Why Be Nice?
Arsh Gill, Low Entropy Volunteer Writer After experiencing loss, hurt, defeat or an extreme number of hurdles, one might find themselves questioning why they should be nice at all. However, in a world that is full of these inevitable things, being kind-hearted, nice, supportive and encouraging is bound to make you stand out as a […]
Pluralistic Ignorance: Bystanders Were Uncertain, Not Unkind
Glory Li (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer “Human beings are basically good, kind, and compassionate, but it takes hard digging to uncover that buried jewel.” —Charlotte Joko Beck Imagine a scream suddenly ripping across the transiently calm, pitch-black sky as your eyes instantly flutter open in bewilderment and mild infuriation. Who would make such a […]
Authenticity in the Workplace: Building a Culture of Constructive Candor
Ugochi Guchy Kalu (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer If everyone said to everyone else’s face what they really believed, there would be no end to our griefs; If all work environments empowered everyone to speak their truth without holding back, there would be anarchy in the workplace, as no one person can bear the weight […]
My Resolution: Treating Myself Better
Cristina Crescenzo (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Ever since I was a little girl, I have wanted to make everyone happy, even at cost to myself. The sad thing is that I thought I was being noble, but I was being unfair to the person whose happiness should have meant the most to me: myself. […]
The Gentle Person’s Toolbox
Jessica Szczepaniak Gillece (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Gentle people often seem alien in this world. They are often extremely empathetic, taking on the burdens of others and identifying with human suffering. I am one of those gentle people and am used to being read as unusual. I have had former friends stare when I […]
When Others Are Not
Lauren Long (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Blog Writer In Disney’s 2015 live-action Cinderella, the titular character’s mother imparts this piece of advice to Cinderella before she dies: “Have courage, and be kind. Where there is kindness, there is goodness, and where there’s goodness there’s magic.” Those words have lived in my mind since then, and […]
Going the Extra Air Mile
Fátima Lima (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer My professional journey began in the vibrant city of São Paulo, Brazil, where I landed my first job as a phone operator at a major newspaper. Little did I know that this would mark the beginning of a long and rewarding career in customer service. Soon after, I […]
Wave, Handshake, Hug: Navigating Nice-to-Meet-Yous
Heidi Collie (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Blog Writer Nice to meet you, how are you? A few weeks ago I was chatting to two of my sisters and the conversation naturally turned to first impressions and styles of physical greeting. Even though most of us encounter this situation very regularly, I suspect you’ll never really pay […]
A Test for the Soul
Mariana Reis (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Most people in my circles know me as a holistic nutritionist, but my professional journey has some extra layers — I’m also a marketer. For a good six years, I rolled up my sleeves as a customer support coach at a major tech hub in Vancouver, BC. Being […]
Everything Good
Cassandra Di Lalla (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer What do I do to take the edges off a bad mood? Well, the fact of the matter is that we all have good days and bad days, so the trick is to find a happy medium — find your zen, ground yourself and learn to balance. […]