I Was Not Depressed, Just Languishing
Jayne Seagrave {she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer I find it wonderful when someone presents research findings on a topic I can immediately identify with. While the effects of climate change on an infant’s intelligence or the rise of alcoholism in middle aged women or the demise of the Amazon rainforests are clearly relevant subjects that […]
Pressure of Planning: An Article on the Difficulty of Big Choices
Tomas McGrath, Low Entropy Volunteer Writer In this article, I’ll be talking to you about big decisions. Some decisions have a massive impact on you, the people around you and even possibly the world. Such decisions can be difficult to make, and if you felt you made the wrong decision, you’d be stuck with it. […]
Finding Purpose: The Empowered Pole Dance Project
Lauren Long (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Blog Writer As you read this, you’re probably asking yourself, “What is The Empowered Pole Dance Project?” “How is it empowering?” “How is pole dance empowering?” Well, I’m going to answer all of those questions. This is the story of The Empowered Pole Dance Project, and how it brought […]
The Roaring 20s Aren’t So Roaring—Feeling Lost in Your 20s
Olivia Alberton (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Being in your twenties is hard. I thought it was supposed to be a time of thriving, fun and wonder—feeling like you’re making it in the world. Interestingly enough, these moments are not as prominent as I had expected. Rather, there are many “I got this” to “What […]
On Drugs
Tomas McGrath, Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Drugs. One of humanity’s greatest double-edged swords. Drugs have helped and harmed so many, from those found in nature to those produced by human industry, to those produced even within the human body. Drugs in medical use are some of the most versatile tools we as a species have, […]
Who is Your Brother? The Nearest Neighbor
Nasly Roa Noriega (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer I begin this story with a very common phrase in my city. If I am not mistaken, I have heard it since I was a child, and the older ladies repeated it constantly to their neighbors, their children, their grandchildren and anyone else they knew. When I […]
Overcoming Procrastination: Powerful Strategies To Get Things Done
Sasna Nawran (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Ever find yourself saying, “I’ll do it later,” only to find “later” never quite arrives? You’re not alone. How many times have you pushed aside tasks, only to feel the weight of unfinished business hanging over you like a dark cloud? Ever wondered why it’s so hard to […]
A Career Break Can Ignite Your Personal Development
Diny Davis (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer “Starting over is the opportunity to come back better than before.” – Ryan Kahn Taking a career break can often feel like a journey to nowhere. Yet, the concept isn’t as modern as we might think. The idea of stepping back from one’s career for personal growth or […]
Deathly Hallows
Olena Seredova, Low Entropy Volunteer Writer I was trained for months to be able to drive, though in principle I could have remained a pedestrian or a lifelong Uber user. But no one prepared me to understand and acknowledge death, as if I might never face it. Frankly, I wasn’t just “not prepared” to understand […]
Thriving for Success: An Amateur Guide to Setting Goals
Grace Song (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer As the year goes by and we pursue more goals, I believe that it is natural to reflect on our aspirations and desires for the months ahead. Whether it is personal growth, career advancement or enhancing overall well-being, setting goals and being productive are fundamental steps towards success. […]