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December 19, 2022 · In: HSP Relationships, HSP Coaching Jules De Vitto

6 Ways to Hold Space for Highly Sensitive People

The Highly Sensitive Person has a finely attuned nervous system, which means they can get easily overwhelmed or overstimulated by their environment. The trait of sensitivity comes with many gifts; however, highly sensitive people often feel the need to ‘hide’ their sensitivity - being told that it is a weakness or they need to ‘toughen up’. Many HSPs can struggle with low self-esteem or a sense that there’s something wrong with them, often pushing aspects of their sensitivity into the shadow. The more a person understands themself as an HSP, the more they can hold space for themselves as well as hold space for highly sensitive people in their lives.... Read More

finding your freedom as a highly sensitive person

November 14, 2022 · In: HSP Journey Lauren Hunter

Finding Your Freedom as a Highly Sensitive Person

It can be hard to find your freedom in being highly sensitive. Before understanding the Highly Sensitive Person trait, I felt as though my sensitivity was a trap and something I couldn't handle well. I was afraid that I'd cry unexpectedly if someone criticized me at work. I was fearful that my boss would give me too many projects and I'd feel so quickly overwhelmed that I'd lose my cool. I avoided confrontation at all costs, knowing it would send me into a tailspin. Until I discovered the HSP trait in midlife, I had virtually no understanding of what it meant to be highly sensitive. Today, Finding your freedom as a Highly Sensitive Person is a reality within reach.... Read More

FREE GRATITUDE JOURNAL FOR THE HIGHLY SENSITIVE PERSON

November 2, 2022 · In: HSP Books Lauren Hunter

Free Gratitude Journal for the Highly Sensitive Person

Some days, it can be hard to find things to be grateful for. The baby is crying, your back hurts, and you had a fight with your partner last night and still haven't made up. This is life. However, often when we take time out to stop and truly appreciate the people around us, the life we have, and the opportunities we get each day, we have the power to turn the tides and change our perspective. Each year, November rolls around and we have a whole month where we can pause to spend a few extra minutes in gratitude each day. Because I adore this audience and am an HSP myself, I've created this unique and free gratitude journal for the Highly Sensitive Person. ... Read More

affirmations for empaths

October 4, 2022 · In: HSP Self-Care, HSP Books Lauren Hunter

Affirmations for Empaths, New Journal by Dr. Judith Orloff

You might be wondering if you’re an empath. You might also ask whether a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and Empath are in fact the same things. We have shared the differences between the two in this blog post. While they share many similarities, there are a few key differences. Dr. Judith Orloff... Read More

10 Tips for Transforming Overthinking as a Highly Sensitive Person

September 22, 2022 · In: HSP Self-Care, HSP Journey Lori Cangilla

10 Tips for Transforming Overthinking as a Highly Sensitive Person

Is it hard to shut your mind off and stop thinking? You are not alone. One of the defining characteristics of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) is deep processing. It can leave us stuck in analysis paralysis, without reaching a conclusion or beginning to act. That's why I've written these 10 tips for transforming overthinking as a Highly Sensitive Person. ... Read More

Highly Sensitive Person Trait is Not Connected to Narcissism

September 1, 2022 · In: HSP Journey, HSP Self-Care Lauren Hunter

Why the Highly Sensitive Person Trait is Not Connected to Narcissism

research study came out in the psychological community this summer stating that there were significant similarities between those with vulnerable narcissism and the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) trait. While initially many were curious, Dr. Elaine Aron, initial researcher and author of The Highly Sensitive Person, published a rebuttal stating why the Highly Sensitive Person trait is not connected to narcissism. ... Read More

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