Just One of Those Things
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Surviving adulthood one mental health tip, chaotic pet moment, and relatable fail at a time. My dog judges my life choices, my plants are barely alive, and my coping mechanism is sarcasm and geekdom. Welcome to my beautifully messy world.
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The ‘Dungeon Master’s Guide’ to ADHD Brain
Imagine your brain as a tabletop RPG session where: You’re the DM (supposedly in charge) Your thoughts are chaotic NPCs (all talking over each other) Your focus is that one player who keeps getting distracted by shiny loot
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Psyche
Anxiety’s Boggart: What Your Brain Turns Into a Monster
There’s a shape-shifting creature lurking in the shadows of your mind—one that takes your deepest fears and morphs them into full-blown catastrophes. No, it’s not a Dementor (though the emotional drain might feel similar). It’s your brain’s own personal Boggart, and it’s been having way too much fun turning minor worries into soul-crushing horrors.
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Psyche
The ‘Resurrection Stone’ of Self-Compassion: How to Talk to Past-You
Think back to the most cringe-worthy version of yourself—the one with questionable haircuts, bad crushes, and a staggering lack of life experience. Now imagine if that younger you appeared in front of you right now. Would you:
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Psyche
The ‘Respawn Point’ Guide to Bad Mental Health Days
We’ve all been there—staring at the ceiling at 3 PM, wondering how basic human functions suddenly feel like expert-level tasks. The mental to-do list mocks you, motivation has glitched out of existence, and even your sweatpants feel like too much commitment. This isn’t just a bad day; it’s your brain blue-screening.
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Psyche
How to Turn Your Anxiety Into a ‘Dragon’ You Can Ride
Anxiety isn’t some pesky garden snake you can ignore—it’s a full-grown, fire-breathing dragon that either torches your village or becomes your most powerful mount. The difference? Whether you’re running from it or learning to saddle up.
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Psyche
The ‘Wingardium Leviosa’ of Anxiety: How to Lighten Your Mental Load
Anxiety is the overachieving Hufflepuff of mental states—it works too hard, cares too much, and won’t stop reorganizing your thoughts like a library on the verge of collapse. But what if you could wave a metaphorical wand and float those worries away?
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Psyche
What If Your ADHD Brain is Just a Wizard with Too Many Spells to Cast?
Imagine your mind as a wizard’s tower—not one of those tidy, Hogwarts-style affairs with neatly labeled potion bottles, but more like a chaotic arcane library where spellbooks float mid-air, portals to random dimensions keep opening, and your familiar (re: your last functional brain cell) is currently MIA because it got distracted by a shiny rock.
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Psyche
Your Scars Are Proof You’re Stronger Than What Tried to Break You
Let’s get one thing straight: your scars—physical or emotional—aren’t flaws. They’re receipts. Proof of purchase. A little reminder that life threw its worst at you, and you still showed up.
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Motivation
You’re Not Lazy, You’re Mentally Exhausted: How to Tell the Difference
Let’s get one thing straight: laziness is a myth. Okay, fine—maybe it exists somewhere in the universe, like in the heart of a teenager who hasn’t seen their bedroom floor in six months. But for most of us? What we call "laziness" is actually mental exhaustion wearing a disguise.
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Humans
Why ‘Healing’ Isn’t Linear—And That’s Okay
The way pop culture talks about healing is wildly misleading. We’re fed this idea that recovery is a neat, upward trajectory—like a stock photo of a person meditating on a mountaintop, blissfully “over it.” Meanwhile, in reality? Healing looks more like a drunk snail trying to navigate a maze.
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Motivation
Why Introverts Excel in Leadership (Despite What Loud People Think)
Let’s address the elephant in the boardroom: society has a weird obsession with loud leaders. We’re conditioned to believe that the best bosses are the ones who dominate meetings, thrive on charisma, and never met a spotlight they didn’t like. Meanwhile, introverts—those of us who’d rather send a thoughtfully crafted email than give an impromptu pep talk—get sidelined as “too quiet” for leadership.
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Humans
