Georgina Sturmer
How to find a therapist
It can be a daunting process, trying to find a therapist. I know, I’ve been there myself. Tripping up on jargon. Scrolling through...
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Georgina Sturmer
Oct 274 min read
Saying NO without the guilt
Elton John told us that 'sorry seems to be the hardest word'. I would agree that for some of us, apologies don't roll off the tongue...
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Georgina Sturmer
Aug 83 min read
Do you experience 'free time anxiety'?
I've talked about the idea of 'productivity anxiety' in the workplace for this article in Yahoo News . But I also wanted to take a...
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Georgina Sturmer
Jul 292 min read
Coping with dating app burnout
When dating websites and apps arrived on the scene, they were afforded a warm welcome. Being able to search online for the perfect match...
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Georgina Sturmer
Jul 152 min read
Are you an approval addict? Exploring people-pleasing and approval-seeking
Are you an approval addict? I spoke to The Sun all about people-pleasing and approval-seeking. Click here to read the full article. To...
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Georgina Sturmer
Jul 54 min read
Tackling health anxiety
Health anxiety is a generalised term for a sense of anxiety, worry and fear that relates to our health. I spoke to Happiful all about...
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Georgina Sturmer
Jul 12 min read
Grief and distraction, do you bury yourself into your work?
Not everyone dreads Monday morning. Some of us are lucky enough to skip into the beginning of the week, doing a job that we love. But for...
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Georgina Sturmer
Jun 284 min read
The truth about coercive control: warning signs, and what to do
When we talk about coercive control, we are talking about an act, or a series of acts, that are designed to manipulate, intimidate,...
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Georgina Sturmer
Jun 52 min read
Is FOSO the new FOMO? Exploring the 'fear of switching off'
In the past few years, our boundaries and expectations have shifted beyond all recognition when it comes to our relationship with our...
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Georgina Sturmer
Jun 14 min read
Are you hooked on praise? Exploring validation addiction
It's totally natural to seek validation from those around us. It's a human instinct. It's how we understand whether our behaviour is...
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Georgina Sturmer
Apr 292 min read
Why am I always apologising?
'I'm sorry'. Sound familiar? Apologies are important. They offer us an opportunity to explain our behaviour and offer our regrets when...
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Georgina Sturmer
Apr 173 min read
Coping with the death of a colleague
When a colleague has died, it presents us with a clash of relationships, expectations, boundaries and behaviour. In most circumstances...
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Georgina Sturmer
Apr 84 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...
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Georgina Sturmer
Apr 53 min read
How to get your day started
I was asked to think about my 'One Good Thing'. One tip or strategy that I could offer, that might be helpful for someone's day. All as...
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Georgina Sturmer
Apr 23 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...
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Georgina Sturmer
Mar 283 min read
Ditching the doomscroll, and embracing 'hopecore'
When we look out of the window, the view that we see has the power to influence our mood. Whether it’s the colour of the sky, the level...
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Georgina Sturmer
Mar 253 min read
Facing fears in adulthood
As children we are often given the opportunity - or required - to try new things, to face our fears, to push ourselves out of our comfort...
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Georgina Sturmer
Mar 44 min read
How to embrace boredom
Feeling bored? Maybe it's not such a bad thing. In a world that prizes multitasking and achievement and connectivity, it can be hard to...
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Georgina Sturmer
Feb 283 min read
Understanding the fear of rejection
Many of us find ourselves repeating the same behaviours over and over again, without knowing why. It could be pushing people away,...
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Georgina Sturmer
Feb 263 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...
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