What The Heck Just Happened? A Overthinker's Survival Guide.
Because chaos doesn’t come with a manual… A field guide for life’s weirdest days
Ever have one of those days where reality taps out and you’re left wondering if you accidentally stepped into a sitcom?
Yeah — today was one of those days.But here’s the thing: after 53 years of riding the rollercoaster (sometimes hands up, sometimes white-knuckling the bar), I’ve learned a thing or two about getting through the chaos with your humor—and your soul—mostly intact.
So if you’re smack in the middle of your own “what the heck?” moment… breathe, grab a cup of something warm and read on
Let’s talk survival strategies, comfort rituals, and the underrated power of laughing at the absurd.
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☕Step One: Don’t Panic. Make Tea Instead
Or coffee. Or whatever soothes your inner gremlin. p.s. glass of wine it's allowed on this moments as well.
You don’t need answers right now. You need warmth and quiet.
Brew something comforting. Bonus points if it’s in your favorite mug.
Sit still. Sip slowly. Remember: you’ve survived 100% of your weird days so far.
🧭Recalculate, Like a GPS With Attitude
Even the best plans sometimes drive straight into nonsense.
Ask: What’s in my control? Focus only on that.
Re-route if needed. Detours often come with better snacks anyway.
Repeat this mantra: “Well… that was unexpected, but not unmanageable.”
📞 Section 3: Phone a Friend
Preferably the One Who Doesn’t Judge
Call or message someone who gets your weird.
Vent. Rant. Laugh. Or just send memes back and forth in silence.
Reminder: Connection is a lifeline, not a luxury.
🛋️Sit With It. On the Comfy Couch
Because emotional processing is best done in sweatpants
You don’t have to solve everything today.
Sometimes the bravest thing is doing nothing for a minute.
Cue up a comfort show or playlist. Mood regulation is survival, not indulgence.
🍰 Section 5: Distract Yourself
Preferably With Cake
Read something absurd. Bake something unnecessary.
Rearrange your bookshelf by vibe.
Bonus tip: Pet something fluffy. If you don’t have a pet, borrow one emotionally through TikTok.
💭 Things I Tell Myself (and Sometimes Believe)
Reminders that have saved me — and might save you, too
“You’re not behind — you’re just on a scenic route.”
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“You’re not too much.
The world just needs a minute to catch up.”
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“Take a breath. Then another. You’re two inhales away from legendary.”
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“Rest is not quitting.
It’s strategic pausing.”
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“You’ve done hard things before. You can do weird Tuesdays, too.”
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“You don’t need to bloom every day.
Some days, you’re just a very elegant seed.”
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