Teslas are becoming more commonplace around the world and sold as a way to save the planet. But are they really good for our environment? Teslas get a lot of attention for being one of the first fully electric and largely self-driving cars.  Many people buy them to make a greener vehicle choice for the…

Writing can be hard and that is why software can be great to make you a better writer. Here are some best sites. Good writing is an essential skill that can have a massive impact on your life professionally and socially. With so much of our daily communication in writing, good grammar, correct punctuation, and…

Youth Time Good News is back with heartwarming stories about a young firefighter and a reusable energy source in Malawi. So many great things happen every day, but they don’t always make the news. Sharing positivity may improve the day for someone who needs it most! Charles de Lint said, “Every time you do a…

Getting cheap flights is always the number one priority when travelling. But it can be tricky. Here are the best tips to find the best flight deals. “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” – Anonymous. Traveling literally opens up a whole new world to these willing to explore it! One…

To rent or buy a home? One of the toughest questions for a young person today. Don’t worry, we think we can help with this easy guide. To buy a home has always been seen as an obvious step on the adulthood ladder.  Owning a home can be seen as being financially stable, being responsible,…

We can sometimes think wildlife conservation is above us and for the scientists, but there are a few things you can do to keep our planet balanced. Many people are passionate about animals and wildlife conservation, but it can be tough to figure out how to get involved.  Luckily there are many easy ways for…

Recently, Olena Kagui, took the plunge and went on a mission of minimalism. Here is what she found. With Marie Kondo telling millions of people that less is more, many have purged their belongings in the hopes that less really is more. Recently, I downsized big-time, clearing out 90% of my belongings. Let’s explore the…

Helping others is at the very core of society and one aspect of this is philanthropy. Here are the best benefits of it. Philanthropy is defined as the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.  However, there are many ways to be philanthropic, even…

Jumping out of a plane at two kilometres (10,500 feet) is on many people’s bucket lists. I finally took the plunge, or should I say free fall.  After an hour-long video on the warnings of worst-case scenarios, I was one of many people who decided to sign away our legal rights. It was a fantastic…

Miracles happen every day, but so much of what we are exposed to is negative news.  At Youth Time, we want to bring you some good news that will brighten up your mood!  Enjoy three stories from different parts of the world that have gone viral and spread smiles worldwide!  As you read these stories,…

With most of us house bound during 2020 and the start of 2021, creating new travel plans around the world seems tempting. But should you? Summer is just around the corner, and vaccines are being deployed left and right. Should you make travel plans this summer? Or should we play it safe and keep things…

All of us will go through episodes of grieving in our lives, but it never gets easier. We go through some advice to help you best deal with grief. Death is a concept that we are all familiar with, but it affects everyone differently. It doesn’t help that grieving can still be a bit of…

Anyone can be making a difference in their community and these five young people are changing their areas for the better. In the second part of this series, Olena Kagui profiles another five incredible individuals. Young people should not be underestimated. They may lack the knowledge that is accumulated over decades of life experience.  However,…

Fear can hold us all back in one way or another – no matter your place in the world. So, here are five tips to overcoming fears. Fear is a natural response that is meant to keep humans safe. However, there are rational fears and irrational fears. Being afraid of heights makes perfect sense because being…

Creating a self-promotional website is a fun and unique way to get ahead and impress a potential employer. Here are the best tips for you. Creating a self-promotional website is a fun and unique way to get ahead and impress a potential employer. It can be a little daunting to get started because there are…

The news tends to focus on negative stories, showing us the worst of humanity. According to Jean-Jacques Rousseau, however, human nature is inherently good.  In this new series for Youth Time, these three stories are perfect examples of regular people making the world a better place, one day at a time! Originally published on Youth Time…

Bad newsletters are synonymous with spam, and many of us spend a lot of time deleting, archiving, and unsubscribing. Most newspapers are just a tool for companies to sell their products. However, there are some great newsletters out there, and reading them may become the highlight of your day! Originally published on Youth Time Magazine. Read…

Todd Mann once said, “The future of the world belongs to the youth of the world.” Young people worldwide are taking charge and making a change where they can: in their communities. Originally published on Youth Time Magazine. Read it here.

Spring is in the air, and so many of us are itching to spend more time outside – and that can be through a home office. Many people who work remotely are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to take their home office outdoors! Before you jump the gun and pack your bags for the…

Internships can be paid or unpaid opportunities to get some work experience and better your career opportunities. Generally, internships are offered to university students, although it is also possible to do them later in life. According to Compare Camp, 70% of companies offer interns a full-time job! Here are some tips on turning your internship into a job….

Humans have been fascinated with dreams for as long as we have been alive. Researchers have studied dreams and how they’ve changed under authoritarian governments, the pandemic, and what they mean in general. To this day, we don’t know for sure what they mean. However, we have some fascinating theories. Originally published on Youth Time Magazine. Read it here.

In the past 20 years, the US’ Space Program launched 3 million pounds of cargo and transported more than 600 passengers and pilots all in aid of space exploration. Cumulatively, they spent more than three years in flight and logged more than 366 million miles. While no one can deny that exploring space is cool, many people…

In today’s society, it is almost fashionable to be busy all the time. Many cultures worldwide encourage overworking and taking on more whenever we are asked. Unfortunately, this is not healthy for us – mentally or physically. It is crucial to know when to say no and how to do it without causing unnecessary stress….

From increased flexibility to working your full body, yoga can be great to get you into shape. Normally underrated, here’s how you can do it from home. This was originally published on Youth Time Magazine. Read it here.

The Veganuary Challenge is a 31-day event that encourages people to try a plant-based diet during the month of January. It is run by a UK non-profit organisation that promotes and educates people about veganism. Originally published on Youth Time Magazine. Read it here.

Over the festive period, loneliness can be a real struggle for so many people. Here are some stories that we wanted to share about this tough issue. Originally published on Youth Time Magazine. Read it here.

Virtual reality is a simulated experience created with technology. Statistics show that nearly one in five US consumers used VR in 2020. In addition to this, 52.1 million in the US alone used VR technology at least once per month this year. Originally published on Youth Time Magazine. Read it here.

Today, Youth Time International Movement celebrates its 10-year-anniversary! What started as a meeting of 150 energetic young people from 34 different countries on the island of Rhodes, Greece turned into an international phenomenon. I was lucky enough to discover the Youth Time Magazine in 2014 and have been a contributing writer for the past six…

Christmas is a great time to cosy up at home and spend quality time with family. Traveling during the holidays can be a magical experience, however it is expensive, can be complicated and frankly, it just isn’t safe this year. Fortunately, it is possible to have virtual travel experiences from the comforts of your home….

Americans alone generate 25 million tons of garbage during the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. This guide can help you make a few simple changes to eliminate unnecessary waste and have a more sustainable holiday season. Originally published on Youth Time Magazine, read it here.

In March 2019, Greta Thunberg led a protest of more than one million students around the world to raise awareness about climate change. Greta is a Swedish climate change activist that made headlines globally for standing up to climate change as just a teenager. Originally published on Youth Time Magazine. Read it here.

COVID-19 is the new freshmen 15 and it is not a matter to be taken lightly. Statistics on weight gain are already bleak pre-pandemic. Globally, in 2016, 39% of adults aged 18 years and over were overweight and 13% were obese. Originally published on Youth Time Magazine. Read it here.

In Part One of our Must Have items for your home, we travelled the globe in search of items that some households can’t live without. Now we’re back to find some more. Originally published on Youth Time Magazine. Read it here.

Every home is a person’s castle and what they put inside it can make it special. But, these essential items differ wherever you are across the globe. Here we have picked our favorite things from places like Gambia right through to China. Originally published on Youth Time Magazine, read it here.

In 2020 watches are mini-computers, self-driving cars are on the road and homes are smart. Voice-activated outlets and light bulbs are as common as the pesky housefly. Motion-activated cameras catch naughty pets in the act, spy on the mailman and can even dispense treats. Finally, Japanese toilets play music to help shy bladders, heat your…

Udemy has a simple slogan: improving life through learning. The leading global marketplace for learning and instruction believes in helping individuals achieve their dreams. Udemy offers affordable classes aimed at working adults. The lectures are bite-sized and can be done on the go at any pace via their mobile app or at home. Their courses…

The dread of giving speeches, making presentations and general public speaking may follow us even beyond high school. However, they are some of the most important life skills that you can have. Knowing facts and having great ideas is important. But being able to express those in an eloquent way is key to being successful….

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is time for home.” This quote by Edith Sitwell is more relevant this year than ever before. Luckily, our modern technology allows us to experience the world from our…

There is a Chinese proverb that states: “He that takes medicine and neglects diet, wastes the skills of the physician.” The belief behind this is that food has medicinal properties. Eating the right foods can help with weight loss and feeling more active, while certain foods can also help boost immunity. Here are five ways to…

When we feel sick, we go to the doctor. This is a common practice that no one questions. However, when it comes to mental health, there is still a lot of stigma involved. Not only can it be hard to ask for help due to social expectations, it can also be expensive and not covered…

With almost 8 billion people living on Earth, our negative impact on the planet is becoming more and more evident. Lately, things have been improving with raised awareness and global efforts to reduce single-use plastics. However, with COVID-19, many zero-waste practices have become a health risk and have been completely overturned. Despite the bleak situation…

The tradition of dressing up and giving out candy for Halloween has roots in ancient traditions and religions. However, today’s ‘trick-or-treat’ events and decorating your home in all things spooky was popularized in America. More recently, other countries around the world have joined in to celebrate this fun holiday. While many traditions revolve around entertaining…

Unfortunately, there are people in the world that make a living by stealing money from those who worked hard to earn it. Scams used to happen on the streets, where people are on alert. Today they happen more and more online and via phone calls. It can be easy to let your guard down when…

Young people seem to often get the short end of the stick. Their lives are governed by rules created by older people who often underestimate them. While their lives are severely affected by the choices made by adults around them, they rarely have a say in policies that will impact their lives. Despite being unable…

Online scams are rising in popularity and costing individuals a lot of money. Reported romance scams, for example, are among the most costly. In 2019, they cost victims over 201 billion USD and the numbers continue to rise. Sometimes we treat our online life with less caution, perhaps because we do so many online transactions…

Although most often used with retirement in mind, investing can also help people save for their dream home, start a business, or create a fund for their children’s future. There are countless different reasons that investing is a good idea. Even if you are just starting off with a little bit of money, it can…

It is tough to put together a list of inspiring people. Lists like this are biased and based on what the writer considers inspirational. They can also be limited by society’s view of gender. These men are all inspiring in some way, whether or not they are the typical male role model. In general, an…

The term ‘financial literacy’ refers to one’s understanding of basic financial concepts and their ability to handle money well. The statistics on how a typical American handles money are pretty bleak. Also, over a quarter of them never save any money from month to month. 75% are in some form of debt. Improving one’s financial…

The world we live in is more international than ever, giving people the ability to live and work anywhere they want. A report from 2016 stated that there are roughly 50.5 million expats worldwide. At the time of the report, there was a compound annual growth rate of 2.4 percent! Who are all these expats?…

A lucid dream refers to a dream in which the dreamer is aware that they are dreaming. Sometimes this means that they can control what happens in the dream, but simply being aware of being in a dream counts as lucid dreaming. Studies show that around 55% of people have experienced one or more lucid…

It is hard to imagine life without the internet. Most of us rely on it for work, entertainment and socializing with friends as well as family. Technically, access to the internet is free, beyond paying for our electronics, bills and internet plans. However, we all pay a price to be online, some more than others….

The role of women in society has evolved significantly in the last few decades. Women have more rights and opportunities than ever before. These women, and so many others, are slowly changing the world. By excelling in sports, politics, activism, writing, acting and doing whatever they are passionate about, these women make waves in the…

Understanding search engine optimization can make all the difference between a blog that succeeds and one that fails. Even companies and brands that don’t create content need to learn basic SEO in order to attract customers in a digital age. It is never too late to educate yourself and spruce up an existing website to…

Most adults spend at least 40 hours a week working. In today’s economy, many people look for creative ways to make some extra money on the side. There are various ways to earn extra cash both online and offline. Some are one-off opportunities, such as reselling valuable antiques on eBay or renting out your home…

Screens have become an integral part of human life. Many of us check our phones first thing in the morning and right before bed. Most jobs involve further screen time, sometimes up to eight hours a day. Finally, a popular way for people and families to relax is to watch TV, play games, or go…

Becky was about 10 years old when she read two books that had a lot of influence on her. The first was a non-fiction book about the destruction of the rainforest. The second was a novel that made her fall in love with the Amazon, “Journey to the River Sea” by Eva Ibbotson. Combined, these…

Cryptocurrency has been around for almost 12 years. In 2008, an unknown person or group of people going under the name Satoshi Nakamoto invented it. It made the headlines; and many people bought some, then Soo forgot about it while it grew in value. Today, a single Bitcoin is worth almost $12,000, and there are…

The definition of a cyborg is a person whose physical abilities are extended beyond normal human limitations by mechanical elements built into the body. Based on this loose definition, many humans can be considered cyborgs. However, there are people who have actually been legally recognized as cyborgs. Neil Harbisson may have been one of the…

The fashion industry is one of the world’s biggest polluters, accounting for 20% of the world’s water waste. Natural materials take a shocking amount of water to grow, but the alternative is equally horrifying. Polyester is often used in clothing because it is cheap and flexible, plus it is used as a “vegan” leather alternative….

Humans have been dreaming of cars that drive themselves and fly for years. The only flying Tesla, so far, is the one that Elon Musk launched into space in 2018. Earth-bound Teslas do not have the ability to fly, at least not yet.  They can, however, drive themselves with incredible accuracy. These pricey vehicles are…

We share planet Earth with over 7.5 billion other people. It can be easy to think that just one individual cannot make a difference. This can be a dangerous thought if everyone in the entire population makes a decision that can harm the planet. When it comes to plastic pollution, people often say, “But it’s…

Jennie Morris is not your typical Florida native. After being raised in one place her entire childhood as one of four daughters, she went on to travel to 121 countries on 7 continents. Jennie doesn’t just go sightseeing on her trips. She spent a month skydiving every day in Namibia, swam with piranhas in the…

Crafting is a great way to put idle hands to work while letting your imagination run wild. There are endless kinds of crafts to pick from that can bring joy to your life. Even just a quick visit to Pinterest will make your head spin with ideas. Many new hobbies do require a shopping trip…

Museums and galleries are magical places that can transport you to unknown worlds. From reconstructed dinosaur skeletons to Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam, there is an exhibit out there to spark everyone’s interest. Walking through a museum can be a daunting task. There are hordes of tourists, strict rules of conduct, and a maze of halls…