So since the 1600’s the term influencer has been inciting both good and bad behaviors in everyone. As of late, it’s also a term that I’ve heard used more often than ever.

What is an influencer? Someone who promotes an idea or product right?

There are influencers all around us everyday and everywhere. At work, home, friends, family, and acquaintances included.

Don’t be influenced. Stop and think. When you are being offered something, anything, what is the feeling or thought you are having before you take someone up on that offer? It can be something as little as a drink, food, or something to do. Do you feel any hesitations whatsoever? Good, bad, or indifferent feelings? Stop and give yourself just 2 – 3 second quick evaluation in your head. Do I want this? If you have to ask yourself that question then say no for the time being and then make the decision.

Whatever it is, whether it’s an invite, a drink, or as little as something to eat, don’t feel pressured, don’t go, don’t eat it, don’t drink it. You have to do you. Never feel you have to do anything just for the sake of doing it because you’re in the moment. Do it because you truly want to.

Take care of YOU because no one else will.