How to Survive 2025: A Guide to Embracing the Chaos

If 2024 taught us anything, it’s that trying to predict the future is a fool’s errand. You made plans, got excited, and then watched everything go up in flames like a slow-motion car crash. And just when you thought things couldn’t get more bizarre—cue 2025. Yep, this year’s already gearing up to be a whirlwind of chaos, confusion, and "WTF" moments.

But here’s the thing: we’ve learned to survive the madness, right? We’ve adapted, we’ve built up our resilience, and now we know what we’re dealing with. So, let’s talk about how to not only survive 2025 but maybe even laugh through it. Spoiler: sarcasm, snacks, and a good calendar will be your best friends.

1. Lower Your Expectations… Even More

If 2024 didn’t teach you to lower your expectations, congratulations—you must have missed most of it. But let’s be real: setting the bar low can be one of the greatest tools in your mental health arsenal. Expecting 2025 to be another utopian year filled with peace and puppies is setting yourself up for disappointment.

Instead, let’s aim for something more realistic. Maybe the goal for this year isn’t “thrive”—maybe it’s “get through without screaming into the void.” And hey, if something better happens, you’ll be pleasantly surprised!

Pro Tip: Have a mantra ready for when things go sideways, something like, “Well, that’s just 2025 being 2025,” or, “Of course this is happening, because why wouldn’t it?” Lower your expectations, and the shocks feel less shocking.

2. Stay Organized, Even If the World Isn’t

The world may feel like it's unraveling, but you don’t have to be. Staying organized might just be your secret weapon against 2025’s unpredictability. A solid organizational system won’t prevent the next catastrophe, but it’ll help you know when to duck and cover.

Enter the 2025 Wall Calendar. Look, I know what you’re thinking: “How is a calendar going to help me survive the madness?” Well, when you’re knee-deep in chaos, it helps to at least know what day it is, right? Tracking deadlines, doctor appointments, and the phases of the moon (because who knows what that’ll do this year) keeps you one step ahead of the cosmic joke that 2025 has in store. Plus, the snarky, relatable characters that greet you each month on the calendar make facing the day a little more bearable. It’s like having a moody, sarcastic best friend hanging on your wall—someone who totally gets why you’re so over everything.

3. Find the Humor in It—Seriously

If 2025 turns out to be anything like we expect, laughter might be your only true coping mechanism. In fact, finding humor in the absurd is probably one of the best ways to survive a world that feels like it’s constantly trolling you.

So, how do you laugh when everything is on fire (again)? Look for the ridiculousness in life. Maybe your car broke down again or your favorite takeout spot just closed for “renovations,” but instead of spiraling, imagine you’re the lead character in a dark comedy and the universe is just testing you for a laugh. Sometimes, all you can do is chuckle at the absurdity.

Also, surround yourself with things that make you smile. Silly memes, funny podcasts, or characters on your calendar that just get it—having those moments of lightheartedness throughout the day can make everything feel a little less heavy.

4. Stockpile Snacks and Patience

Let’s get one thing straight: snacks aren’t just for movie nights anymore—they’re essential for surviving the year. Stock your pantry like you’re preparing for the apocalypse, because, in a sense, you are. And when I say stockpile, I’m not talking about gallons of water and canned beans (though those might come in handy). I mean the comfort snacks that will bring you joy when everything else seems to be spiraling.

Snacks aside, patience is the other commodity you’ll need in 2025. Whether it’s the line at the DMV that never seems to end, the internet going out right before your Zoom meeting, or your cat suddenly deciding they only eat this brand of food—patience will be your superpower. Breathe deep, count to ten, and repeat to yourself: “This, too, shall pass.”

5. Celebrate Random Holidays (Because Why Not?)

Here’s something to actually look forward to in 2025: the weird and wonderful holidays that’ll give you a reason to smile through the madness. The Chubble Gum 2025 Wall Calendar is packed with fun and quirky international and national holidays that are so absurd, they’ll make you wonder why we don’t celebrate these every day. 🥳

Look out for days like:

• National Idiot Day 🤦‍♀️: A day dedicated to those moments where you just have to shake your head and laugh at the collective foolishness of the world.
• World Compliment Day 🌎💖: Because, hey, even in a chaotic year, everyone deserves a little boost from a random "You’re doing great!" from the universe.
• Be Late for Something Day ⏰: Finally, a day where being late is encouraged. Running behind on everything? On this day, you're not procrastinating, you’re celebrating.

These aren’t just regular holidays—they’re opportunities to let go of some of the seriousness and enjoy life’s oddities. Mark your calendar for these celebrations, and prepare to embrace the weird with a smile.

6. Plan (Loosely) but Be Ready to Pivot

Planning in 2025 is like making a sandcastle while the tide is coming in. You can put in the effort, but there’s a good chance the universe will come along and wipe it out. That said, planning can still be helpful—it just has to be flexible planning.

Use that trusty wall calendar we talked about earlier to lay out your intentions for the year, but don’t marry yourself to the idea that everything will go as scheduled. Think of your plans as guidelines, not rules. And when things inevitably go off-script, roll with it.

Did your vacation get canceled again? Time to plan a staycation filled with snacks, Netflix, and naps. Did your boss change the deadline with zero notice? Embrace your inner Zen and knock it out with minimal emotional breakdowns.

7. Accept That Weird is the New Normal

By now, you should be realizing that “weird” isn’t an exception anymore—it’s the baseline. Aliens? Sure, why not. Government systems crashing? Expected. That massive ship stuck in the canal again? I mean, are we even surprised?

In 2025, the key to survival is accepting that this new level of weirdness isn’t temporary. It’s here to stay, and the quicker you come to terms with it, the less exhausting it will be. Learn to expect the unexpected and embrace the chaos when it shows up at your front door (probably unannounced).

If 2024 was the dress rehearsal for absurdity, 2025 is the full-blown production. Get yourself organized, keep your head up, laugh at the mess, and trust that with the right tools (like that totally awesome 2025 calendar), you’ll make it through whatever weirdness the year throws at you.

Good luck—you're gonna need it.