Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I thought I’d feel different by now”? Maybe you overhauled your routine. Got on top of things for a while. Lost weight, or finally started exercising consistently. Landed the job, finished the project, sorted the thing you’d been putting off for months. For a while, it felt good. The […]

Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I’ll feel good enough when…”? I’ll feel good enough when they like me, better when I lose weight, more confident when I’ve sorted myself out and will finally like myself when things are different. Most women have some version of this thought. It might not always sound exactly the […]

Sometimes its hard to know whats having the biggest impact! How you feel about your body, your self-esteem or your ADHD traits. And that’s exactly what I want us to think about, starting with when your negative body thoughts taking the lead… Have you ever been getting dressed and felt your mood shift before the […]

Have you ever noticed that when life feels overwhelming, your body image thoughts seem to get louder?  Maybe something feels uncertain. Stress. Change. A low-level sense that something isn’t right. And then, almost without warning, your focus shifts. You start thinking more about how you look. You notice your body more. You feel more critical, […]

Have you ever caught your reflection and thought, ‘I hate my body’, instantly zooming in on the parts of yourself that you don’t like? Maybe it’s your stomach, arms, skin, face. I know for me it was my nose, thighs and height! Your eyes go there before you’ve even had a chance to think. It’s […]

Have you ever noticed that body image gets louder when life feels out of control? You never notice it during the calm, happy weeks, but during the ones when you wish for a break. Anxiety spikes that seem to come from nowhere. The moments when something feels unstable, unclear, or emotionally risky. Suddenly, your body […]

Why does body image feel louder, more consuming, or more emotionally intense when you have ADHD? Not just an insecure moment, but the kind where one comment sticks to your ribs. One photo can spiral your whole mood. One subtle shift in someone’s tone makes you question your face, your stomach, your outfit, your worth. […]

For many people, putting yourself first sounds simple in theory and deeply uncomfortable in practice. Do you feel tired, stretched, or in need of rest? You might even know exactly what would help. And yet, choosing yourself can bring up guilt, hesitation, or a quiet sense that you’re doing something wrong. This isn’t because you […]

Social comparison is something most of us do automatically, often without even noticing. It can happen while scrolling, when you catch your reflection in a shop window, or when you’re standing next to someone and suddenly become acutely aware of your own body. One small moment, and your attention shifts. You start assessing. Measuring. Judging. […]

Social media has become such a normal part of everyday life that we rarely stop to question what it’s doing to us. Whether it’s the first thing you check in the morning, something you scroll through on a break at work, or what you reach for in the evening when you’re tired and switching off, […]