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.

Perhaps you've replayed a conversation over and over, wondering if you came across as rude. Perhaps you've spent days weighing up a decision, only to question it once you've finally made it. Or perhaps your mind seems to treat every small uncertainty as something that needs solving before you can truly relax.

Why do intelligent women overthink? Explore the psychology behind rumination, perfectionism, anxiety and overactive minds, backed by psychological research.