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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 bummed about things not going right, you remember to “keep your nose to…
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 foot and races back down to where I started. Everything is mountains and valleys now, peaks and troughs.The numbers rise…
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 suggests that it could take up to 10 months after the end of the…
WhyNot EC Unfiltered: Thoughts During a Pandemic Part 2
Words by Members of the WhyNot Editorial Committee Low-hanging fruit is the tastiest I’ll admit that I was kind of looking forward to lockdown. I thought I would have ample time to read the copy of Crime & Punishment that has sat beside my bed for nearly eight months; dinner each night would be whipped…
WhyNot EC Unfiltered: Thoughts During a Pandemic Part 1
Words by Members of the WhyNot Editorial Committee Domestic Everest failures I start the day with domestic aspirations that are basically the equivalent of summiting Everest. Re-pot all 47 plants in the yard (I’m the crazy pot lady), bake a sponge cake (nan’s recipe), a slow cooker casserole and use the last of those blackened…
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 world thrums to the same dull, monotonous beat. Maybe that’s too pessimistic. It’s just that I’m…
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 remind myself. This piece in particular is in response to that insidious voice in your head that tells you “You’re an adult now,…
The Generation Conflict Behind the Election
Words by Connor, 18 NSW The recent election sparked an interesting debate with my grandfather over Australian politics, and in particular around the management of our economy and the best party for that job. I argued that Labor were the better economic managers; he staunchly supported the Coalition. In the eyes of my grandparents, Labor…
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 wrong. It’s a poor excuse. “Being young” does not lessen the effects of your unwise actions on other people. It does…
Get Comfortable Feeling Uncomfortable
Words by Gemma, 26 QLD Photo by Samuel Zeller on Unsplash We’ve all been presented with an opportunity at some point, when it comes your way, have you made the most of it or let it pass you by? Did you just go with the flow and stay in your comfort zone, or did you grab that opportunity…
