These years are when you start really defining yourself and your lifestyle choices. Teenagers will be faced with many choices and challenges. It is how they respond to them that will impact their lifestyle. If you have ever heard the quote “show me your friends and I will show you your future”, then you will realize how easy it is to see where you are headed. This does not mean that you will follow the same exact path as your friends. However, it could be a more generalized path that you both will be on. For example, you have a friend that thrives on being successful and has a phenomenal work ethic. You will have a higher chance of being successful than if you hang out with lazy friends that are not productive. If you want to change your lifestyle, quit looking at yourself and start looking at the people you hang out with. Such as, say you want to get in shape. Quit hanging around individuals who are lazy and find those who value exercise. You will be much more motivated to get in shape by hanging around these kind of