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Do Highly Sensitive People Change as They Age? (6 Ways to Support HSP Aging Process)

As a psychologist, I’m frequently asked if I believe that people can change as adults. Frankly, I don’t think I could have lasted a quarter of a century in this field if my answer weren’t an emphatic YES! Adults can and do change across their lifespans, despite the cliches of the grumpy elder who is stuck in their ways. Let’s look at HSP Aging from the research about adult development and how we can use this information to support ourselves as aging highly sensitive people (HSPs).... Read More

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Downtime for HSPs: Balancing Sleep, Solitude, and Relaxation for Well-Being

Downtime for HSPs is a common area of question. We HSPs often don't look like our friends or family in terms of necessary downtime. In truth, we need more sleep than average, sometimes as much as 10 or 12 hours. We love having multiple hours a day alone, and we need good chunks of downtime to maintain our sanity and feel satisfied with life.... Read More

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Curb HSP Overwhelm Through Creativity (6 Ways)

As a creative Highly Sensitive Person, overwhelm can often take over my landscape. However, I have found that incorporating creative self-care practices into my routine can help alleviate stress and calm my nervous system. In fact, you can curb HSP overwhelm through creativity. Even if you don't consider yourself a creative person, there are still ways to leverage creativity to reduce anxiety and feel more centered. In this section, I will share six of my favorite ways to creatively reduce overwhelm.... Read More

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Is There a Connection Between HSP and Neurodiversity?

In recent years, many researchers, psychologists, and therapists who study the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) have been asking the question, is there a connection between HSP and neurodiversity? As an HSP, you may have heard about the discussion of sensitivity fitting into the term, "neurodivergence" or "neurodiversity" and not know if it applies to you as a Highly Sensitive Person. ... Read More

15 Friendly Tips to Find Silence as an HSP

15 Friendly Tips to Find Silence as an HSP

As highly sensitive individuals, we often feel overwhelmed by the noise and chaos of our daily lives. Our heightened sensitivity to our surroundings can make it challenging for us to navigate through a world filled with distractions. One essential aspect for any Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) to master is finding and enjoying silence, as it helps us recharge our senses and regain inner balance. These friendly tips to find silence as an HSP can make or break your experience. Consider adding one or two of these options to your self-care repertoire.... Read More

30 Bold Affirmations for Overwhelmed HSPs

30 Bold Affirmations for Overwhelmed HSPs

Many of us who identify with being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), frequently live in a near-constant state of sensory, emotional, and physical overstimulation, or overwhelm. Overwhelm is the emotion that rises up when we are overstimulated in one or more areas. It can be hard to plan ahead, evaluate a situation, adjust expectations, and experience overwhelm despite everything you've done to prepare. And yet, as HSPs, we need to be prepared with an arsenal to combat the overwhelm feeling that will inevitably overtake us from day to day. In this article, I'd like to share these bold affirmations for overwhelmed HSPs. ... Read More

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I'm Lauren, and I've been on a journey to better understand my trait as a Highly Sensitive Person. As the Editor-in-Chief of HSPJourney.com and an HSP-Certified Coach, I'd love to connect. This is a safe place for you.

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