. Apart from its proximity to Nepal and affordable tuition fees, the fact that the two countries share a similar culture makes parents feel that it is a secure destination for their children’s higher education. There has been enormous progress in the Indian education system in the last few decades. It has managed to establish itself as a leading education hub in Asia as India has made huge investments in research, laying emphasis on an educated workforce with a commitment to lifelong learning. A world-class education system, with strong government monitoring, makes for a popular destination for Nepali students pursuing higher education. According to SK Nayak from Wide Range Consultancy, most students going to India prefer Engineering and IT, followed by Management and Nursing.

Engineering and IT

Though around 10,000 Plus Two graduates from Nepal aspire to study engineering every year, academic institutions in the country can hardly take in around 4,000, making India a natural and affordable choice to many.

In the last two decades, no country in the world has flourished like India in the field of engineering and IT. Many Indian universities have close ties with the industrial sector, which provides students with exposure to the practical aspects of courses and the possibility of job placements. The cost of a four-year programme ranges from Rs 1 million to Rs 1.5 million, including room and board.

Management

Both BBA and MBA courses of study are attuned to ensuring practical and theoretical skills in students. These programmes enhance a student’s leadership skills through rigorous training, assignments, reports, presentations and group projects, all in order to build skills that will be crucial in real life business situations. The courses are designed to develop entrepreneurship in students so that they can start and run businesses of their own. India is also an attractive destination for other management courses like Bachelors in Hotel and Hospitality Management and Bachelors in Travel and Tourism Management. A two-year MBA programme costs around Rs 500,000 and over Rs 1 million for a four-year BBA.

Nursing

Nursing courses in India started in late 1880’s. Since then, they have grown in number and quality. Medical Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing and Psychiatric Nursing are some of the nursing courses available in India. Due to the limited availability of seats for nursing in Nepal, many students choose India, mostly in the southern state of Bangalore. On average, students pay around Rs 700,000 to Rs 1 million, including room and board, for nursing courses.

Japan

After the US, UK and Australia, Nepali students choose Japan as their destination. Academic programmes in Japan are liked by thousands of young Nepalis. Japan’s success in modernising the country and its advancement in science and technology in a short time are luring international students for higher studies.

 

Japanese language training

All students eyeing admissions in Japanese colleges/universities have to get through Japanese language training. The language course is determined according to the capacity of students, ranging from 12 to 24 months. Since most universities teach students in Japanese, mastering the language is a must for further education. Conducted for 20 hours a week, language classes cost between Rs 800,000 to Rs 1 million per year, inclusive of accommodation.

 
Post-Japanese language
 

After Japanese language training, students are eligible to apply for undergraduate or graduate level courses. Most language schools in Nepal take care of the application process to help prospective students enroll at Japanese colleges/universities. “Students first go to language school for around one year and then go to respective universities to find the subject of their interest,” said Rama Kandel of the Nepal Japan Sewa Centre.

Popular courses

BBA and MBA programmes, run by Japanese universities, have been popular among Nepali students. Various universities based in different Japanese cities concentrate on management programmes. The plus point is that students applying for Management courses can change their core subjects according to their interest. Students can choose Finance, Economics or Business Communications as their majors. Another popular programme offered by Japanese universities is Hotel Management.

A large majority of Nepali students is interested in technical education. Japan, a leading country for innovation and technology, is also a mecca for students pursuing technical courses. Japanese engineering degrees are world class and focuses on pragmatic approaches. Fieldworks assigned by professors help students develop technological antenna. Other popular courses include Software Development, Animation and Design. “Technical courses are drawing Nepali students. By acquiring technical degrees, students can find good jobs, even after returning to Nepal,” said Kandel.

Germany

While the United States, Australia, India and Japan are the most popular destinations for Nepali students going abroad, education opportunities in Germany are emerging as a popular choice for their unique feature that every level of education is free. The majority of German universities provide courses free of cost as all the academic institutions are state-funded. Though there are some universities and colleges that charge fees, they are far lower when compared to many other countries.

41 Inspirational quotations For Youth

“If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in bed with a mosquito.”
– Betty Reese

“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.”
– Abraham Lincoln

“Don’t worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.”
– Abraham Lincoln

“We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it.”
– Abraham Lincoln

“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”
– Albert Einstein

“Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value.”
– Albert Einstein

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”
– Anne Frank

“Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself. Because it’s only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realize your true potential.”
-Barack Obama

“If you’re walking down the right path and you’re willing to keep walking, eventually you’ll make progress.”
-Barack Obama

“When people go to work, they shouldn’t have to leave their hearts at home.”
– Betty Bender


“If I were given the opportunity to present a gift to the next generation, it would be the ability for each individual to learn to laugh at himself.”
– Charles M. Schulz

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better.  It’s not.”
– Dr. Seuss

“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.”
– e. e. cummings

“The leadership instinct you are born with is the backbone. You develop the funny bone and the wishbone that go with it.”
– Elaine Agather

“Self-development is a higher duty than self-sacrifice.”
– Elizabeth Cady Stanton

“Bite off more than you can chew, then chew it.”
– Ella Williams

“I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen”
– Frank Lloyd Wright

”The important work of moving the world forward does not wait to be done by perfect men.”
– George Eliot

“I found that the men and women who got to the top were those who did the jobs they had in hand, with everything they had of energy and enthusiasm and hard work.”
– Harry S. Truman

“Do not hire a man who does your work for money, but him who does it for love of it.”
– Henry David Thoreau

“If the laborer gets no more than the wages which his employer pays him, he is cheated, he cheats himself.”
– Henry David Thoreau

“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.”
– Henry David Thoreau

“When a dog runs at you, whistle for him”
– Henry David Thoreau

“Goodness is the only investment that never fails.”
– Henry David Thoreau

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
– John Quincy Adams

“Each of us has a spark of life inside us, and our highest endeavor ought to be to set off that spark in one another.”
– Kenny Ausubel

“What should young people do with their lives today? Many things, obviously. But the most daring thing is to create stable communities in which the terrible disease of loneliness can be cured.”
– Kurt Vonnegut

“A man’s character may be learned from the adjectives which he habitually uses in conversation.
– Mark Twain

“I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catchers mitt on both hands.  You need to be able to throw something back.”
– Maya Angelou

“The world belongs to the energetic.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Enthusiasm is the mother of effort, and without it nothing great was ever achieved.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Do not be too timid and squeamish about your reactions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Few will have the greatness to bend history itself; but each of us can work to change a small portion of events, and in the total of all those acts will be written the history of this generation.”
– Robert F. Kennedy

“Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it because it stands on the shoulders of that generation. You will have opportunities beyond anything we’ve ever known.”
– Ronald Reagan

“Find a need and fill it.”
– Ruth Stafford Peale

“We can always live on less when we have more to live for.”
– S. Stephen McKenney

“We must remember that one determined person can make a significant difference, and that a small group of determined people can change the course of history.”
– Sonia Johnson

“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
– Theodore Roosevelt

“Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.”
-Thomas Edison

“I’m a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.”
– Thomas Jefferson

“Leaders are people who do the right thing; managers are people who do things right.”
– Warren G. Bennis

Please comment with your own favorite quotations to add to the list. I’d love to hear what gets you up and running, and doing what you do best!

Reviews on iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus

Ahead of the launch of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, many media sites were given a chance to go hands-on with the new devices. In general, reviewers thought the devices were "terrific" and offered a great foundation for the future, but most didn't think they were an essential upgrade.

The Verge, for example, says non-adopters "won't actually be missing out on much," while Mashable's review was a bit more favorable, calling the iPhone 7 a "worthwhile upgrade" and highlighting the ultra fast processors, the battery life, and the stereo speakers. According to Mashable, the water resistance is "pretty awesome" and held up well.

TechCrunch wasn't a fan of the new Taptic Engine, and said it makes it feel like the entire bottom half of the phone is clicking, but the site praised the cameras, calling them the "best portable cameras ever made." TechCrunch also saw significant scratching on the Jet Black model, even after just a week of use.

MacRumors also went hands-on with the iPhone 7 Plus and shared some of our first impressions of the device. We're fans of the impressive camera and the new Home button.

37 Countries where Nepalese Can Visit Without visa

Nepal is one of the visa-exempt countries and its passport ranks the 90th passport in the world. As a result, Nepalese can travel to over 37 countries without making any prior visa arrangement; they obtain visa on arrival or enter without visa. Travelling to these over 37 countries does not have to be stressful.

If you are well  aware of their visa requirements which include having a valid Nepalese passport. We always suggest you make additional enquiries from the embassy of the country you intend to visit before  taking a trip to them. Nepalese can now kill the gloomy mood of living in one country their entire by visiting some of these countries which they have gained free access to. Scroll down to view the countries you can visit with a valid Nepalese passport.

• Bolivia: Visa on arrival -90 days
• Burundi: i Visa on arrival – 30 days; obtainable at Bujumbura International Airport
• Cambodia: Visa on arrival – 30 days
• Cape Verde: Visa on arrival
• Comoros: Visa on arrival
• Djibouti: Visa on arrival
• Dominica: Visa not required – 21 days
• Gambia: Visa not required – 90 days
• Guinea-Bissau: Visa on arrival – 90 days
• Haiti: Visa not required – 3 months
• India: Freedom of movement; Nepalese citizens may live and work freely in India under the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship.
• Kenya: Visa on arrival – 90 days
• Laos: Visa on arrival – 30 days
• Madagascar: Visa on arrival – 90 days
• Malawi: Visa not required – 90 days
• Maldives: Visa on arrival – 30 days
• Mali: Visa on arrival
• Mauritania: Visa on arrival
• Micronesia: Visa not required – 30 days
• Mozambique: Visa on arrival – 30 days
• Myanmar: eVisa – 28 days. eVisa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports.
• Pakistan: Visa not required – 1 month
• Palau: Visa on arrival – 30 days
• Philippines: Visa not required – 30 days
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Visa not required – 30 days
• Samoa: Entry Permit on arrival – 60 days
• Serbia: Visa required -Visa free for a maximum stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states and the United States.
• Seychelles: Visitor’s Permit on arrival – 1 month
• Singapore: Visa on arrival – 30 days
• Somalia: Visa required -Visa on arrival for 30 days, provided an invitation letter issued by the sponsor has been submitted to the Airport Immigration Department at least 2 days before arrival.
• Sri Lanka: Electronic Travel Authorization – 30 days; must hold return or onward ticket
• Tanzania: Visa on arrival – 3 months
• Timor-Leste: Visa on arrival – 30 days
• Togo : Visa on arrival – 7 days
• Tuvalu: Visa on arrival – 1 month
• Uganda: Visa on arrival

Source: Listabuzz.com

Peer Pressure

Take a look around the next time you’re in school/collages, at  outings, or at the movies with friends — the people you see around you make up your “peer group.” They’re the people you see just about every day. They’re sympathetic to your situation with the ’rents, teachers,  siblings and many more because they’re going through the same things you are. Having a peer group means that you get to hang out with people who totally get you and, even better, give you some independence from adults.

A peer group can encourage you to do good things like help others, try new things, or just kick back. Who doesn’t love an afternoon of pizza and hanging out with pals? But your peers can just as easily try to make you do things that you would never normally do and could potentially harm you. When that happens, what can you do?

The easiest way to deal with peer pressure — the bad kind at least — is to avoid it altogether. Surround yourself with people you like, who like you, and who like doing things you like doing (things that won’t get you grounded for life), and you’ll be far less likely to become a victim of peer pressure. But there is more you can do.

Why is my buddy trying to pressure me? I thought we were friends!

Chances are, your friend is  feeling the same pressure you feel. Your friend might not even notice how uncomfortable it’s making you. Next time you say ‘no,’ you can say something like, “I’ve already told you I don’t want to. I wish you would stop trying to get me to change my mind.” You can explain that you feel dissed when your friend steamrolls over your refusal.

Hopefully, she or he will apologize and stop. If not, you might want to give your friend a little space. It’s not worth it to hang around with people who don’t treat you well or respect you and your decisions.
It can be hard to go against the grain and resist social pressure. Here are some tips to make it easier.

Be prepared. Think through situations ahead of time. Plan how you’d say ‘no’ if someone offered you a cigarette, a drink, or a ride with someone who shouldn’t be driving. You can even practice saying them in the mirror. That way, if you find yourself in that situation and you barely have to think, you’ll come off cool and collected, and the folks who are pressuring you will be less likely to push back after you say no.

Avoid it. Try to avoid bad peer pressure by spending time with friends who don’t make you uncomfortable or try to get you to do things you don’t want to.

You can also avoid places where you feel uncomfortable. For example, if a teammate wants to meet in the parking lot to smoke before basketball practice, tell them you have something else to do, but you’ll see them when practice starts. If friends are hanging out at someone’s house before a dance—without any parents around—and you’re worried that they might be up to something, suggest grabbing something to eat at a restaurant. Or, tell them you’ll meet them at the dance.

Be proud. If someone’s trying to get you to do something you know you shouldn’t, or something that makes you feel nervous, say ‘no.’ And be proud that you’re being strong and doing what’s right for you. Stand up straight, make eye contact, and don’t be apologetic for your actions. Rather, you should feel good about what you are doing.

Be a good friend. Don’t ever put a friend in a situation where they feel bad about not wanting to do something that you might want to do. If someone’s trying to pressure your friend, help him or her stand up. You can say, “No thanks. We don’t do that,” or, “Sorry, we’re on our way to go to the mall.”

Stand up for what’s right.

Have you ever been in a situation where your friends started making cruel jokes about someone else at your school? Maybe it was someone who just didn’t seem to “fit in”, or someone with a physical or mental disability. Perhaps you were the one on the receiving end of the laughter.
Making fun of someone else isn’t cool. It hurts. It hurts the person being ridiculed because they’re being rejected for who they are. It hurts the person dishing out the abuse because it lowers his or her character. And it hurts the heart of God who made each person in His own image.

You can be the one who steps in to stop the laughter. If your friends start picking on someone else, speak up and change the conversation or defend the person who’s being ridiculed. Standing by and saying nothing is as good as joining the others.

Remember – speaking up for the Sanctity of Life includes respecting the dignity of every human being regardless of skin color, weight, or other physical or mental traits. Resolve to stand up for others and go against the flow. Those who desperately need a friend will never forget you.

Why do the people who pressure me care if I say yes or not?

Sometimes we discover things, and they’re so cool we want our friends to share them with us — like how your friends might rave about a new book or sport. Sometimes, though, if friends are doing something they know they shouldn’t be doing, they might want other people to go along so they don’t feel so bad. There is usually safety in numbers, but in this case, there isn’t. Six people can get just as hooked on cigarettes, or in as much trouble with their parents, as one person can.

Do the Smart Thing

To do the smart thing when your pals are pressuring you, look at both sides and weight your options. Your friends may make a convincing case to skip class. But what if you miss a important lecture ? And then your parents find out? Is it worth ruining your grade and getting in trouble with your parents?
You should also realize that what you do may affect someone else in ways you never thought possible. Skipping out on your chores to hang with your friends seems fun, but what if your mom’s friend slips on the wet leaves you didn’t gather and takes a bad fall? Before you go along with the will of the crowd, ask yourself: What can go wrong? Can something good come out of this? Knowing when and how to say ‘no’ will help you to back out when your buds are trying to convince you to do something that could get you busted.

Peer Pressure: How to deal with it and stand up for what’s right!

Peer pressure is all around you. As a teenager you want to fit in and be part of the majority. Look at your friends. Are you styleing your hair the same way or maybe have the same brand of clothes on? Even if you don’t, I’m sure you enjoy the same things and that’s why you’re friends. your peers are one of the greatest influences in your life, but they can also be the quickest to pressure you into something you don’t want to do. Whether a friend wants you to give them answers on a test or smoke after school, the decision is all yours. If you’re in control, then they can’t be, so you have to be self-confident .
Being self-confident means doing what you want to do, not what someone else wants you to do. Trust me, peers will look up to you, rather than give you a hard time if you express your own opinions. There are several ways to get out of a sticky situation. Tell the person no and don’t back down. If they still keep pressuring you, use the words “I feel” and “Why” to respond and take the  abusive. For example, “Why do you keep pressuring me when I told you I don’t want to? I feel like you’re not listening to me.” if they still don’t back down or respect your wishes, refuse to discuss the matter further and, if needed, remove yourself from that situation.
Doesn’t sound easy, does it? Sometimes it’s best to know ahead of time what your values and beliefs are and to express them often to friends and peers. If they know where you stand, they are less likely to pressure you to join in, and may even feel compelled to model your positive example.

For Guys Only

You’ve heard it before — character is who you are when no one else is watching.
Like what type of web sites you visit when you’re on your own. Or how you show respect for your date when it’s just the two of you. It’s who you are deep inside.
Character is important. It’s important to people all around you, to future employers, and to your future mate. That’s why it’s important to consider these four tips on building up your character.

 1. Set your standards high. Determine what is right and what is wrong before you face situations  that will test your standards
2.  Avoid compromising situations. Don’t allow yourself to get into situations where you know you’ll be tempted to bend your standards.

  3.    Choose friends wisely. Let’s face it — if you hang with the wrong crowd it will drag you down every time.

  4.  Be accountable. Find someone who shares your high standards and ask them to hold you accountable. Ask them to look you in the eye and ask the tough questions.

It’s not always easy. But in the end you’ll never regret being a man of character.

Think About It.

So how do you say no? It can be tough to stand up for yourself, but there are some things you can do to make it less stressful. Keep a truthful excuse in mind for these times, like “ “My parents promised to buy me new mobile if I don’t get in trouble before the vacation.” Keep in mind that you don’t always have to explain yourself. Sometimes a simple “No, thanks — can change your life and take u to a brighter doom.

Taking risks can seem really fun and exciting — and some risks can be good for you but not all. The trick is to take those chances that teach you something new or make you a better person. So, instead of sitting in the restaurants and talking in unwanted topics, suggest learning about something creative . All it usually takes is one person to make a good suggestion — people will fall in line and join in the real fun.

 

Hope I was able to give  you some information about peer pressure .

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