WhyNot

    Category - Youth Empowerment

    Youth Empowerment

    Motivation that Sticks

    Words by Nicolas, 24 QLD Saying yes. Out loud, on paper or just in your head. It’s a simple motto to live by, it reinforces positivity, and generally the “yes” ethos can do wonderful things for you. When you feel a bit...

    Words by Nicholas, 24 QLD

    4 min read
    Youth Empowerment

    Sisyphean Again

    Words by Lydia, 18 VIC I have a newfound sympathy for Sisyphus.Every time I near the top of homemade mountains,within grasping distance of gold-star successes,the boulder of my progress slips from my grip,rolls over my...

    Words by Lydia, 18 VIC

    1 min read
    Youth Empowerment

    Travel in the Time of Corona

    Words by Connor, 19 NSW I’m one of many young people who have had their travel plans cancelled or postponed by COVID-19. It’s a sad situation, but there will be a next time to travel, right? Sort of. A Reuters report...

    Words by Connor, 19 NSW

    4 min read
    A letter to my Young Self | Cover Tile
    Youth Empowerment

    Letter to my Younger Self

    Words by Teri 21 VIC Dear teenage self, I know that sometimes things aren’t perfect. I know that the days feel impossibly long, like you’re perpetually waiting for a bus that never comes. I often think the whole fucking...

    Word by Teri 21. VIC

    3 min read
    Inner infant
    Youth Empowerment

    Inner Infant

    Illustration by Josh 26 VIC You can find more of his work on Instagram @joshchodziesner I generally use this cone-headed dude – Denk – to outwardly express the things that I need to regularly...

    Illustration by Josh 25 VIC

    1 min read
    Not so fantastic excuses, and where to dump them WhyNot
    Youth Empowerment

    Not so Fantastic Excuses, and Where to Dump Them

    Words by Justine, 19 QLD You can find more of her work on her blog www.justineohlrich.wordpress.com You see it a lot: “But they were young!” people say whenever a young person does something stupid. Or even downright...

    Words by Justine, 19 QLD

    4 min read

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