What kind of friend do you choose Wisely?

[luxuriouss86]

I saw this article about choosing your friends wisely. 

 

5 Reasons Studies Say You Have to Choose Your Friends Wisely

 

1. Strong-willed friends can increase your self-control.

 

 

If you struggle to resist temptation, surrounding yourself with people who possess a high degree of self-discipline can help. A 2013 study(link is external) published in Psychological Science reports that when people are running low on self-control, they often seek out self-disciplined people to boost their willpower. And since self-control is vital to reaching long-term goals, befriending people with willpower could be a stealth secret to success. Whether you’re tempted to skip a workout, or you’re considering blowing this month’s budget, spending time with a disciplined friend could boost your motivation to maintain healthy habits. 

 

2. Having fewer friends increases the likelihood that you’ll take financial risks.

 

When people lack adequate social interaction, they’re more likely to take bigger risks with money, according to a study(link is external)published in the June 2013 issue of Journal of ConsumerResearch. Researchers discovered that people who felt lonely or rejected were most likely to take the biggest financial risks. Whether you’re dealing with a recent break-up, falling out with family, or a failed business venture, be aware that your emotions could affect your spending habits. Uncomfortable emotions can increase the chances that you’ll behave recklessly, which may have a negative impact on your bank account.

 

3. Having too many social media connections increases your stress level. 

 

When it comes to social media, “the more the merrier†may not be the best approach. A report from the University of Edinburgh Business School(link is external) found that more Facebookfriends means more stress, and researchers linked an abundance of social media connections to increased anxietyabout offending people. This effect stemmed from people's desire to present a version of themselves that would be acceptable to all their social media contacts. While your college buddies may enjoy publicly discussing that weekend in Vegas, your parents and co-workers may be less than impressed. So before you begin adding people to your social circle, remember the potential downside to having too many friends on Facebook .

 

4. Close friends may be the secret to longevity.

 

When older adults have close confidants, they’re likely to live longer, according to a 2005 study(link is external) conducted at Australia’s Flinder’s University. After following 1,500 people for 10 years, researchers discovered that people with a large network of friends outlived less-friended counterparts by 22%. Other studies touting the health benefits of friendship have shown that connections can help ward off depression and boost immunity. So while it may be tempting to think that friends can be more trouble than they’re worth, we should be aware that having close friends can be one of the best things we can do for our health.

 

5. Friends greatly influence your choices. 

 

A 2014 study(link is external) published in the Journal of Consumer Research found that friends often bond by providing one another with the moral support needed to resist a temptation. However, friends also commonly conspire together to enjoy indulgences. Researchers discovered that when it came to resisting temptations—like eating chocolate—sometimes friends were more likely to become partners in crime as they decided to indulge together.

 

Who are your friends on the inside? Are they Sad? Are they Angry? Are they depressed? Are  they happy? Are they full of  life? Do they have integrity? Are they needy? 

[VIP4EVER]

I have only one friend, sooo.

 

She is strong-willed, and very close to me. 

[Junhoes_hoe]

I'm that dumb, always happy, strong willed and loyal like a dog friend! 

 

I hope i boost my friends motivation! 

[BingeulBingeul]

I have only one friend, sooo.

 

She is strong-willed, and very close to me.

 

[ellectrified]

I don't really have that many friends in real life because I do give my trust very carefully. Number 3 is pretty accurate for me but these days I've been trying to save some money because logically when you're mostly alone, you have to survive on your own so you gotta save some just in case.

[CareBear08]

3. Having too many social media connections increases your stress level.

 

They're not lying!

[Caiii]

I had very outgoing friends when I was in highschool and that passively boosted my confidence.

Now I'm at college and everything is so stressful, back to my weird anti-social shell.

[Hqnnik]

I'm full anti-social mainly because I don't know how to make friends but when I do I choose very carefully.

[OREKI]

I have lots of friends, but I don't really like any of them.

[Miss Fei]

I'm well known in real life, i have many aquaintances and i consider almost everyone "a close friend".
i am not good at picking friends i had many toxic friendships in the past.
I am good at making friends, people feel identified with me easily. However i suck at keeping friendships.
 
3. Having too many social media connections increases your stress level. 

 

I agree ^^

[Sully]

Glad to see the positive about the social media accounts. Only have a Facebook, and I barely use or post on it. 

[sublime]

Been through all the things in the list and I can say that's pretty much true haha. Having close positive friends really help~

 

Number 5 is mostly about food for me lol

[Suzy Quatro]

I think it's the correct thing to choose your friends carefully since they can become a good influence to you but friendships shouldn't revolve only about that but it can be handful if one is trying to improve or make a positive change in their habits.

[ScarletWhimsy]

I literally scoffed at the 'if you have fewer friends, you'll take more financial risks'. Or you know, you just save a lot of money from not having to go out as much. If you have a tendency to mindlessly spend when you're in emotional turmoil, then having a lot more friends doesn't immediately translate to that problem disappearing.

 

Here's another fun fact. More intelligent individuals are much happier with fewer friends.

[Gloupipoo]

As a very strong-willed, got his shit together person, I tend to attract energy vampires and clingy dependent persons which I really despise.