Coffee, Chaos & Pretending You Have Your Life Together

Collaborative guest post

There’s a very specific type of confidence that only appears after coffee.
Before coffee? Anything could happen. Including leaving the house wearing two entirely different socks and calling it “a choice”.

Mornings are not my strongest skillset. I aspire to calm routines, but realistically I operate on vibes, caffeine, and whatever outfit feels emotionally correct at the time.

The Reality of Morning Energy

Some people wake up ready to conquer the day. Others wake up negotiating with it.

Coffee is the mediator.

It’s the small pause between being horizontal and becoming vaguely functional. Not a grand ritual — just something reliable that signals the day has officially started.

The Espresso Machine Era

At some point, making coffee at home stopped feeling like a compromise and started feeling like an upgrade. The espresso machine became less of a “luxury item” and more of a survival tool.

There’s something grounding about pressing a button and knowing that, within moments, a proper espresso will appear. No queues, no small talk, no explaining your order — just good coffee, exactly how you like it, before the day fully kicks in.

It turns the kitchen into a calm zone, even when everything else feels slightly chaotic.

Dressing With Confidence (Fuelled by Caffeine)

Coffee doesn’t just wake you up — it stabilises your decision-making. Suddenly, bold choices feel less risky. Bright socks? Obviously. Clashing colours? Intentional.

There’s a direct link between caffeine levels and outfit confidence, and I stand by that.

Once the espresso hits, you’re no longer hoping the outfit works — you’re committing to it.

When People Come Over Unexpectedly

Few things reveal the state of your life faster than someone saying, “I was just nearby.”

But having an espresso machine quietly doing its thing makes these moments easier. You can offer a proper coffee without turning the kitchen into a stress zone, sit down, and actually enjoy the conversation.

It shifts the focus away from hosting and back to connection — which is the whole point anyway.

Low Expectations, High Standards

I don’t need perfection. I need things to work.

Good coffee, comfortable clothes, and routines that don’t demand too much before noon. If something earns a place in daily life, it’s because it makes mornings better — not more complicated.

And honestly? Coffee from an espresso machine does exactly that.