Georgina Sturmer
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...
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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 155 min read
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...
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Georgina Sturmer
Jan 122 min read
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...
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Georgina Sturmer
Jan 104 min read
Love and loss, thinking about dating after bereavement
I've written before about dating after bereavement. Last time, the focus of the piece was on how we consider dating after bereavement,...
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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 53 min read
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...
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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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Georgina Sturmer
Jan 22 min read
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...
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Georgina Sturmer
Dec 18, 20232 min read
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...
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Georgina Sturmer
Dec 17, 20235 min read
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...
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Georgina Sturmer
Dec 16, 20233 min read
What is a 'depression support list'?
If we are experiencing depression, it can be hard to know what we need, and to communicate that to the people around us. So when the...
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Georgina Sturmer
Dec 13, 20232 min read
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,...
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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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Georgina Sturmer
Nov 27, 20233 min read
Would you consider befriending your partner's ex?
Would you consider befriending your partner's ex? I was asked to think about this for a piece that was written in The Independent all...
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Georgina Sturmer
Nov 26, 20231 min read
Overwhelmed by the shopping pressures of Christmas?
The weekend began with Black Friday, and it feels as if we have now tipped headlong into the season of consumption and spending. There's...
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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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Georgina Sturmer
Nov 24, 20232 min read
Understanding binge-drinking
Recent headliners proclaimed that British women are among the global leaders in binge-drinking. As the festive season approaches, I spoke...
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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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Georgina Sturmer
Nov 20, 20233 min read
Scrolling on your socials, do you find yourself keeping tabs on people who you don't like?
The advent of social media has made it infinitely easier to keep in touch with what's going on with those around us. But this also means...
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