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Life of today’s youth

Today’s youth face pressures from all areas of life; they face a constant struggle that, without the right guidance, they can face fatal consequences. Peer pressure, achieving good grades and fitting in are some of the many challenges the youth of today face. Personally, the biggest hardship that modern fay youth face is peer pressure and the longing to fit in with what’s trendy. The youth that are considered as trendy are those wearing the latest fashion trends and those that are amongst those in the street. For majority of youth, this isn’t what they regard as ‘cool’. What then do they do? On top of pressures from school, fitting in and making friends is just as difficult.

Resisting temptation from bad influences sounds simple but in reality is a huge ordeal for a 16 year old who wants to fit in. To overcome this, finding their identity is what they do. Exploring what they are interested in, what they’re passionate about as well as having an aspiration to what sort of person they want to be in the future. This may take time but it is worth it. After this, finding people who share the same interests can be a way that they could even improve and enhance their ability in what they’re passionate about, whether it may be football, music or even dance. After all, iron sharpens iron. Finding friends that challenge and inspire can really be a way in brightening their future.

In modern life, finding excuses is easy. But for those who are determined and are motivated in achieving having no excuses is the first step to take. Getting things done and not being lazy ensures things are completed it, things being homework, coursework or house chores. Building this habit of being proactive is an essential trait for everyday life and so developing that habit now, whilst we are young, can lead us into having a brighter future. Having the mind-set of no excuses sets you up for success and I whole heartedly believe this.

Achieving success is what everyone dreams but only those who are willing to sacrifice time and effort are the only ones who achieve true success. Showing initiative and going out to find opportunity is essential. On top of getting good grades, actually getting work experience in the field of work they are interested in can aid develop skills and show whether that job is for them. Going out and finding experience also puts them in a healthy environment where they can grow and enhance their ability.

Live life to the fullest is a phrase that is said commonly but isn’t practiced as commonly. This doesn’t mean to go out and be reckless. This is encouragement for the youth to strive for their personal ideal life. The misunderstanding that success is measured in how big the salary is what holds today’s youth from living life to the fullest. So living out something that you genuinely enjoy and that are passionate about is what life to the fullest it.