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5 ways to feel more comfortable in your own skin

Heidi Scrimgeour looks at what it means to love the skin you’re in, and gives her top tips on feeling body-confident.

Heidi Scrimgeour

7 July 202511 July 2025

5 ways to feel more comfortable in your own skin

Why we hide worry — and how letting it go can heal us

In a culture that tells us to keep smiling and push through, many of us bury our worry until it grows into overwhelm, anxiety and chronic stress. But acknowledging what’s weighing on our minds may be the first step toward relief. Like so many of my Gen-X cohort, I used to brace myself while walking […]

Psychologies

19 March 202619 March 2026

Mental health

Why my ADHD means I’m brilliant in a crisis — and burned out by ‘business as usual’

For adults with ADHD, high-stakes moments can bring brilliance — but routine tasks can feel impossible. Discover how the hidden “ADHD tax” and constant mental load reveal the cost of living in a world not built for you. Most people know ADHD is associated with distraction, impulsivity, and difficulty with everyday tasks. But what few […]

Psychologies

17 March 202613 March 2026

Friendships / Mental health

Yes, I’ve read your message. No, I haven’t responded. ADHD, communication, and rejection

ADHD and texting don’t mix well. Missed replies and the dread of those blue ticks can trigger a spiral, especially when rejection sensitivity kicks in. Here’s why communication feels so overwhelming with ADHD — and how to manage it without the guilt. Those two little blue ticks. You see them and instantly ask yourself: “They’ve […]

Psychologies

17 March 202613 March 2026

Mental health / Sleep

I’m worn out, but my mind is racing: Why ADHD makes sleep harder than you think

From spinning thoughts to disrupted routines and late-evening energy surges, ADHD and sleep can interact in ways that make switching off impossible. Maybe you were scrolling until 12:30am. Maybe one more episode of Bridgerton turned into three. Or maybe your brain simply refused to switch off. For people with ADHD, restless nights aren’t just occasional — racing […]

Psychologies

17 March 202613 March 2026

Family & parenting / Mental health

Chaos, mum guilt, and unexpected joy: What parenting with ADHD really feels like

Parenting with ADHD can be exhausting, and mum guilt is unavoidable. But with self-compassion and practical strategies, the chaos can become creativity, connection, and joy. “Oh no — it’s World Book Day. Or Non-Uniform Day. Or a training day. I’m so sorry, darling, Mummy forgot… again.” Parenting can feel like being the personal assistant to […]

Psychologies

17 March 202613 March 2026

Self / Mental health

Is this burnout… or could it actually be ADHD?

ADHD burnout can leave people feeling exhausted even after rest. Discover how cycles of hyperfocus, stress and over-functioning can drain the nervous system and lead to emotional and physical crashes. Competitive tiredness is a thing. We’re all worn out these days, right? But what if your exhaustion isn’t quite the same as everyone else’s? If you […]

Psychologies

17 March 202613 March 2026