Why being the person everyone relies on can leave you feeling lonely
You organise, listen and hold things together. But who checks in on you? Being the capable one can leave your own needs overlooked. Here’s how to make room for support.
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They’ve read your message but haven’t replied – here’s why your mind jumps to the worst conclusion
An unanswered message can leave us wondering what we’ve done wrong. But a read receipt reveals very little about someone’s intentions. Here’s how to make space between what your phone shows you and the story you tell yourself.
How to stay close to a friend when you live in different time zones
When your morning is their bedtime, even a quick catch-up takes planning. But distance doesn’t have to mean losing the everyday closeness that makes a friendship feel special.
Is your wellness routine making it harder to relax?
Sleep scores, step counts and meditation streaks can help us understand our habits. But when looking after yourself becomes another thing to get right, it may be time to change your relationship with the numbers.
What to do if your boss comes on to you – and why can it be so difficult to respond in the moment?
Leadership coach Shamila Mhearban explains why rejecting your boss can feel difficult, how workplace power dynamics influence our responses and why nervous laughter or friendliness should never be mistaken for consent.
Anticipatory anxiety: why worrying about what might happen can feel worse than the event itself
One writer shares how the fear of having another panic attack took over her life, why anticipatory anxiety can leave you trapped in a cycle of ‘what ifs’, and how therapy, medication and challenging negative thoughts helped her regain control.
Think you might have ADHD at 60? Why more women are recognising the signs later in life
Experts explain why ADHD is often missed in girls, how menopause and changing life circumstances can bring longstanding challenges into focus, and why a proper assessment matters
The heartbreaking truth about ADHD and autism we still don’t understand
More than eight in 10 people with ADHD or autism say they have struggled with their mental health. Behind that statistic is a story of masking, misunderstanding and years spent wondering why life feels harder than it seems to for everyone else.
Why everyone is playing Mahjong – the surprising psychology behind its boom
From WhatsApp groups to packed London clubs, Mahjong is suddenly everywhere. But what is it about this ancient tile game that has people hooked? Experts reveal why it could be the screen-free, sociable hobby we’ve been waiting for
How to tell if your best friend is a narcissist: 10 red flags you shouldn’t ignore
From constant one-upmanship to dismissing your feelings, a psychotherapist reveals the subtle behaviours that could signal narcissistic traits in a close friend – and what to do if your friendship is leaving you feeling drained.
