By signing up for this HSP journey to authenticity course with Julie Bjelland, you'll be in for a wonderful explorative path of working through you strengths, finding what motivates and inspires you, as well as discovering how you are wired. ... Read More
5 Empowering Ways to Say No During the Holidays
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
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
22 Firm, Yet Gentle Ways to Say No for HSPs
For many adults and highly sensitive people alike, saying no doesn't come naturally. You may have had parents who allowed other family members to walk all over them, or you might been surrounded by adults in your family who were good at having firm personal boundaries. Yet as you navigate decisions, your sensitive nature has taken charge over the years and you've found it too difficult to say no in your own life. Either way - nature or nurture - we can all benefit from 22 firm, yet gentle ways to say no for HSPs.... 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
10 Incredible Strengths of Being a Highly Sensitive Person
Many people have heard of the term Highly Sensitive Person but may not fully grasp the incredible strengths associated with this unique trait. Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) isn't only about heightened emotional sensitivity; rather, it encompasses a range of amazing qualities that can contribute to a rich and fulfilling life. In fact, by claiming these ten incredible strengths of being a Highly Sensitive Person, you too can gain confidence and experience freedom in understanding your sensitivity trait.... 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
HSP Personality Test: Am I Sensitive?
Taking a personality test to uncover the innate trait of sensitivity is a great first step in uncovering why you are the way you are. The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) personality test is a valuable tool for understanding and embracing sensitivity as a trait.... Read More
Divorce and the Highly Sensitive Person
No matter if we like it or not, divorce is all around us. Divorce and the Highly Sensitive Person do NOT go hand-in-hand. It is a hard road to walk and one that is fraught with difficulty and pain.... Read More