During difficult seasons, health crises, or chronic illness flare ups, it can be essential to be gentle with your sensitive self. What does this mean, you might be asking yourself? It means taking a detour from your regularly scheduled activity level, ramping up your self-care, ramping down your to-do list, and going to great lengths to preserve your physical energy and mental well-being. We know that highly sensitive persons (HSPs) are more prone to chronic ailments and somatic interpretations of stress, so no matter what, learning how to be gentle with your sensitive self is a critical step in preserving your physical and mental state.... Read More
The Importance of Healing Your Inner Child as a Sensitive Person
Inner child struggles can profoundly impact your adult life as a sensitive person, shaping behaviors and relationships in ways you may not realize. These challenges often stem from unmet needs or unresolved experiences from childhood. Who would have thought that what you did or did not get from your parents would cause you so much grief later in life. As a person who desires to get to the root of things that still affect you today, healing your inner child as a sensitive person is key to moving onward.... Read More
Embracing Adult Autism with Curiosity and Self-Discovery [New Course]
Have you recently learned that you're autistic or suspect that you might be? This discovery can feel like finding the missing puzzle piece that brings clarity to so many aspects of your life. Whether through a formal diagnosis or self-identification, both paths are valid. This course by Julie Bjelland is designed to support you with empathy and practical tools as you navigate this transformative realization of embracing adult autism with curiosity and self-discovery.... Read More
Navigating Sensitivity: Top 10 HSP Articles of 2024
Navigating sensitivity is one of the biggest areas of my life focus. I have learned to navigate it in my family relationships, in my work life, and within myself as I tackle and tame my inner critic, apply good self-care principles, and remain calm and anxiety-free as much as is possible for a highly sensitive person. As I look back on 2024, I'm proud of my editorial team's focus and direction in these top 10 HSP articles of 2024. ... Read More
Navigating Holiday Anxiety as a Highly Sensitive Person
The holiday season is a time for joy and togetherness, but for highly sensitive individuals, it can also bring about overwhelming anxiety and stress. As a highly sensitive person (HSP), you might find that the constant stimulation, socializing, and heightened emotional atmosphere take a toll on your mental well-being. Navigating holiday anxiety as a highly sensitive person is essential to ensure that you can enjoy the festivities while taking care of your emotional needs.... Read More
14 Steps to Peace for HSPs Using the Self-Compassion Test
Struggling with self-criticism? Does your inner critic chatter in your ear every time you make a mistake or misstep? Taking the self-compassion test can help you assess how kind you are to yourself during difficult times. Taking this research-based assessment provides valuable insights into your levels of self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness - the three core components of self-compassion that are scored in the self-compassion test.... Read More