Trying to leave things better than I find them Analytical Scientist 👩‍🔬 #AcademicMentalHealth advocate 🌱 Founder VoicesofAcademia.com 💬 Author of "Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD" 📘 ADHDer 💚 Proud mum 👶 she/her. Views mine.https://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3mqkixeqt5s2pIn toddler whiplash, first time our daughter has said "I love you" tonight. She also said "they have grey hair like mummy". Thanks kiddo.13 Jul 2026 20:13 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqkixeqt5s2phttps://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3movu27wuk22rGot diagnosed with IBS about a decade ago. Fast forward to getting an ADHD diagnosis, and bringing in healthy mechanisms (and simply understanding) to manage it, and I no longer have any stomach issues. Fascinating really what a difference knowing and not masking all the time can do 🧐22 Jun 2026 21:41 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3movu27wuk22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3movfm4dths2kTake the hot weather back please22 Jun 2026 17:22 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3movfm4dths2khttps://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3mopscuohck2jThings no-one told me about having a child, #475: you just have to do 17kg toddler deadlifts on a regular basis20 Jun 2026 11:54 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mopscuohck2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3monveupqpk2yThe HPV vaccine is an astounding achievement. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c621z28z138o19 Jun 2026 17:43 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3monveupqpk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3mocpvlxpgk2mIf you are based in the UK, please do consider writing an email to your local library about how important LGBTQ+ books, and representation is. There are several councils in the UK suggesting that books should be banned and that LGBTQ+ books are harmful. This must be challenged at all costs.15 Jun 2026 07:06 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mocpvlxpgk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3mnwblwcojc2dI now understand Tolkien's inspiration for Hobbits was toddlers. Second breakfast, elevenses etc.10 Jun 2026 08:18 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnwblwcojc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3mnn4dmdqe22rDay trip!06 Jun 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnn4dmdqe22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3mnksltcnoc26You can't park there mate05 Jun 2026 18:50 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnksltcnoc26https://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3mnkr6t43622gNot Giles 😢05 Jun 2026 18:25 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnkr6t43622ghttps://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3mnfn4zp62c26Nothing quite as humbling as parenting. House of Lords yesterday evening, slowly removing PVA glue out of toddler hair this evening (for about 20 mins!)03 Jun 2026 17:29 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnfn4zp62c26https://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3mndj766adk2kNot every day you get to go to the House of Lords! A wonderful day, attending the Technician Commitment event, discussing technical skills, representation and recognition02 Jun 2026 21:14 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mndj766adk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3mn62skcxrs2dWas expecting white strawberry flowers so these have been a surprising delight 🍓31 May 2026 17:13 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn62skcxrs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3mmvew7bmis2gToddler saw meerkat at the zoo digging, and said "meerkats gardening!!!!" and I love that gardening is her best reference point28 May 2026 06:20 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmvew7bmis2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3mmjefwyw4k2lBest flowers I've ever received: "picked for mummy" by our toddler23 May 2026 11:39 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmjefwyw4k2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3mmdpczglvk2mAbsolutely shameful move by the University of Nottingham. The community will not forget. Solidarity with all affected. [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 May 2026 05:38 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmdpczglvk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3mlogckmcck2lMy view at work today during my lunch break12 May 2026 18:31 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlogckmcck2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3mljhkrom2s25This is 35 then. Wish I could share with 25 year old me how genuinely happy I am.10 May 2026 19:10 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mljhkrom2s25https://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3mli5ioufsk2fThis should be a huge wake up call for the scientific community. [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 May 2026 06:37 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mli5ioufsk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3ml5ydekqws2rIt isn't an exaggeration to say that I am alive and well today because of antidepressants. This war on medicine, on science, will kill people. [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 May 2026 05:38 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5ydekqws2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3mkxoq5azbs2pMy loves. So very happy with our little life.03 May 2026 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkxoq5azbs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3mko35u6yr22dNot our toddler quietly whispering to herself "tick tick goes the clock"...#parentinghorror29 Apr 2026 21:46 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mko35u6yr22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3mkkwkscvjk22Someone wrote to me today to tell me my book saved their life. Right book, right time. So there's that, isn't there.28 Apr 2026 15:46 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkwkscvjk22https://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3mjwybinbvs2zHere, have some whimsy. We all need a bit more whimsy. Love to you all x20 Apr 2026 17:23 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwybinbvs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3miqridxtg222Tulips are out05 Apr 2026 12:40 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3miqridxtg222https://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3mibcjtiigk26The last few years have been such a wake up for me. Looking after myself and my physical and mental health helps me be present for everyone, but also I can just be doing it for me. Off today, with just myself for company, something I always found impossible because of the ADHD noise in my head.30 Mar 2026 09:03 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibcjtiigk26https://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3mi4nlgotx227Out enjoying some spring sunshine together ❤️28 Mar 2026 12:37 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi4nlgotx227https://bsky.app/profile/zjayres.bsky.social/post/3mgwb7rdx222iHaving ADHD with long online meetings is bad times because options I have are: a) fidget a lot on camera and perhaps come across as unprofessional b) have my camera off and perhaps come across as unprofessional c) sit deathly still and be able to not concentrate and get a bad back Love that for me13 Mar 2026 06:15 +0000at://did:plc:eonpcbmelrtfpemdxkcyopix/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgwb7rdx222i