Struggling with sensory overload in the hustle and bustle of everyday life can be a challenge, but the book, "Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight," offers a ray of hope for sensitive people who struggle with HSP overstimulation.... Read More
How Highly Sensitive Men Approach Faith
For many HSP men, this empathy and awareness include a sense of spirituality including God or a diety, meditation, or perhaps even formalized religion. All told, how highly sensitive men approach faith can look different from most.... Read More
How to Help Anxious Highly Sensitive Teens
The book, 'Rewire Your Anxious Brain for Teens,' offers a guiding light for those looking for resources on anxiety. After spending time with this insightful book to help me with my teen, it became clear that it's far more than just another self-help guide. With a compassionate tone, it marries the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), neuroscience, and mindfulness to provide effective strategies for managing anxiety, panic, and worry.... Read More
3 Factors That Predispose HSPs to Imposter Syndrome (Plus 3 Coping Strategies)
Have you ever felt the sinking, hot sensation that you’re about to be discovered, and exposed as a fraud? If so, you know how powerful imposter syndrome can be for highly sensitive people (HSPs). The good news is that imposter syndrome doesn’t have to control your life.... Read More
Wellness Workbook Aims to Enhance Sensitive Self-Care
If you consider yourself highly sensitive and are on a journey toward self-discovery, then you might find a valuable companion in "Find Your Strength: A Workbook for the Highly Sensitive Person." I recently stumbled upon this wellness workbook and found it to be a thought-provoking guide dedicated to helping individuals like you embrace their sensitivity.... Read More
4 Easy HSP Self-Care Options
Do you find yourself distracted by simple annoyances when you're out and about? In this article, I share my top four easy HSP self-care options to always be prepared. A few tips that didn't make the top four (but can be equally important): Sensitive to sunlight? Always keep your sunglasses close. Frustrated by loud music in stores? Always keep your Loop earplugs close at hand. What additional self-care options would you add to the list?... Read More
Achieve Highly Sensitive Person Wellness with Silk+Sonder Journals
I've used many a journal in my life over the years and readily admit, I can be pretty picky when it comes to a good highly sensitive person wellness journal. As a freelance writer, author, publisher, book writing coach, and entrepreneur, I find that journaling is a necessary element in my daily self-care routine. When I came across Silk+Sonder journals, I was delightfully surprised at how lovely this planner journal helped me feel on top of my life in a new way. While these journals straddle the line of day planners, mood trackers, and intention-setting workbooks, there are some empty-lined pages for unscripted journaling. Below is my review of the Silk + Sonder highly sensitive person wellness journal... Read More
Retrain and Rewire Your HSP Brain
If you ever woken up and wished that you could restart or retrain how your brain handles the ups and downs of life as a highly sensitive person (HSP), you're in luck. Psychotherapist and HSP expert, Julie Bjelland, has such a course that has helped countless sensitive people overcome sensory sensitivity, develop the skills to handle their emotions, cultivate self-compassion, find a deeper sense of self, and more through her courses and teachings. With Julie's expertise, you can retrain and rewire your HSP brain.... Read More
6 Truths About HSPs and Performance Anxiety
Many highly sensitive people (HSPs) are caught between their natural creativity and their painful anxiety about sharing their creations with the world. One of my specialties is helping HSPs untangle the knots of performance anxiety. Here’s what you need to know about HSPs and performance anxiety to start to set yourself free.... Read More
5 Anxiety and Depression Signs in Sensitive People (Plus 10 Lies Not to Believe)
Recognizing anxiety and depression signs in sensitive people is crucial--whether you are sensitive or someone you love is a highly sensitive person. The signs of anxiety and depression often sound like deceptive narratives that subtly infiltrate your thoughts, leading you to believe that "this is life" with little hope for change. Looking closely at the signs of anxiety and depression can help you take steps toward healing. ... Read More