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
HSP self-care
HSP self-care is vital to take care of yourself as a highly sensitive.
Coping with Overwhelming Grief as a Highly Sensitive Person
As a highly sensitive person (HSP) who works with HSP clients, I think it’s particularly important to acknowledge what role grief plays in our lives and find ways to manage its intensity so that we can eventually learn from it. Coping with overwhelming grief as a highly sensitive person is no easy task.... Read More
Autumn Sleep Changes for Highly Sensitive People
As autumn rolls in with its cooler breezes and shorter days, it’s the perfect time to adjust our sleep routines for the new season. If you’re anything like me, you probably feel these seasonal shifts more intensely. That’s where Ayurveda, an ancient holistic health system from India and a sister science to yoga, comes in. This time-tested wisdom offers valuable insights to help us as Highly Sensitive People navigate autumn sleep changes more smoothly. By aligning our habits with nature’s rhythms, we can better manage the shifts and find balance as the season changes.... Read More
HSP Fear of Failure Amidst Life’s Important Events
One of the most significant obstacles for highly sensitive people (HSPs) to overcome in the face of life’s big challenges is our HSP fear of failure. Our sensitivity makes it very easy to tune into and very hard to avoid being overwhelmed by the thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations we associate with failing.... Read More
Guarding Your Heart as a Highly Sensitive Person (5 Do’s and Don’ts)
Guarding your heart is a powerful concept that can shape your entire life journey. For those of us who are more sensitive than others, guarding your heart and mind isn't just a nicety, it's an essential. Guarding your heart as a highly sensitive person is about being mindful of what you allow into your innermost being - your thoughts, emotions, and core values. By carefully protecting your heart, you set the foundation for a life of purpose and fulfillment.... Read More
How to be Gentle with Your Sensitive Self (6 Ways)
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