You might be wondering if hypersensitivity is the same as being a highly sensitive person. You're not alone, as I have wondered this myself. Through working with writers, editors, and creative people, I've noticed over the years that some people are quick to judge you, to jump down your throat, or quick to point out your flaws and insecurities. While I've always known I'm a sensitive person (even before I read about the HSP trait), it still bothered me that some people responded in emotionally volatile that left me feeling a sense of unpredictability and fear when having to deal with them. ... Read More
New Study Reveals the Impact of Psychological Stress on HSPs
Recent studies in health psychology suggest a potential link between sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) and and the impact of psychological stress. SPS is the clinical name for the highly sensitive person (HSP) trait, as researched by Dr. Elaine Aron. This interesting study conducted by Jordan Buren and Dr. Grant Benham was reported by Sensitivity Research, one of the only research institutions devoted to the HSP trait. ... Read More
Exploring Self-Acceptance for Sensitive People
Understanding your high sensitivity can be a transformative journey toward self-acceptance. Those of us who grew up highly sensitive and didn't know this was a part of our personality, wind up needing to do a fair amount of work on themselves as adults learning to embrace self-acceptance as a highly sensitive person (HSP). When the messages you received during your formative years were negative, as an adult, you want to do the hard work to recognize what was and embrace what is. Exploring the areas in your past and present where you can recognize "what is" and accept yourself as you are is an invaluable skill to learn.... Read More
How to Create Your Personal Wellness Team: 12 Must-Haves
I've had a chronic health condition for over 20 years, and have always needed more support for my sensitivity than my peers. Along my path of mental and physical health management, I coined this idea of my own personal "HSP wellness team." It's not easy being sensitive and needing more emotional, physical, and spiritual support on a daily basis. While having the sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) trait (commonly known as the highly sensitive person trait) is a blessing not a curse, building your very own personal HSP wellness team to rally around you can provide the highest level of support for all your HSP needs.... Read More
Blooming Brilliantly as a Sensitive Person
Are you frequently grappling with high levels of stress and anxiety, feeling overwhelmed by the demands of daily life? Imagine if your innate sensitivity could be harnessed as a source of strength rather than a burden. Julie Bjelland's helpful online course, Blooming Brilliantly, could be your key to better understanding yourself as a sensitive person.... Read More
The Growth Guided Journal for Meaningful Self-Care
Imagine a peaceful evening spent reflecting on your personal growth, pen poised over a journal that promises to unlock deeper, meaningful self-care. That's the kind of experience the Growth Guided Journal aims to provide. Carefully designed with therapeutic prompts, this journal is a tool crafted to guide you through healing and clarity one page at a time.... Read More