Georgina Sturmer
Overwhelmed by the shopping pressures of Christmas?
The weekend began with Black Friday, and it feels as if we have now tipped headlong into the season of consumption and spending. There's...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Nov 24
- 2 min
Understanding binge-drinking
Recent headliners proclaimed that British women are among the global leaders in binge-drinking. As the festive season approaches, I spoke...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Nov 22
- 2 min
Coping with 'mum guilt' in the workplace
There’s an enormous amount of pressure on mums to do the best job that they can. Of course, much of this stems from the natural maternal...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Nov 20
- 3 min
Scrolling on your socials, do you find yourself keeping tabs on people who you don't like?
The advent of social media has made it infinitely easier to keep in touch with what's going on with those around us. But this also means...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Nov 18
- 2 min
Coping with 'pre-death' grief, when grief comes before a loss
Sometimes grief comes before a loss. If we know that a loss is likely to be on the horizon, perhaps if a loved one is unwell, we might...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Nov 14
- 3 min
Returning to work, and coping with taking a step down
We often talk about returning to the workplace in the context of career breaks and maternity leave. But yesterday's headlines were all...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Nov 11
- 3 min
Relaxation techniques: how do you really relax?
So you've finally found some time for yourself. You're at the end of your to-do list - or nearly there. The diary is empty, your phone...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Nov 8
- 2 min
How to rebuild your confidence after leaving a toxic workplace
A toxic workplace can leave a lasting imprint on us, in the same way as an unhealthy relationship or a traumatic experience. I spoke to...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Oct 26
- 2 min
Have you been a victim of 'mum-shaming'?
I've written before about how our identity shifts when we become parents. There's also a shift - whether we like it or not - in how...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Oct 20
- 3 min
What is self-sabotage?
Have you ever noticed yourself getting in your own way? Saying yes to things you don’t wish to do, saying no to things you might enjoy,...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Oct 14
- 2 min
Do you suffer from emotional hangovers?
Feelings don’t always come and go smoothly. Sometimes our emotions are overwhelming. Maybe you’re overcome by a deep sense of sadness,...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Oct 10
- 2 min
Work addiction: Are you a workaholic?
The actor Idris Elba has been in the press this week talking about his addiction to work. When we think about addiction, we often think...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Oct 4
- 2 min
Coping with nerves ahead of a big event
I was asked for some tips on coping with nerves ahead of a proposal. This might sound like a very specific area of anxiety - and likely...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Sep 29
- 4 min
Taking time to switch off and disconnect. Are you dreaming about your next holiday?
It's nearly the end of September, and the summer holidays already feel as if they were a long time ago. So when I was asked to have a...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Sep 11
- 2 min
The 'anniversary effect': coping with difficult dates and reminders
When life throws challenges our way, it can feel as if the world stops turning. And what can be just as hard, is facing anniversaries...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Aug 30
- 3 min
The Perfectionism Trap: Is social media fuelling our addiction to perfection?
The endless scroll of social media is a part of everyday life, and it feels as if it’s here to stay. There are lots of things that are...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Aug 11
- 3 min
Aerophobia: what causes the fear of flying?
We all know what it means when someone says that they're afraid of flying. Right? It even has its own name: aerophobia. But when we...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Aug 4
- 3 min
What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?
It feels as if we encounter new terminology related to mental health every single day. I've noticed more people talking about Rejection...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Jun 28
- 4 min
Health anxiety: How to cope if you’re feeling anxious about seeing your GP
Do you know the feeling? Maybe it’s a niggle, a sign of infection, a symptom, an ache, a pain, or an understanding that something isn’t...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Jun 23
- 3 min
Are you feeling anxious about AI?
It feels as if someone has turned up the volume on the chatter about AI. Everywhere we turn there are comments about AI, ChatGPT, bots...
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