Things That Convince Me I’m Functioning When I’m Definitely Just Vibing Through Chaos
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Functional Delusions
Aesthetic Coping Mechanisms
Pretend Productivity Starter Pack
Functional Delusions
Why: It’s leak-proof, cute, and lets you sip or chug depending on your emotional state.
Beneble Vibe: The hydration equivalent of an emotional support friend.
Freesip - Owala
Why: Structured enough to feel like you’re journaling, short enough for when your brain is mush.
Beneble Vibe: Passive productivity. You did one thing today.
The Five Minute Journal - Original Linen - Intelligent Change
Why: Smells like you have your life together (even if you’re spiraling with soft lighting).
Beneble Vibe: Clean girl meets brooding academic.
Teakwood & Tobacco - P. F. Candle Co.
Why: It fights seasonal depression with bright white light. Literally.
Beneble Vibe: Fake it ‘til your circadian rhythm makes it.
Verilux HappyLight® Luxe Light Therapy Lamp
Why: 20g of protein and zero prep. Plus they’re actually good??
Beneble Vibe: Adult Lunchables, but emotionally evolved.
Barebells Cookies & Cream Protein Bar
Aesthetic Coping Mechanisms
Why: You don’t have to read it to feel something just by holding it.
Beneble Vibe: Sad girl canon. Also, literary clout.
The Bell Jar (Modern Classics): Plath, Sylvia
Why: It gives your hands something to do besides scroll TikTok or pick at your cuticles.
Beneble Vibe: Quietly anxious but high-functioning.
Aluminum Alloy Infinity Fidget Cube - 6 Colors
Why: You can be mentally crumbling but if you have gold hoops on, it’s fine.
Beneble Vibe: Chaos, but make it minimalist chic.
Why: Temporarily de-puffs your face, permanently boosts your illusion of control.
Beneble Vibe: “If I look sculpted, maybe I am emotionally regulated.”