If you were to look back on yourself as a child as though you were a detective, what would you notice? Would you have seen the way you felt misunderstood? Would you have sensed the hole deep inside where you wished you were understood? Many of us did not have the language to describe or the education around the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) trait to notice our sensitivity.... Read More
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HSP 101: Understanding the Highly Sensitive Person Trait
means. It might sound like a put-down, or maybe something you overheard a parent say about you to someone else. Whichever way you cut it, being called sensitive has almost always been a bad thing. That is, until Dr. Elaine Aron began to study what she named, “the Highly Sensitive Person trait.”... Read More
5 Things You Probably Didn’t Get as a Highly Sensitive Child
Looking back at your childhood without knowing you were a Highly Sensitive Child (HSC), you probably didn't get exactly what you needed from your parents, your teachers, or your friends. Dr. Elaine Aron's book, The Highly Sensitive Child, released in 2002, nearly 20 years ago, and is the defacto manual for better understanding the segment of kids.... Read More
5 Goals for Managing Clutter as a Highly Sensitive Person (Plus 6 Issues to Tackle)
Because you're sensitive (which is an incredible superpower) you know that you're unique, gifted, and an excellent addition to your circle of family and friends. You love helping others and exploring all that life has to offer while navigating the minefield of Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS), the clinical term for the Highly Sensitive Person. You might also have noticed that your environment matters a lot and that managing clutter as a Highly Sensitive Person is practically a full-time job. ... Read More
Top 9 HSP Podcasts About Being a Highly Sensitive Person
Listening to podcasts can be a great way to consume helpful and illuminating information about the Highly Sensitive Person trait. As with any topic, there are many experts producing wonderful HSP podcasts to shed light on this important topic and area of personality research. As we researched, we found that there were nine excellent HSP podcasts that offer different perspectives from different coaches. ... Read More
Blooming Brilliantly as a Sensitive Person
Are you frequently grappling with high levels of stress and anxiety, feeling overwhelmed by the demands of daily life? Imagine if your innate sensitivity could be harnessed as a source of strength rather than a burden. Julie Bjelland's helpful online course, Blooming Brilliantly, could be your key to better understanding yourself as a sensitive person.... Read More