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
Top 9 HSP Podcasts About Being a Highly Sensitive Person
Listening to podcasts can be a great way to consume helpful and illuminating information about the Highly Sensitive Person trait. As with any topic, there are many experts producing wonderful HSP podcasts to shed light on this important topic and area of personality research. As we researched, we found that there were nine excellent HSP podcasts that offer different perspectives from different coaches. ... Read More
Take Back Your Power from Narcissists and Toxic People
Navigating relationships can be complex, especially if you're a highly sensitive person. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by toxic interactions, you might find value in The Highly Sensitive Person's Guide to Dealing with Toxic People. This book is the essential guide to learn to reclaim your power from narcissists and toxic people by setting boundaries with difficult individuals.... Read More
5 Simple Mental Health Goals for HSPs
With the year coming to an end, thinking about goals related to mental health comes to mind. Why? Because as a highly sensitive person, some of my biggest challenges are issues I face around my mental health. I aspire to be more balanced, to have more patience, and to navigate my days with grace, peace, and joy. But let's be real, sometimes I'm cranky, irritable, and stuck in my negative thought patterns. So, for the coming year, I decided to set five simple mental health goals for myself.... Read More
Healthy Boundaries for Sensitive People
Have you ever felt drained after spending time with certain people? Or maybe you've struggled to say "no" when asked for favors? I've been there too. Setting healthy boundaries is a game-changer for our wellbeing and relationships. Healthy boundaries are the limits and rules we set for ourselves and others that define how we want to be treated. And healthy boundaries are essential for sensitive people.... Read More