Because HSPs naturally process sensory input more deeply and feel others’ emotions more intensely. Even small disruptions like hearing your houseguest get up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom can put your nervous system on high alert. At the end of the day, surviving houseguests as a highly sensitive person (HSP) is HARD.... Read More
Navigating Overload: A Highly Sensitive Person’s Toolkit for Tackling Big Goals
If you’re ambitious, being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) can often feel conflicting. You want to reach the next level and accomplish incredible feats, but your nervous system gets overloaded. It can be frustrating when you struggle to sustain momentum or achieve your big goals in the same manner as your non-sensitive counterparts. However, this doesn’t mean you need to give up or shame yourself for your sensitivity. Instead, lean into your sensitivity and use tools that help you reach your dreams in your own way. Navigating overload can mean taking a big step toward tackling big goals.... Read More
How to Tame Your Inner Critic as an HSP
Ever hear a voice in your head say something like this: “You’re not doing enough,” “You’re not that good with money,” “You’re not ready yet,” or my personal favorite, “C’mon, you’re being too sensitive?" That my friend, is your inner critic. As a highly sensitive person (HSP), criticism can put unnecessary pressure on our nervous system — making us feel anxious, lowering our self-esteem, and keeping us small. Some criticism is external — family, society, social media. But a lot of our criticism comes from within.... Read More