The Odder Being Method
Build a life that fits who you are.
For decades, you've been conditioned to do what your family, culture or community expect you to do. That's living life off-the-rack. We believe in a better fit - with a method that starts with your vision and grows along with you.
Why this matters
If you feel all over the place… you need a compass.
We are conditioned to fit in society. Regardless of our talents, dreams, wirings. And at the same time, we're told we can have it all: love, success, community, self-care. Preferably at the same time. And chasing this white rabbit, it's easy to get lost. Odder Being is a method that sheds expectations at looks at you. So you can live your own, tailor-made life.
The method
Building step by step.
You start with the foundation. Once that's solid, everything else in your life starts making sense.
1
Own
This step may sound simple, but needs a lot of courage: own who you are. And that means acknowledging that you may need to make changes.
2
Design
Discover who you are and what excites you. Turn this into your life blueprint - the foundation for your goals and decisions.
3
Define
Now that you know where you're going, it's time to map out the first steps. What do you want to do with your limited time and energy?
4
Embody
Once you know what you want, it's time to put it to life. In this step, it's all about daily decisions, communication, and boundaries.
5
Reflect
You will grow and change and your blueprint, your vision, will grow with you. This step helps you be intentional about your change and growth.
Meet the founder
I built the life I was ‘supposed to’. So why was I crying in the office bathroom?
A steady relationship. A well-paid job at a prestigious company. A big house. TGIF drinks with friends. The summer of '16 felt like I had it all. And yet, I ached for something different. I longed for freedom, adventure. I should have celebrated, but instead, I felt empty. I decided needed a change.
Two years later, my life was on its head and packed with adventure (read: uncertainty), but… I wasn't any happier. Turns out, crying in a van on a psychedelic festival isn't any more fun than crying in the office bathroom. Why couldn't I just be happy?
That's when I took a step back. Instead of trying to follow yet another path, I started looking inwards. Getting clear on my own vision and making decisions that fit me. That's when everything changed - I got the relationship, home, career, and community I craved.
Today, I want you to experience the freedom and joy of a tailor-made life, too. That's why I'm sharing everything I've learned in the Odder Being method.
Marianna Zelichenko
Founder
The odd ones
We do this together.
We work with illustrators & translators from different countries to make sure you get the best tools.
Jenny
Illustrator (Vision Cards, Relationship Vision Cards)
Iris
Illustrator (Polyamory Conversation Cards)
Alejandro
Illustrator (Sexperiments)
Chantal
Illustrator (Vision Cards, Career Vision Cards)
Elena
Translator Spanish
(Kids' Quest-ions)
(Kids' Quest-ions)
Jean-Charles
Translator French (Kids' Quest-ions, Polyamory Conversation Cards)
…and other illustrators & translators bringing Odder Being to life.
Keep growing
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On our use of AI
All of our products are created (designed and developed) by humans. We do use AI to help with research, marketing and trivial tasks. Some of the blog images are AI-generated. Outsourcing this type of tasks allows us to keep this small business going, though we'll never use it at the expense of quality for you.
Needless to say, we will never share your data with generative AI.
Needless to say, we will never share your data with generative AI.