Mary H.K. Choi

Have passion, yes, but acknowledge that side projects are still work. They shake things up, just like switching up your workout helps you stay one step ahead of your torpid metabolism. They scramble the synapses.

South Korean Author

Use 'torpid' to describe a temporary lack of energy, like a post-lunch slump.

Energy Slump

'Torpid' implies reduced activity or enthusiasm, often in groups or settings.

Subdued Activity

'Torpid' can describe a physical feeling of being slow or heavy, not just emotional states.

Physical Sensation

'Torpid' is often used in scientific or biological contexts to describe dormancy.

Biological Context

'Torpid' can metaphorically describe something inactive, not just literal dormancy.

Metaphorical Use

Torpidity implies a reduction, not a complete cessation of activity or awareness.