The Good Enough Mother: Why Your Child Doesn't Need You to Be Perfect
What if being a good mother doesn't mean getting everything right?
Explore Donald Winnicott's ‘good enough mother’ theory and what modern psychology tells us about attachment, imperfection, repair and maternal guilt.
Why Do I Feel Responsible for Everyone Else's Feelings?
“I know it isn't my fault… so why do I still feel guilty?" Many women carry an invisible burden that rarely appears on a to-do list. Alongside work, family and everyday responsibilities, they also carry the emotional wellbeing of the people around them.
Do you find yourself worrying about other people's emotions or feeling guilty when someone is upset? Discover the psychology behind emotional responsibility, people-pleasing, attachment and empathy, grounded in psychological research.
Why Do Women Find It So Difficult to Put Themselves First?
You finally have an hour to yourself. No one urgently needs you. There are no appointments to attend, messages that cannot wait or immediate problems to solve. And yet, instead of relaxing, you notice the familiar pull of guilt.
Why does putting yourself first feel so uncomfortable? Explore the psychology behind people-pleasing, guilt, invisible emotional labour and boundaries.