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Autumn Sleep Changes for Highly Sensitive People

September 17, 2024 · In: HSP Journey, HSP Self-Care Tonya Rothe

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

3 reasons why hsps are more prone to the goldilocks effect

September 10, 2024 · In: HSP Journey Lauren Hunter

3 Reasons Why HSPs are More Prone to the Goldilocks Effect

Have you ever felt like Goldilocks, searching for that "just right" experience? The Goldilocks effect describes our tendency to prefer things that are neither too much nor too little, but perfectly balanced. As a highly sensitive person, you might find yourself drawn to situations, relationships, or even porridge that hit that sweet spot of complexity and comfort.... Read More

HSP Fear of Failure Amidst Life's Important Events

August 27, 2024 · In: HSP Self-Care, HSP Coaching Lori Cangilla

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

guarding your heart as a highly sensitive person

August 20, 2024 · In: HSP Self-Care, HSP Relationships Lauren Hunter

Guarding Your Heart as a Highly Sensitive Person (5 Do’s and Don’ts)

Guarding your heart is a powerful concept that can shape your entire life journey. For those of us who are more sensitive than others, guarding your heart and mind isn't just a nicety, it's an essential. Guarding your heart as a highly sensitive person is about being mindful of what you allow into your innermost being - your thoughts, emotions, and core values. By carefully protecting your heart, you set the foundation for a life of purpose and fulfillment.... Read More

Why Do Sensitive People Struggle More with Friendships

August 12, 2024 · In: HSP Relationships, HSP Kids Lauren Hunter

Why Do Sensitive People Struggle More with Friendships?

For many highly sensitive people, navigating friendships can be tricky territory. Because we tend to feel things quite intensely, overthink what we say and do, and sometimes over-connect with people in our attempts to show our affection, sensitive people struggle more with friendships. Moreover, you likely find that deep, meaningful connections are a non-negotiable need, and anything less can be unsettling or dissatisfying.... Read More

The Essential Guide to Empaths and Narcissists

August 6, 2024 · In: HSP Journey, HSP Relationships Lauren Hunter

The Essential Guide to Empaths and Narcissists

Navigating relationships can be complex, especially if you're a highly sensitive person. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by toxic interactions, you might find value in The Highly Sensitive Person's Guide to Dealing with Toxic People by Shahida Arabi. There does seem to be a connection between HSPs, empaths and narcissists, and this helpful book is an essential guide. This book offers practical insights for reclaiming your power and setting boundaries with difficult individuals.... Read More

Is Hypersensitivity the Same as Being Highly Sensitive?

July 23, 2024 · In: HSP Quizzes, HSP Coaching Lauren Hunter

Is Hypersensitivity the Same as Being Highly Sensitive?

You might be wondering if hypersensitivity is the same as being a highly sensitive person. You're not alone, as I have wondered this myself. Through working with writers, editors, and creative people, I've noticed over the years that some people are quick to judge you, to jump down your throat, or quick to point out your flaws and insecurities. While I've always known I'm a sensitive person (even before I read about the HSP trait), it still bothered me that some people responded in emotionally volatile that left me feeling a sense of unpredictability and fear when having to deal with them. ... Read More

10 Options to Enhance Resilience While Navigating Life’s Challenges

July 16, 2024 · In: HSP Journey, HSP Coaching Lori Cangilla

10 Options to Enhance Resilience While Navigating Life’s Challenges

In graduate school, I learned through personal experience how resilience in the face of challenge is something that can be learned and developed through the process of navigating life's challenges head-on. The American Psychological Association defines resilience as “the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to external and internal demands.” Many highly sensitive people can learn to successfully navigate life's challenges by enhancing their resilience.... Read More

June 25, 2024 · In: HSP Self-Care Lori Cangilla

3 Surprising HSP Benefits of Connecting with Nature

Small or large, salty or fresh, waves connect me to nature. And like most highly sensitive people (HSPs), being connected to nature is very good for my body, mind, and spirit. You might be interested in these three surprising HSP benefits of connecting with nature. I hope they encourage you to take regular time to connect with nature. ... Read More

7 Presentations of Both High Sensitivity and Trauma

June 11, 2024 · In: HSP Journey, HSP Self-Care Elayne Daniels

7 Presentations of Both High Sensitivity and Trauma

There’s a segment of the population that experiences life more vividly, more emotionally, and overall more sensitively. These Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) exhibit distinguishable characteristics, many of which are similar, if not seemingly identical, to symptoms of trauma. For HSPs with a background of trauma, one question understandably arises: Can trauma cause high sensitivity? In this article, we'll look at seven presentations of both high sensitive and trauma to see if we can shed more light on these topics.... Read More

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