During holidays and busy seasons (like May if you have kids), sticking to your boundaries becomes even more important. The holidays can be a stressful time for many, but especially for those who are highly sensitive. With obligations piling up and social events filling the calendar, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. However, saying "no" is often difficult, as no one wants to disappoint friends and family during the festive season. It's important for sensitive individuals to be firm, yet gentle with themselves by discerning their limits and not taking on more than they can reasonably manage. ... Read More
HSP self-care
HSP self-care is vital to take care of yourself as a highly sensitive.
3 Ways of Understanding the Highly Sensitive Person Nervous System
When I first started my parenting journey 18 years ago, I was not familiar with the work of Dr. Elaine Aron or the highly sensitive trait. All I knew at the time was everything felt like it was just too much. I felt continually overwhelmed and like there was something wrong with me that I couldn’t quite figure things out in the ways that others seemed able to. I had no understanding of the highly sensitive person nervous system, but would eventually discover that regulating my nervous system was essential to thriving as an HSP.... Read More
6 Practices for Protecting Your Energy as a Highly Sensitive Person
For the highly sensitive person (HSP), paying attention to your energetic boundaries and how you can develop realistic practices for protecting your energy is very important. Protecting your energy is a way for you to create safety, compassion, and care around your energy field so you can show up in the fullness of who you are without becoming depleted, resentful, and guarded.... Read More
5 Helpful Breathwork Styles for the Highly Sensitive Person
Being highly sensitive means that we can be prone to getting stuck in our heads, overwhelmed by our emotions, and preoccupied by physical sensations. There are many ways to counteract these tendencies, but one of the simplest is through breathwork, intentionally using our breath to change our experiences. In this article, I share five helpful breathwork styles for the highly sensitive person.... Read More
How to Avoid HSP Burnout Using These 5 Strategies
As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), you might experience overwhelming emotions and heightened empathy. This unique trait, also known as sensory processing sensitivity, can sometimes lead to excessive stress and burnout if not managed properly. In this article, we will talk about effective ways to avoid HSP burnout and maintain a healthy balance in your busy life.... Read More
Is There a Link Between Chronic Illness and the Highly Sensitive Person?
As someone who has lived with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) since childhood, I often wondered, is there a link between chronic illness and the Highly Sensitive Person? I have a lot of personal experience with this issue and find that my clients also struggle with more chronic conditions than the average person. ... Read More