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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


Having a voice: how to ask for what you need at work
When we want to ask for something, we are often carrying around a lifetime of invisible baggage on our shoulders. This baggage weighs us...

Georgina Sturmer
Nov 6, 20232 min read


What is the 'Let Them' theory?
This week I've spoken to BBC Radio and the News Movement all about the 'Let Them' theory. So, what is it, and why is it making such a...

Georgina Sturmer
Oct 29, 20232 min read


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,...

Georgina Sturmer
Oct 20, 20233 min read


Young people, and conversations about mental health
This week it's Mental Health Week, and we've seen some worrying statistics about how hard young people find it to talk about their mental...

Georgina Sturmer
Oct 13, 20233 min read


What is 'Eldest Daughter Syndrome'?
It's not what you're thinking. 'Eldest Daughter Syndrome' isn't just a catch-all term for the eldest girl in a family with more than one...

Georgina Sturmer
Oct 12, 20233 min read


Exploring 'Main Character Syndrome'
I've been intrigued to hear about 'Main Character Syndrome'. What it means, how it might differ from Narcissism. And the role that...

Georgina Sturmer
Oct 1, 20232 min read


Friendships and phones. Are you a phubber?
Are you a phubber? Or maybe you've been phubbed? Or perhaps it's both. Or maybe you're looking at this wondering what on earth I am...

Georgina Sturmer
Sep 27, 20234 min read


What's the key to happiness in later life? Some tips from a few experts
What a question! So what is the key to happiness in later life? I spend a lot of time thinking about self-esteem, confidence, and how...

Georgina Sturmer
Sep 21, 20231 min read


Postpartum images on social media: filters, reality and vulnerability
The postpartum period can be a time of vulnerability, of shifting identity. I spoke to Yahoo Life for an article about celebrities...

Georgina Sturmer
Sep 7, 20232 min read


How to cope with retirement depression
For many of us, retirement might feel like we’ve hit the jackpot. Being able to spend our time doing exactly what we want to when we...

Georgina Sturmer
Sep 4, 20233 min read


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...

Georgina Sturmer
Aug 30, 20233 min read


Coping with ghosting: What to do if you get ghosted on the first date
I spoke to Heartwiseadvice.com for their series offering bite-sized advice on matters of the heart. They asked me to reflect on coping...

Georgina Sturmer
Aug 9, 20232 min read


Why do I fall in love so fast?
It’s been over six decades since Elvis told us that ‘Wise men say … Only Fools rush in …I can’t help falling in love with you’. There’s...

Georgina Sturmer
Aug 6, 20234 min read


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...

Georgina Sturmer
Aug 4, 20233 min read


How to leave work behind when you go home for the weekend
The modern workplace feels unrecognisable in comparison with what we might have seen a few decades ago. And in many ways, changes in...

Georgina Sturmer
Jul 26, 20234 min read


Cheerleader or Gloomleader: what does your inner monologue sound like?
We spend a lot of time thinking about what how we behave with other people. But what does your inner monologue sound like? My opening...

Georgina Sturmer
Jul 24, 20233 min read


Parenting a shy child
Do you consider yourself to be shy? In the Huffington Post's Parenting series they asked for some tips to support parents with a shy...

Georgina Sturmer
Jul 20, 20233 min read


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...

Georgina Sturmer
Jun 28, 20234 min read


How to rebuild trust after a relationship ends
The end of a relationship can make us question so much about ourselves. Who we are, what we want, what we deserve. And whether we can...

Georgina Sturmer
Jun 26, 20234 min read
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