5 subtle signs your nervous system is dysregulated – according to a psychotherapist
Waking up exhausted? Butterflies in your tummy? Shoulders up to your ears? Your nervous system might be trying to tell you something.
Stress
Snapping at your loved ones? Your nervous system might be trying to tell you something
Feeling more impatient or on edge than usual? Here’s what’s happening in your nervous system.
Sophrology: the mind-body practice designed to regulate your nervous system and combat chronic stress
Struggling with stress? Try this daily method to soothe your nervous system
Why so many people struggle to relax on holiday — and the therapist-approved ways to finally switch off
Switching off can be harder than it sounds — if you find it tough to unwind on holiday, try these therapist-endorsed tips to let yourself go, writes Sara Keenan
The 5-minute meditation that clears morning brain fog
Starting each day with a fuzzy mind and jumbled thoughts? This quick meditation practice can help you find clarity and regain control over your thoughts.
Late diagnosis, overthinking, and the two most dangerous words in the English language
From relationship breakdowns to career regrets, experts say the human brain has a dangerous habit of replaying alternate versions of life. According to GP Dr Kasim Usmani, the spiral often starts with two deceptively simple words: What If? “What if I’d known sooner?” “What if I’d made different choices?” “What if my life had turned out differently?” […]
11 quiet signs your mental health might be struggling
From social withdrawal and exhaustion to over-exercising and self-criticism, experts explain the subtle warning signs of anxiety, stress and depression — and why recognising them early matters. Mental-health struggles rarely appear overnight. More often, stress, anxiety and depression build gradually through small shifts in behaviour, mood and physical wellbeing that can easily be dismissed as […]
What stress really does to your mood: The neuroscience of emotions, stress and self-worth
A bad mood doesn’t define you. Science shows it’s just a temporary state shaped by stress, sleep, and hormones — and understanding your brain’s response can help you break the cycle of negative thinking. We all have days when we wake with a heaviness we can’t quite place, and before we have even opened the […]
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 […]
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 […]
