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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,...
Georgina Sturmer
Feb 28, 20243 min read
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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
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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
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What happens if you don't know what you're feeling?
We spend a lot of time talking about feelings, thinking about feelings, avoiding our feelings, ignoring our feelings. And many of us can...
Georgina Sturmer
Feb 5, 20243 min read
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Volunteering and the 'helper's high'
When we talk about things that we can do to boost our wellbeing, the idea of volunteering often comes up. Offering our time, energy and...
Georgina Sturmer
Feb 1, 20242 min read
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Coping with endometriosis
Like many conditions that fall under the umbrella of 'women's health', endometriosis has long been unknown or misunderstood. In many...
Georgina Sturmer
Jan 30, 20242 min read
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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
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Parent Mental Health Day: creating positive family relationships
Tomorrow is 'Parent Mental Health Day', and this year's theme is all about 'creating positive relationships' in families. I was asked by...
Georgina Sturmer
Jan 26, 20242 min read
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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
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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
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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. Â These...
Georgina Sturmer
Jan 16, 20244 min read
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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
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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
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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. Â But it's actually the way...
Georgina Sturmer
Jan 8, 20244 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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