Georgina Sturmer
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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Georgina Sturmer
Sep 11, 20232 min read
The 'anniversary effect': coping with difficult dates and reminders
When life throws challenges our way, it can feel as if the world stops turning. And what can be just as hard, is facing anniversaries...
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Georgina Sturmer
Sep 8, 20233 min read
Empathy or overload? Coping with trauma dumping
Healthy relationships are all about ‘give and take’. The balance can ebb and flow over time, depending on what we need. Sometimes we...
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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 6, 20232 min read
Friendship in focus: who's on your team?
Which friend do you call when you want to celebrate some good news - a promotion, an opportunity, something exciting. I spoke to Stylist...
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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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Georgina Sturmer
Aug 31, 20233 min read
Coping with rough patches in your relationship
All relationships have their ups and downs. So what's the best way to ride out the difficult times? I was asked for my thoughts on this...
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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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Georgina Sturmer
Aug 11, 20233 min read
Aerophobia: what causes the fear of flying?
We all know what it means when someone says that they're afraid of flying. Right? It even has its own name: aerophobia. But when we...
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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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Georgina Sturmer
Aug 7, 20232 min read
Parenting, fame and privacy: Meghan Markle's approach
In an earlier article for Yahoo News, I commented on the impact of the public gaze on the development of young children. This was brought...
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Georgina Sturmer
Aug 6, 20234 min read
Why do I fall in love so fast?
It’s been over six decades since Elvis told us that ‘Wise men say … Only Fools rush in …I can’t help falling in love with you’. There’s...
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Georgina Sturmer
Aug 4, 20233 min read
What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?
It feels as if we encounter new terminology related to mental health every single day. I've noticed more people talking about Rejection...
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Georgina Sturmer
Jul 31, 20233 min read
Navigating life after loss. How do you start dating after bereavement?
Navigating life after loss can be exhausting. For the Huffington Post's latest ‘Love Stuck’ column, I have responded to a reader whose...
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Georgina Sturmer
Jul 26, 20234 min read
How to leave work behind when you go home for the weekend
The modern workplace feels unrecognisable in comparison with what we might have seen a few decades ago. And in many ways, changes in...
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Georgina Sturmer
Jul 24, 20233 min read
Cheerleader or Gloomleader: what does your inner monologue sound like?
We spend a lot of time thinking about what how we behave with other people. But what does your inner monologue sound like? My opening...
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Georgina Sturmer
Jul 20, 20233 min read
Parenting a shy child
Do you consider yourself to be shy? In the Huffington Post's Parenting series they asked for some tips to support parents with a shy...
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Georgina Sturmer
Jul 19, 20231 min read
How do you leave a party?
How do you leave a party? In everyday life we don't talk about endings much. But life is full of them. I've had my own personal ending...
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Georgina Sturmer
Jul 14, 20235 min read
PMDD: What is it and how can counselling help?
Do you know what PMDD is? Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is often unknown or misunderstood. Maybe you've heard of it, maybe you've been...
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Georgina Sturmer
Jun 28, 20234 min read
Health anxiety: How to cope if you’re feeling anxious about seeing your GP
Do you know the feeling? Maybe it’s a niggle, a sign of infection, a symptom, an ache, a pain, or an understanding that something isn’t...
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