All at Sea
The Wellerman didn’t exactly bring sugar and tea and rum this time, but as Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Mike Vaness details, it did kick off an online phenomenon that brought creativity and togetherness to a population craving connection. Could we have predicted the recent online popularity of the sea shanty? This is a style […]
Working Outside the Box
Your career is a significant part of your life – for many, it sets the tone and rhythm of their day-to-day, while laying a foundation for the future. While many take the safer route, there are others who prefer to take the road less travelled. Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Prateek Sur explains how he was […]
Over It
They say that breaking up is hard to do. Ava Ingram knows that it’s true. Ava got through it though, and the Low Entropy volunteer writer shares her best practices on sorting out the aftermath. You’ve done your best, and given your all. You’ve had enough of the emotional roller coaster ride and gaslighting […]
Me and TikTok
For Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Tim Ling, TikTok is not just the hottest app on his smartphone. No, it’s far more than that: TikTok is a global phenomenon that galvanizes Tim’s faith in humanity. What is emotional intelligence? I’ve asked myself this question ever since I got the topic from Low Entropy. This phrase […]
Empowerment: From the Path of Least Resistance to the Path of Most Resilience.
Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Ellie Gibbard walks us through her thoughts on empowerment and resilience, stopping by concepts of self-love, growth and confidence along the way. What is empowerment? Feeling empowered comes from finding the ability to be the best and healthiest version of ourselves. It comes from knowledge, confidence and resilience. To […]
I Can.
Isolated from her family and mired in feelings of inadequacy, Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Meghna Thakur hit a low point before gradually emerging from it. Reflecting on that time, Meghna is now putting pieces together to create essential personal supports. It always starts with the same thought, “I don’t think I can,” in one […]
Like Onions and the Moon
Armed with an arsenal of metaphors, Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Nicole Riglietti waxes poetic on the nature of change and how essential it is to the human experience. Change is a constant in our lives. As the moon moves through its monthly phases, so do humans; it’s inevitable. We struggle, we strive, we fail […]
Lessons from New Grad: Why you should try less
Hello, my name is Hayley Chan, and I am a recent Criminology graduate of Western University. As a passionate advocate of . . . Hey. My name is Hayley and I’ve been painstakingly Ctrl- C-ing & Ctrl -V- ing the same intro sentence across 71 different cover letters since September of 2020. As productive as […]
Changing Careers: The Bright Side!
When you’re stuck in the drudgery of a job you don’t like for long enough, the status quo can feel like a shadow cast from a monumental, immovable obstacle. Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Blaine Hancock, however, reminds us that if we’re willing to charge in a different direction, brighter days might be just around the […]
Finding Your Community
Looking to expand your social circle? Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Joelle Chia has five tips for finding your entourage. “What is important is family, friends, giving back to your community and finding meaning in life.” These words said by Adrian Grenier may seem simple, but they shed light on the importance of kinship. In […]