Self-care is important for everyone, but it is especially crucial for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) because they tend to be more easily overwhelmed by their environment and emotions. HSPs have a nervous system that is more sensitive to stimuli, which means they can become overstimulated more easily than others. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, stress, and exhaustion. Instead of waiting for a significant amount of time to devote to self-care, implementing one or more of these 18 micro self-care strategies for HSPs can make self-care easy and attainable.... Read More
7 Insightful Ways HSPs Navigate Environmental Stimulation
Have you ever wondered why you struggle to navigate environmental stimulation? Do you dislike being too hot, notice when the barometric pressure drops, dislike loud concerts or events, or have trouble concentrating in a loud restaurant? As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), I have always had to regulate environmental stimuli in a variety of ways in order to navigate overwhelm and overstimulation that I experience. Below, I'll take a stab at offering you insightful ways HSPs navigate environmental stimulation to the best of my ability.... Read More
The Key Differences Between Being High Maintenance and Highly Sensitive
Do you ever feel like you're walking on eggshells around someone? Or that you can't seem to do anything right? Maybe you've been accused of being "high maintenance" in a relationship or at work. But what if you're not actually high maintenance, but instead, highly sensitive?... Read More
Valuable Strategies for Launching an HSP Coaching Business
If you are a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), you may have a unique set of qualities that can make you an exceptional coach. HSPs are often empathetic, intuitive, and insightful, which can be valuable assets in helping others achieve their goals. If you are considering starting an HSP coaching business, there are several things to consider before launching your practice.... Read More
Books for Sensitive Kids: Top Choices to Nurture Emotional Growth in 2023
Books can offer children a world filled with stories, knowledge, and insight. For sensitive kids, finding the right books to help them champion their trait of high sensitivity can be helpful as they develop and come to better understand themselves. Sensitive children may require books that take into account their unique needs... Read More
Highly Sensitive Spouse: Understanding and Supporting Your Partner’s Emotions
Do you ever feel like your spouse is too sensitive? Are you struggling to understand why certain things that don't bother you at all seem to upset them so much? If so, you may have a highly sensitive spouse. If you're here at HSPJourney.com chances are you might be sensitive yourself. This article is intended to provide some support to your partner, so feel free to share it with them in order to better understand you as an HSP.... Read More