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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...

Georgina Sturmer
Sep 29, 20234 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


Are we in a 'friendship recession'?
How many friends do we need? There's no right or wrong answer to this question. What is most important is for us to build friendships...

Georgina Sturmer
Sep 25, 20231 min read


Does absence make the heart grow fonder?
This week, the actor Matthew McConaughey was in the news for his 'nine day rule'. It's a boundary that he has set together with his wife....

Georgina Sturmer
Sep 22, 20233 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


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...

Georgina Sturmer
Sep 11, 20232 min read


Empathy or overload? Coping with trauma dumping
Healthy relationships are all about ‘give and take’. The balance can ebb and flow over time, depending on what we need. Sometimes we...

Georgina Sturmer
Sep 8, 20233 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


Friendship in focus: who's on your team?
Which friend do you call when you want to celebrate some good news - a promotion, an opportunity, something exciting. I spoke to Stylist...

Georgina Sturmer
Sep 6, 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


Coping with rough patches in your relationship
All relationships have their ups and downs. So what's the best way to ride out the difficult times? I was asked for my thoughts on this...

Georgina Sturmer
Aug 31, 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


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...

Georgina Sturmer
Aug 11, 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


Parenting, fame and privacy: Meghan Markle's approach
In an earlier article for Yahoo News, I commented on the impact of the public gaze on the development of young children. This was brought...

Georgina Sturmer
Aug 7, 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


Navigating life after loss. How do you start dating after bereavement?
Navigating life after loss can be exhausting. For the Huffington Post's latest ‘Love Stuck’ column, I have responded to a reader whose...

Georgina Sturmer
Jul 31, 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
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