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What’s the Difference Between a Highly Sensitive Person and an Empath?
When I started researching sensitivity, I wasn't sure what the differences were between the term "empath" and the term "highly sensitive person (HSP)." It seemed to me that they could mostly be used interchangeably, yet there were some subtle differences between the terms even though the difference between a Highly Sensitive Person and an empath can be nuanced.... Read More
How to Support a Highly Sensitive LGBTQ+ Child or Friend (4 Ways)
Maybe you've watched them retreat to their room after a family gathering, or come home from work drained after navigating office dynamics all day and overwhelmed by the noise or energy. Maybe you've seen their shoulders tense and face crumple when someone uses the wrong pronoun, or noticed how deeply they feel every sideways glance. If someone you love is both highly sensitive and LGBTQ+, you know their world can feel both incredibly rich and sometimes painfully intense.... Read More
Highly Sensitive Women and Social Media
As a highly sensitive woman, I've noticed that I don't always love the ways social media affects me. I use many different social networks for my author business, yet I don't love the way social media often triggers me. The bottom line is this: highly sensitive women will need to take some precautions to maintain their sense of self and be mindful of the frequency and amount of time they spend on social media daily. ... Read More
4 Simple Grounding Practices for Sensitive Women
Sensitive women are natural healers, creatives, and caregivers. We notice the little details that others often might miss. We’re highly attuned to the needs of others and animals in our care. Our sensitive nature is what enables us to bring beauty into this world in all kinds of ways. Simple grounding practices for sensitive women can be the different between surviving and thriving.... Read More
Thriving as a Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur (Plus 3 Needs)
There's lots of discussion in the highly sensitive community about the best jobs for Highly Sensitive People. It seems we've earned the self-imposed reputation for cultivating careers that work best for our need for quiet, self-directed, focused work. I've been a highly sensitive entrepreneur for 20 years (even though I didn't know about the HSP trait until a handful of years ago). Right out of college, I had experience cubicle life working in high-tech public relations. I knew that I would eventually go into business for myself.... Read More
10 Books About Parenting Highly Sensitive Children
Books help us uncover knowledge and often are the most helpful way to learn about the trait of the Highly Sensitive Person. Parenting Highly Sensitive children is hard and books can offer insight, help, and advice on best practices to work into our parenting arsenal. Highly Sensitive Children (HSC) often require more attention, more guidance, and more help as they navigate the world filled with stimulation.Each of these nine books offers insight and help in the parenting of highly sensitive kids:... Read More
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