Depression is a very cruel disease. It can be incredibly difficult to overcome the feelings of emptiness and helplessness which depression so often causes. The problem is exacerbated by a lack of reliable treatment options. We know that certain medications and...
Over the last few years, I've become completely obsessed with crystals and gemstones. I want to own every crystal ever, in raw and tumbled form; I want to cover my house in geodes! As with anything, the more you dive into it, the more you learn about it. I wanted to...
For 2016, one of the photo series I set out to create with Maura was the Uncustomary Domestic Unicorn. That took many forms, and I wanted to wrap up the year and show you all the things you've probably seen sporadically on Instagram every few weeks. Enjoy the...
If you have ever seen someone return from a long run or an exercise session at the gym and immediately down a chocolate muffin on the basis that they have “earned” the treat, you’ll know just how destructive such behavior can be. However, although it is a terrible...
With the choice in latest trends and new clothing offering inspiration at every turn, it’s hard not to fall into the trap of buying into a style that could be a passing fad. The beauty of exploring your personality and discovering your own style is that you can use...
January 20th is Fetish Day, and I want to use this opportunity to talk about them! Uncustomary is all about loving yourself and embracing (and celebrating!) your inner weird, whatever that may be. That includes celebrating your sexuality, whatever that means for you....
Learning to love yourself is the first step in accepting who you are and what you want from life. There are so many stereotypes of the perfect body and the perfect life that it can make you feel that you can never attain it. However, you don’t need to have the perfect...
Nihilism isn't always a word people know how to use. The definition can be tricky, too. Often it gets wrapped up in religion, which is fair, but it doesn't always need to be. Basically it's the idea that "life is meaningless" in the sense that there's nothing beyond...
The consumption of music has increased from 26.6 hours a week in 2016 to over 32 hours in 2017, making the hobby more popular than ever. This may be connected to a growth in self-love as a priority for people who are looking to lower stress and find fulfillment...
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