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Peer pressure is the social pressure by members of one’s peer group to take a certain action, adopt certain values or otherwise conform in order to be accepted. All over the world people are coerced into doing things that they otherwise would not. Since we were children, we’ve all dealt with peer pressure in one form or another. It can vary from the consumption of alcohol to being pressured to act in ways that you otherwise would not. The pressures from our parents and families can help us to adopt positive habits and values whereas friends can be bad influences and lead us to adopt negative habits. When your pressured to go against your internal feelings of morality and ethics in order to be accepted within a group, it can be detrimental. However, the same pressure that forces you out of your comfort zones can also lead us to discovering new talents, loves, passions and even discoveries about ourselves. There was an old saying that said “Nothing amazing was ever created from inside c...

Twitter is an online news and social networking service where users post and interact with messages called tweets. Twitter is the fastest way to get real time information from around the world. It’s much like a newspaper that automatically updates as new stories occur. Tweets themselves are short and sweet, like newspaper headlines but unlike a newspaper you choose what articles appear by following accounts that interest you. If you’re watching sports on TV, using twitter can give you a whole new perspective on the game. By following athletes, journalists or people behind the scenes, you can get perspectives and access you can’t find anywhere else. The same is true for politics, news, music and even your friends and family. You don’t have to read everything that gets tweeted. You can just check your timeline when it’s convenient while you commuting or waiting in line. In just a few seconds twitter can get you updated on everything that’s happening. Whether you like book...

The experience of creating a Wiki How post was exciting and filled with learning lessons. The skills learnt from this project can easily be used in future occupations. Wiki How is an online community with a vast variety of how-to- guides. The chosen topic was about meditation. Specifically, it was about how to meditate in a loud place. This topic is important because it can promote mental wellness, joy, peace, clear thoughts, effective action and more. It’s a useful skill to learn. In todays day and age, the world can be hectic and fill people with worry. Meditation is an excellent tool to separate oneself from worrisome situations or any circumstance that may cause distress. Distress comes in many forms such as aggravation, boredom, jealousy, bitterness and an array of other emotions. It can be difficult to calm your mind when filled with anxiety. Meditation is basically the process of turning down the endless cycle of internal chatter within the mind. Our thoughts shape our...