Identity

It's easy to give up and hard to choose life - but it is possible, and it can get easier. One of our passions at I Am Youth is to exhort and encourage young people to consistently choose to live with hope, faith, and joy. Like everything in life, including life itself, we receive good things, but we are responsible for conserving them as best we can. It doesn’t have […]

The I Am Youth online learning platform launched, and it's jam-packed with courses to equip yourself to be the best candidate when applying for a job - and it's cheaper than going to the movies! SpecCon Holdings, a SETA [Skills Education Training Authority] accredited institution, develops and maintains the courses. The platform is available to all for only R150 a year, and it offers a wide range of courses. It’s […]

Practising retrospection and introspection regularly is an indispensable skill for self-improvement, and it won't cost you a bag of money. You are a living being who is constantly changing. It's the result of your surroundings, the content you consume and the people you are exposed to daily. Most of us can reflect, pick out what’s funky, and correct our actions. Making time for reflection helps you identify areas that need […]

Your voice matters, and it can make a difference. The enemy of progress is self-doubt which can hinder all aspects of your life. Therefore, be deliberate in exercising confidence. While many have the opinion that young people should not be involved in politics, it is important for us to use our democratic rights to make our voices heard and to make a positive impact. You must understand why and how […]

You're likely reflecting on your year as it comes to an end. Naturally, reflections can evoke a variety of thoughts and emotions. From the joys of all you've conquered to the sobering reality of your limitations. Additionally, the uncertainty of the year ahead raises anxiety, while memories of the pandemic stir grief. Furthermore, burnout, hard work done in "vain", plus a lack of appreciation for your efforts cause frustration. It's […]

Are you a follower of Jesus or do you occasionally bump into Him? A dear friend asked me a somewhat random yet tricky question. We were sitting, enjoying a cup of coffee, looking at each other eye-to-eye (and not profile pic-to-profile pic), which was a welcome change. I suspect Louis was having one of his philosophical moments and, out of nowhere, asked me whether I follow Jesus or am I […]

It is important to acknowledge your emotions and understand how they affect the rest of your being because they are good indicators of coping with situations. Additionally, they help you identify how you feel about other people and their experiences. You know how your mind can run in a maze, and suddenly you are anxious or fearful? Discovering where a feeling stems from can empower you to regulate it. Fundamentally, […]