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Coping with work pressure: do you 'power on' when you really need time off?
This week in the press, Royal watchers have been following reports that the Princess of Wales intends to 'work from bed' while recovering...

Georgina Sturmer
Jan 24, 20243 min read


What happens if 'Dry January' doesn't work out?
The concept of 'Dry January' has been growing in popularity over the past few years. After all, if you'd like to reduce your alcohol...

Georgina Sturmer
Jan 23, 20243 min read


Friendship dynamics: coping with an 'energy vampire'
We all know the image of a vampire. A creepy creature, whose sole focus is to drain our energy in order to supplement their own. These...

Georgina Sturmer
Jan 16, 20244 min read


Reframing Blue Monday
The concept of Blue Monday isn’t actually rooted in psychology. Remember Black Friday? Well, Blue Monday is another marketing term. It...

Georgina Sturmer
Jan 15, 20245 min read


Top tips for improving your sleep
Are you getting enough? Sleep, that is. Lack of sleep has a real impact on our resilience, our ability to cope with the things that...

Georgina Sturmer
Jan 12, 20242 min read


The power of 'daily affirmations'
Many of us spend a huge amount of time and energy seeking out the acceptance and approval of those around us. But it's actually the way...

Georgina Sturmer
Jan 8, 20244 min read


Time for a digital detox?
It's January. The usual buzzwords are everywhere. Detoxing from festive excess. Decluttering our homes and our minds. It can be hard...

Georgina Sturmer
Jan 5, 20243 min read


Switching off: Are you planning to go 'monk mode'?
Are you feeling the need to switch off? It can be hard to set healthy boundaries on our devices when we have become wired to respond...

Georgina Sturmer
Jan 2, 20242 min read


Do you suffer from a weather phobia?
When it comes to the weather, it’s common to have a preference. Maybe you prefer rays of sunshine, or the sight of snow falling. And...

Georgina Sturmer
Dec 18, 20232 min read


How to cope with Christmas anxiety
For many of us, the festive period brings all sorts of difficult feelings, including stress, anxiety, relationship fears and memories of...

Georgina Sturmer
Dec 17, 20235 min read


Coping with trauma or loss during the holidays
Everywhere we turn, there's a reminder that the holiday season is on its way. It's inescapable. And for many of us, it's an exciting,...

Georgina Sturmer
Dec 13, 20232 min read


How do you know if you're in a toxic relationship?
Some relationships should come with a health warning. But a toxic relationship doesn't always announce its arrival with a fanfare and a...

Georgina Sturmer
Dec 11, 20233 min read


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...

Georgina Sturmer
Nov 26, 20231 min read


Understanding binge-drinking
Recent headliners proclaimed that British women are among the global leaders in binge-drinking. As the festive season approaches, I spoke...

Georgina Sturmer
Nov 24, 20232 min read


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...

Georgina Sturmer
Nov 22, 20232 min read


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...

Georgina Sturmer
Nov 20, 20233 min read


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...

Georgina Sturmer
Nov 18, 20232 min read


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...

Georgina Sturmer
Nov 14, 20233 min read


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...

Georgina Sturmer
Nov 11, 20233 min read


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...

Georgina Sturmer
Nov 8, 20232 min read
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