Georgina Sturmer
Coping with 'pre-death' grief, when grief comes before a loss
Sometimes grief comes before a loss. If we know that a loss is likely to be on the horizon, perhaps if a loved one is unwell, we might...
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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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Georgina Sturmer
Nov 11, 20233 min read
Relaxation techniques: how do you really relax?
So you've finally found some time for yourself. You're at the end of your to-do list - or nearly there. The diary is empty, your phone...
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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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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
Nov 1, 20232 min read
Common relationship roadblocks, and how to face them head on
What really winds you up in your relationships? Everyone is different, but there are common themes that seem to come up again and again...
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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 27, 20232 min read
How to spot the signs of Postnatal Depression
This week, Britney Spears' memoir has been in the press, and has highlighted the topic of Postnatal Depression. I was asked to offer...
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Georgina Sturmer
Oct 26, 20232 min read
Have you been a victim of 'mum-shaming'?
I've written before about how our identity shifts when we become parents. There's also a shift - whether we like it or not - in how...
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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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Georgina Sturmer
Oct 14, 20232 min read
Do you suffer from emotional hangovers?
Feelings don’t always come and go smoothly. Sometimes our emotions are overwhelming. Maybe you’re overcome by a deep sense of sadness,...
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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 10, 20232 min read
Work addiction: Are you a workaholic?
The actor Idris Elba has been in the press this week talking about his addiction to work. When we think about addiction, we often think...
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Georgina Sturmer
Oct 4, 20232 min read
Coping with nerves ahead of a big event
I was asked for some tips on coping with nerves ahead of a proposal. This might sound like a very specific area of anxiety - and likely...
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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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Georgina Sturmer
Sep 29, 20234 min read
Taking time to switch off and disconnect. Are you dreaming about your next holiday?
It's nearly the end of September, and the summer holidays already feel as if they were a long time ago. So when I was asked to have a...
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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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Georgina Sturmer
Sep 25, 20231 min read
Are we in a 'friendship recession'?
How many friends do we need? There's no right or wrong answer to this question. What is most important is for us to build friendships...
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Georgina Sturmer
Sep 22, 20233 min read
Does absence make the heart grow fonder?
This week, the actor Matthew McConaughey was in the news for his 'nine day rule'. It's a boundary that he has set together with his wife....
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