With the year coming to an end, thinking about goals related to mental health comes to mind. Why? Because as a highly sensitive person, some of my biggest challenges are issues I face around my mental health. I aspire to be more balanced, to have more patience, and to navigate my days with grace, peace, and joy. But let's be real, sometimes I'm cranky, irritable, and stuck in my negative thought patterns. So, for the coming year, I decided to set five simple mental health goals for myself.... Read More
HSP self-care
HSP self-care is vital to take care of yourself as a highly sensitive.
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
Healthy Boundaries for Sensitive People
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
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