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Friendship dynamics: coping with an 'energy vampire'

Georgina Sturmer

Jan 164 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...

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Georgina Sturmer

Jan 84 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...

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Georgina Sturmer

Jan 43 min read

Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder

The change in seasons has an impact on most of us, to varying degrees. For some people it’s a time of celebration, a reminder to stay...

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How do you know if you're in a toxic relationship?

Georgina Sturmer

Dec 11, 20233 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...

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What is the 'orange peel theory', and what does it reveal about our relationships?

Georgina Sturmer

Nov 25, 20234 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. ...

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Coping with 'mum guilt' in the workplace

Georgina Sturmer

Nov 22, 20232 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...

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Returning to work, and coping with taking a step down

Georgina Sturmer

Nov 14, 20233 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...

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How to rebuild your confidence after leaving a toxic workplace

Georgina Sturmer

Nov 8, 20232 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...

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Having a voice: how to ask for what you need at work

Georgina Sturmer

Nov 6, 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...

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Georgina Sturmer

Oct 29, 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...

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Georgina Sturmer

Oct 20, 20233 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,...

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Young people, and conversations about mental health

Georgina Sturmer

Oct 13, 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...

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Georgina Sturmer

Oct 12, 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...

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Georgina Sturmer

Oct 1, 20232 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...

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Friendships and phones. Are you a phubber?

Georgina Sturmer

Sep 27, 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...

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What's the key to happiness in later life? Some tips from a few experts

Georgina Sturmer

Sep 21, 20231 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...

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Postpartum images on social media: filters, reality and vulnerability

Georgina Sturmer

Sep 7, 20232 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...

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Georgina Sturmer

Sep 4, 20233 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...

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The Perfectionism Trap: Is social media fuelling our addiction to perfection?

Georgina Sturmer

Aug 30, 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...

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Coping with ghosting: What to do if you get ghosted on the first date

Georgina Sturmer

Aug 9, 20232 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...

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