Many Highly Sensitive People (HSP) often experience a heightened awareness of their surroundings, making them more susceptible to sensory overload. This sensitivity can lead to increased stress and anxiety. Fortunately, there are therapy products specifically designed to help HSPs find relief and maintain a sense of calm in their daily lives. These products can cater to the individual's unique needs, providing both physical and emotional support.... Read More
HSP self-care
HSP self-care is vital to take care of yourself as a highly sensitive.
12 Micro Self-Care Strategies for HSPs
Self-care is important for everyone, but it is especially crucial for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) because they tend to be more easily overwhelmed by their environment and emotions. HSPs have a nervous system that is more sensitive to stimuli, which means they can become overstimulated more easily than others. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, stress, and exhaustion. Instead of waiting for a significant amount of time to devote to self-care, implementing one or more of these 18 micro self-care strategies for HSPs can make self-care easy and attainable.... Read More
7 Insightful Ways HSPs Navigate Environmental Stimulation
Have you ever wondered why you struggle to navigate environmental stimulation? Do you dislike being too hot, notice when the barometric pressure drops, dislike loud concerts or events, or have trouble concentrating in a loud restaurant? As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), I have always had to regulate environmental stimuli in a variety of ways in order to navigate overwhelm and overstimulation that I experience. Below, I'll take a stab at offering you insightful ways HSPs navigate environmental stimulation to the best of my ability.... Read More
5 Much-Needed Vacation Strategies for HSPs
Summer is nearly here, and with it comes a focus on escaping the demands of school and work. Highly sensitive people (HSPs) who are in college, work in an academic setting, and/or have kids may be counting the days until the pressure of the school year eases and it is possible to get away from the daily grind. While taking time off sounds great, you might benefit from these much-needed vacation strategies for HSPs.... Read More
Is There a Connection Between Being Highly Sensitive and a Multipotentialite?
The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) can be somewhat of an enigma when it comes to interests, passions, and careers. As I've learned more about myself as a sensitive person, I've found that my multifaceted interests are more of a benefit than a hindrance. But, I didn't always feel this way. Several years back, I worked with an HSP Coach who suggested I was a multipotentialite. I hadn't heard of the term before and it intrigued me. After I learned more, the monaker seemed to fit me nicely. Then, I started noticing that many HSPs I encountered also shared some of my 'jack of all trades' interests. As I've written more on sensitive people, I started wondering, is there a connection between being highly sensitive and being a multipotentialite?... Read More
Spring Cleaning Your HSP Life
I grew up in a family that had a tradition of spring cleaning. My grandmother was especially thorough and even washed the walls of her attic, which was only used for storing her holiday decorations. As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) I do have to pace myself and wasn't able to match her rigor, I do feel that there's something regenerative about spring cleaning your HSP life. ... Read More