Many young people will experiment with alcohol – and many will continue to drink socially through their adult life. But what happens when your drinking starts to affect your life and you can’t stop?...
Research shows that many young people have tried alcohol. Being curious is how many teenagers and young adults find out about what they do and don’t like. It’s important to point out though, that the relationship with drinking needs to be a healthy one for...
Obstacles litter your path every day, and I’m not talking about inconsiderate people chucking crisp packets and pop bottles on the floor. The obstacles I’m talking about are life hurdles. They cause setbacks, create problems and present new questions to think about. They are a...
Differences should be celebrated and in choosing kindness people can co-exist together more easily and happily, which is what World Kindness Day on November 13th is all about. Rather than falling back on judgement and allowing yourself to gradually succumb to bitterness, anger, or frustration,...
When did you last feel incredible one moment then suddenly, for no reason, that amazing moment was replaced by frustration or sadness? Sudden, unexplained mood shifts happen to everyone but knowing how to manage them can make all the difference. When your state of mind...
The path to reaching your dreams can seem long and difficult but remaining driven until you achieve what you want is the only way to get there – and that means shutting out negativity. Negativity saps away at determination and confidence, leaving you feeling as...
Having fun is the best stress reliever – but it can feel like we have actually forgotten how to have fun! When did that childish delight in the small things disappear? When did life suddenly become so serious? For a reminder of good, old fashioned fun, turn...
Even among the challenging times that have faced the world over the past year-and-a-half there have been moments that are truly awe-inspiring and that should remind you to dream big. All great things in life, however big or small they may seem, begin with a dream....
As the pace of life continues and quickens, especially as kids head back to school, it is important to stop and remember why we do what we do – and for Ignition! that is empowering youngsters to be the best they can be. Feeling second best...
Chasing new experiences and embracing change to keep life vibrant is all well and good – but great fun can be found in enjoying traditions that mix comfort and enjoyment. One of the great things about traditions is that you do know what to expect –...