The Chronicles of a Night Owl: Insomnia, Nightmares, and My Quest for Sleep Well hellooooo there, my fellow insomniacs! Oh yes, I’m talking to you — night creatures, day dwellers, and sleep zombies alike. You can call me McWeirdiful! I’m the self-proclaimed ambassador of this weirdiful little group of ours — a group I like […]
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How to Be Weird: A Beginner’s Guide to Embracing Your Inner Oddball Welcome, dear conformists, to the effervescently enlightening world of weirdness! If you’ve ever felt the urge to be weird, to break free from the chains of normality and dip your toes into the refreshing pool of eccentricity, you’re in the right place! This
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The Intersection of Playful Weirdness and Serious Self-Care In a world that often feels like it’s spinning on an axis powered by stress, deadlines, and relentless pursuit of conformity, the art of self-care emerges as a beacon of hope—a lifeline thrown to us in the midst of our chaotic routines. Yet when we talk about
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A Symphony of Singularities: Embracing the Weird and Wonderful in Us All In the grand tapestry of human existence, what stitches each of us into unique patches of this quilt? What makes us unique? It’s a question as old as time, or at least as old as the first person who looked at their neighbor
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Weirdiful Workspaces: Enhancing Creativity and Productivity In the grand tradition of workplace innovation, where the humdrum of the conventional office has been rigorously challenged by bean bags and ping-pong tables, comes the next evolutionary leap: the Weirdiful Workspace. The Weirdiful Workspace is not just a creative workspace; it’s a crucible of creativity, productivity, and, let’s
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Eco-Friendly Eccentricities: 7 Weirdiful Ways of Going Green In the modern quest for sustainability, “going green” has morphed from a lofty ideal into a lifestyle—sprouting up in conversations with the same frequency as sourdough did in everyone’s kitchens circa 2020. But let’s be honest, while we’re all for saving the planet, the process can sometimes
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The Adventures of Alicia in Eating Disorder Land (a Lewis Carroll “Alice in Wonderland” parody) Once upon a time, in a world that prized mirrors over meals, Alicia found herself tumbling down a rabbit hole — not of whimsy but of warped perceptions. This was not the wonderland she had read about in fairy tales;
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Is My Sobriety Still Valid If It’s Not Perfect? In the dim glow of my laptop, I sit—my tortured artist’s soul wrestling with the metaphysical implications of my imperfect sobriety. The question haunts me, trailing like a shadow that morphs with the sun’s journey across the sky: Is my sobriety still valid if it’s not
My Weirdiful Wanderings in the World of Community Acupuncture The moment I decided to let a stranger stick needles into my body in a room full of other needle-adorned strangers, I knew I had reached a new pinnacle of desperation in my quest to “pin down” my anxiety and pain. What was I thinking? What
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Self-Care is Weirdiful: 12 Budget-Friendly Practices for Your Healing Journey In our contemporary era, where hustle culture often glorifies overwork and the neglect of personal well-being, the significance of self-care has never been more critical. However, amidst skyrocketing prices for wellness programs and products, it’s easy to feel lost and adrift and even to begin
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ASMR: My Weirdiful Self-Care Staple As I lie in bed, staring at the ceiling, fighting the urge to toss and turn, the room seems at once too small and too warm. My numerous layers of sheets and blankets, each carefully chosen for the specific combined weight and pressure they place on my body while I’m
It’s Time for a Weirdness Break In a world that relentlessly demands productivity, efficiency, and constant connectivity, our mental health often takes a backseat. Amidst the cacophony of deadlines and responsibilities, the idea of taking any kind of break — let alone a “weirdness break” — seems not just luxurious but downright mythical. But what
Social Anxiety is My Weirdiful Superpower In a world where extroversion reigns supreme, and the ability to small talk is often mistaken for a fundamental survival skill, there exists a misunderstood and underappreciated band of heroes. These are the individuals for whom social gatherings are akin to navigating a minefield, where every step could lead
Nature is a Weirdiful Thing Nature is weird. In the grand, sprawling canvas that is our planet, nature has etched out a masterpiece filled with wonderfully weirdiful oddities that are as baffling as they are brilliant. From dancing birds to fish that walk, the natural world is a testament to the fact that reality often
The Cutest and the Weirdest: An Ode to Earth’s Eccentric Cuties In the grand menagerie of Earth’s weirdiful creatures, there exists a special club: the Cutest and Weirdest Club. Its members are a motley crew, each boasting the finest in fascinating features that fearlessly straddle the fine line between adorable and downright bizarre. And this
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12 Alcohol Overuse Red Flags I Ignored When I Was Drinking Back in the days when my liver and I were not on speaking terms, I developed a Ph.D. in ignoring red flags about my drinking habits. These flags were so bright and numerous, they could have guided ships safely to harbor. But did I
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The Wild, Weird World of the Wounded Inner Child Complex trauma is a term that psychologists use to describe the experience of those who have been exposed to multiple traumatic events, often of an interpersonal nature and within the context of an attachment relationship. This kind of trauma is pervasive, affecting individuals across the span
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13 Ways to Leave Your Lover (When Your Lover is Alcohol) Breaking up is hard to do, especially when your lover comes in a bottle. But… what’s that you say? Is that little voice in the back of your brain telling you that you’ve been spending a bit too much time with the luscious Lady
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An Ode to My Depression Oh, my dear depression, you sly, invisible beast, always lurking in the shadows, never quite projecting the image to match the glamorous despair they show in the movies. You, my constant companion, defy the stereotypes and refuse to be pinned down by the world’s narrow view of what it means
The Weirdiful Life Manifesto Let’s dive into a world where sobriety meets absurdity, and social norms go to die. Welcome to living life “over the influence,” a concept so revolutionary, it’s practically on the brink of becoming a cult classic. Here, we’re not just talking about ditching the booze or the drugs (though hats-off to
7 Weirdifully Unconventional Approaches to Sobriety Sobriety is a journey that looks different for everyone. While traditional methods like 12-step programs and rehabilitation centers have helped many, a growing number of individuals are seeking unconventional approaches to achieve and maintain sobriety. These innovative methods offer alternative paths that cater to personal preferences, lifestyles, and beliefs,
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That Weirdiful Thing Called Sobriety In a world saturated with social gatherings around glasses of wine, celebratory toasts, and the ever-persistent “happy hour,” choosing sobriety can seem like an act of defiance. It’s a decision that often raises eyebrows, prompts questions, or even, at times, leads to outright misunderstanding. Yet for many, the path of
9 Weirdiful Things to Do Instead of Drinking Quitting drinking is a wild, wonderful, beautiful beast to tackle, y’all. And a lot like breaking up, it can be hard to do — even temporarily, as anyone who’s attempted “Dry July” or “Sober October” might know. A big part of the difficulty lies in how insidiously
7 Signs That You Might Need a Social Media Cleanse Social media is pretty weird, when you really stop to think about it. It offers some incredible benefits and comes with some interesting challenges. And it is pretty much everywhere these days. Some would say it is pretty much “everything,” even, these days. It has
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Growing Up Weirdiful In a world that often prizes conformity and uniformity, those who stand out due to their unique interests, behaviors, or thoughts are frequently labeled as “weird.” This label, especially when applied to women, carries a myriad of implications, from being seen as a mild eccentricity to facing outright exclusion and discrimination. Growing
Sobriety is Weirdiful As we all know, personal growth often emerges from the fertile soil of adversity. Through the arduous journey of overcoming challenges such as alcohol use disorder, depression, and trauma, comes the opportunity to unearth profound joy and freedom. Let’s take a moment to explore the transformative experience of confronting these obstacles head-on
Social Media is Weird In the past decade, social media has transformed from a budding digital curiosity into a fundamental part of our daily lives. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok not only redefine how we communicate but also influence our perceptions of the world and ourselves. This digital revolution brings people together, offering
Make It Weird. Make It Very Weird. Welcome, weirdiful people! Say… remember back in the day when being called “weird” was the equivalent of social exile? (Of course, that wasn’t the only label being bandied about at my school. “Weird” was definitely one of the, err, gentler terms.) Fast forward to adulthood though, and it
The Essence of Being Weirdiful In a world that often prizes conformity, the concept of being “weirdiful” emerges as a beacon of individuality and uniqueness. But what does it mean to be weirdiful? The word “weird,” on its own, tends to have some negative undertones, because of the fact that it has been often used
Weird is Beautiful In a world that often prizes conformity, the phrase “weird is beautiful” stands as a bold counterstatement. It challenges the traditional notions of beauty and normalcy, urging us to rethink our perceptions and appreciate the unconventional. Many of us were likely familiarized with the meaning of the word “weird” in early childhood,
