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Wednesday Afternoon and I'm Already Out of Spoons
Wednesday is the Bermuda Triangle of the work week. It’s that awkward middle ground where the optimism of Monday has long since died, and the relief of Friday is still a hallucination on.

Ordinary Jackass
Jul 76 min read


The Hidden Cost of Being the "Reliable" Friend
Being the "reliable friend" sounds like a compliment, doesn't it? It’s the kind of thing people say at weddings or funerals. "You can always count on them.
ordinaryjackass2
Jul 36 min read


7 Mistakes You’re Making With Parenting Burnout (And How to Actually Survive It)
Parenting burnout isn't just "being tired. " Being tired is what happens after a long day at the zoo.

Ordinary Jackass
May 186 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Recovering from a Disaster Day: Everything You Need to Not Lose Your Mind
You’ve had a day. Maybe the sky literally fell, your basement is now an indoor swimming pool, or you just realized your "reliable" used car is actually a $5,000 paperweight with a leaky.

Ordinary Jackass
May 186 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Parenting Burnout: Everything You Need to Survive When the Kids Are Winning
Parenting burnout is what happens when your internal battery hits 1% and the charger is in a room full of Legos you’re too tired to cross.

Ordinary Jackass
May 186 min read
![[HERO] Life’s Little Disasters 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering the Art of Not Panic-Crying](https://cdn.marblism.com/AeOtNjBcAwv.webp)
![[HERO] Life’s Little Disasters 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering the Art of Not Panic-Crying](https://cdn.marblism.com/AeOtNjBcAwv.webp)
Life’s Little Disasters 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering the Art of Not Panic-Crying
To stop panic-crying when life decides to trip you into a mud puddle, you have to accept one universal truth: you are a glorious, walking disaster, and so is everyone else.
ordinaryjackass2
May 185 min read
![[HERO] How to Handle Parenting Burnout When You’ve Run Out of Caffeine and Patience](https://cdn.marblism.com/wKZmh3XZgn7.webp)
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How to Handle Parenting Burnout When You’ve Run Out of Caffeine and Patience
If you are reading this while hiding in the bathroom, sitting in a parked car in your own driveway, or staring blankly at a cold cup of coffee you’ve microwaved four times today, welcome.
ordinaryjackass2
May 186 min read
![[HERO] Life’s Little Disasters: 20 Relatable Life Advice Tips to Get You Through a Total Meltdown](https://cdn.marblism.com/hz850jlDiNk.webp)
![[HERO] Life’s Little Disasters: 20 Relatable Life Advice Tips to Get You Through a Total Meltdown](https://cdn.marblism.com/hz850jlDiNk.webp)
Life’s Little Disasters: 20 Relatable Life Advice Tips to Get You Through a Total Meltdown
When life decides to take a giant, steaming dump on your Tuesday, you don't need a "manifestation journal" or a $400 weekend retreat.
ordinaryjackass2
May 186 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Parenting Chaos: Everything You Need to Survive Until Bedtime
To survive parenting chaos until bedtime, you need to lower your expectations until they are underground, embrace the "good enough" philosophy, and realize that a successful day is simply.

Ordinary Jackass
May 186 min read
![[HERO] Stop Wasting Time on Perfect Parenting: Try These 7 Hacks to Beat Burnout Instead](https://cdn.marblism.com/gybaT3XhaGI.webp)
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Stop Wasting Time on Perfect Parenting: Try These 7 Hacks to Beat Burnout Instead
You’re burnt out because you’re trying to win an award that doesn’t exist. There is no "Parent of the Year" trophy waiting for you at the end of a week filled with organic kale smoothies.
ordinaryjackass2
May 186 min read
![[HERO] Stop Wasting Time on Trying to be Perfect: 7 Quick Hacks for Embracing Life](https://cdn.marblism.com/T26SMPYXruE.webp)
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Stop Wasting Time on Trying to be Perfect: 7 Quick Hacks for Embracing Life's Little Disasters
Perfectionism is a scam designed to make you feel like a failure for being a human being. We spend our lives trying to child-proof our existence, thinking that if we just buy the right.
ordinaryjackass2
May 187 min read
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How to Recover from a 'Reply All' Email Disaster (and Other Relatable Life Advice)
If you just hit "Reply All" on an email meant for your work bestie, and that email contained a spicy take on the CEO’s new haircut, here is the immediate fix: Assess the damage, send one.
ordinaryjackass2
May 185 min read
![[HERO] How to Adult and Still Feel Like a Functioning Human (Easy Guide for the Rest of Us)](https://cdn.marblism.com/ztT5znny1Zx.webp)
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How to Adult and Still Feel Like a Functioning Human (Easy Guide for the Rest of Us)
Adulting is not a destination. It is a series of confusing, mildly annoying tasks that you perform in a desperate attempt to prevent your life from turning into a flaming shopping cart.
ordinaryjackass2
May 186 min read


Do You Really Need to Learn AI?
If you’ve spent more than five minutes on the internet lately, you’ve probably seen the headlines. "AI is coming for your job! " "Learn to prompt or die!

Ordinary Jackass
May 106 min read


Why "Self-Care" Usually Just Means Buying a Fancy Candle You Can't Afford
Let’s be honest: the "wellness" industry is just three marketing executives in a trench coat trying to convince you that your soul is dehydrated.

Ordinary Jackass
May 105 min read


How to Cancel Plans Without Feeling Like a Monster
You cancel them by being honest, being brief, and realizing that the person you’re bailing on is probably secretly thrilled to stay in their pajamas, too.

Ordinary Jackass
May 106 min read


Why Does My Back Hurt? (And Other Questions for People Over 30)
If you are over the age of 30, you have likely realized that your body is no longer your friend.

Ordinary Jackass
May 106 min read


The Subscription Vampire: How to Stop the $9.99 Bleed
You’re scrolling through your bank app at 11:00 PM, eyes half-shut, just trying to make sure you didn’t accidentally buy a boat in your sleep. Then you see it. You don’t recognize the name.

Ordinary Jackass
May 104 min read


10 Reasons Your "Getting My Life Together" Plan Isn't Working (And How to Fix It)
Your "getting my life together" plan isn’t working because you’re trying to build a cathedral on a foundation made of wet cardboard and unfinished laundry.

Ordinary Jackass
May 106 min read


How to Survive Parenting Burnout When You’re Barely Holding It Together
If you are currently reading this from the floor of a walk-in pantry while eating a handful of chocolate chips you hid behind the quinoa, you are in the right place.

Ordinary Jackass
May 106 min read
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