Spring is nearly here. It’s that season of fresh starts and budding possibilities, when the world feels like it’s waking up from a long nap. For many highly sensitive persons (HSPs), this spring awakening can bring a mix of relief and overwhelm—we’re excited by the blooming beauty but also overwhelmed about how much energy it can stir up inside us.... Read More
HSP self-care
HSP self-care is vital to take care of yourself as a highly sensitive.
HSPs and Substance Abuse: A Complex Coping Mechanism
Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) often struggle with managing overstimulation, which can heighten feelings of anxiety and depression. In an effort to cope with emotional overwhelm, some may turn to brain-altering substances, such as alcohol, seeking temporary relief. While this might momentarily dull the intensity of their emotions, it can lead to unintended consequences, including dependency and worsened mental health.... Read More
Navigating Holiday Anxiety as a Highly Sensitive Person
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
5 Menopause Challenges for HSP Women
Navigating perimenopause, which eventually leads to full menopause, can be a challenging experience, especially for highly sensitive women. It's a time marked by significant physical and emotional changes, and it’s essential to address both the shortcomings of the medical system and the need for personal healing during this transition. Being aware of these five menopause challenges for HSP women can help you through this completely normal life change.... 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
Maintaining Solid Boundaries Through Challenging Holiday Situations
The end of the year holidays, both secular and religious, are rapidly approaching. With them come the weight of expectations, hopes, and fantasies about what the holidays can and should be. Whatever and however you celebrate, if you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP), you’ve probably noticed that the holidays have a way of stirring up the nervous system. If I could wave a wand and take all the stress, pain, and angst of the holidays away, you’d see me swinging my arms like a professional athlete. But unfortunately, that isn’t the kind of magic the holidays hold. So short of that, I recommend that each of us work on maintaining solid boundaries to help us get through the challenges of the holiday season.... Read More