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Coping with a relationship breakup
Regardless of the circumstances of our breakup, it can feel strange and unsettling to be newly single.  I spoke to Yahoo News all about...

Georgina Sturmer
Apr 12, 20243 min read


How to tell if you're addicted to social media
It’s one thing to enjoy a casual scroll through our newsfeed, while we’re relaxing on the sofa or taking a break from work.  But we would...

Georgina Sturmer
Apr 8, 20244 min read


Perinatal mental health: Looking after your mental health during and after pregnancy
The perinatal period is a time of challenge and change, physically, hormonally and emotionally. This can make it a catalyst for changes...

Georgina Sturmer
Apr 2, 20243 min read


What can we learn from 'The Bird Test'?
Social media has led to an explosion in theories and new terminology to capture the essence of human behaviour.  In previous posts, I've...

Georgina Sturmer
Feb 26, 20243 min read


Money Dysmorphia
Our relationship with money is about so much more than a simple set of transactions.  'Money Dysmorphia' seems to be a fairly new term,...

Georgina Sturmer
Feb 21, 20243 min read


Coping with 'hangxiety'
It’s the morning after the night before.  You had too much to drink, and you can feel the creeping physical signs of a hangover.  Maybe...

Georgina Sturmer
Jan 29, 20242 min read


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


Breaking free from perfectionism
Perfectionism is built on such an alluring idea.  That we all have the capacity to somehow become a perfect version of ourselves - more...

Georgina Sturmer
Jan 22, 20242 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


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


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


What is the 'orange peel theory', and what does it reveal about our relationships?
Have you heard about the 'orange peel theory'?  Before this week, I hadn't either.  Well, I hadn't heard of it packaged up in this way. ...

Georgina Sturmer
Nov 25, 20234 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


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


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
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