Optimism Genes: Do Some People Start Life With More Optimistic Outlook Than Others?
Glory Li (she/her), Volunteer Writer Genetic outcomes can result in a natural, inherent tendency to respond in a certain personality, but that doesn’t mean we will always react or present ourselves in the same demeanour in any situation. Even if two people both carry an equally optimistic gene, it’s probable to feel more energetic […]
To Breathe
Cassandra Di Lalla (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer I practice meditation daily because it teaches me to be mindful of my surroundings, but it also shows me that I am powerful enough to be able to shift my energy over to whoever and whatever I desire. Meditation has allowed me to immerse myself in different […]
The Slow Burn
Nathan Yan (he/him/his), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer I’m sure you’ve experienced stress before. After a long day of work, you collapse from exhaustion and just want to take a break but can’t. There’s always another assignment, another task, another job. People often try to brave through the stress and ignore the negative consequences, and this […]
Law of Averages
Eri Ikezawa (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer All my life I have heard my father’s remix on Jim Rohn’s notion that we become the average of the five people with whom we spend the most time. A motivational speaker my dad is not, but he certainly was well-intentioned when he told me as a teenager […]
The Post-Grad Pressure: “What Now?”
Olivia Alberton (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer “So, what now?” This was one of the many confusing and consuming questions circulating in my head after I graduated in June 2022. After four years of hard work, dedication, stress and tears, I crossed that stage and obtained my university degree. The feeling was surreal. It was […]
Self-Development Through a Career in Law
Danyal Hakakzargar, Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Legal careers promote effective communication and attention to detail, by providing the opportunity for critical thinking, collaboration, information analysis and research. Attention to Detail A successful legal career demands accuracy, consistency and attention to detail. Non-professional or incorrect words can alter the meaning of a phrase or contract, […]
The Newness of Birth
Halimah Ajibade, Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Childbirth comes with changes, both visible and invisible. During pregnancy, the most visible change is the protruding stomach. However, during childbirth, most changes occur internally and in the brain. While the changes in a mother’s brain are not visible, they are significant. Studies have shown that the size and […]
How does visiting home after four years feel?
Simar Kaur, Low Entropy Volunteer Writer For some, places are a representation of rich history and architecture. For some, it is a representation of authentic food. And for some, places just represent people and their stories. I would say places are nothing but a concoction of bittersweet memories, memories that sway you from time to […]
Teaching and Self-Development
Danyal Hakakzargar, Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Despite its challenges, teaching promotes self-development by providing the opportunity to develop critical thinking, negotiation, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills. Critical Thinking Teaching is a great way to develop several abilities, including critical thinking. Before making a decision, people can critically evaluate and analyze situations, offer solutions and consider […]
Professional Sports and Self-Development
Danyal Hakakzargar, Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Inclusion and Equality Professional sports can range from solo events with no teammates, like swimming and golf, to team sports with many teammates, like baseball and soccer. Being inclusive and providing each member with an equal chance to grow and succeed is crucial. Due to the lack of […]