Addressing highly sensitive male communication needs can be challenging due to the societal pressure to conform to the stereotypical image of masculinity. These men often find themselves in a conundrum, torn between these expectations and the essential task of prioritizing their emotional, mental, and physical well-being. ... Read More
HSP self-care
HSP self-care is vital to take care of yourself as a highly sensitive.
9 Things You Shouldn’t Say to a Highly Sensitive Person
Have you ever been in a conversation with someone who inadvertently stumbles on one of your soft spots? If you're a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), this may happen quite often - and it's not always easy to deal with. HSPs have a heightened awareness of their surroundings, making them more attuned to emotions, social cues, and even the tiniest details in their environment. This brings its unique set of challenges when interacting with others. In this article, we'll discuss nine things you shouldn't say to a Highly Sensitive Person to show that you care about them. ... Read More
12 Essential Coping Strategies for the Highly Sensitive Person
In talking with highly sensitive people on a regular basis, I have noticed that most of us require a solid roster of coping strategies for the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) to effectively manage our nervous systems. Because HSPs have more mirror neurons and therefore take in more stimuli through all of our five senses, it's fairly normal to need more downtime and coping strategies than other non-sensitive people. ... Read More
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
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
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