Many of us who identify with being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), frequently live in a near-constant state of sensory, emotional, and physical overstimulation, or overwhelm. Overwhelm is the emotion that rises up when we are overstimulated in one or more areas. It can be hard to plan ahead, evaluate a situation, adjust expectations, and experience overwhelm despite everything you've done to prepare. And yet, as HSPs, we need to be prepared with an arsenal to combat the overwhelm feeling that will inevitably overtake us from day to day. In this article, I'd like to share these bold affirmations for overwhelmed HSPs. ... Read More
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Therapy Products for HSPs: Top Picks for Highly Sensitive Individuals
Many Highly Sensitive People (HSP) often experience a heightened awareness of their surroundings, making them more susceptible to sensory overload. This sensitivity can lead to increased stress and anxiety. Fortunately, there are therapy products specifically designed to help HSPs find relief and maintain a sense of calm in their daily lives. These products can cater to the individual's unique needs, providing both physical and emotional support.... Read More
12 Micro Self-Care Strategies for HSPs
Self-care is important for everyone, but it is especially crucial for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) because they tend to be more easily overwhelmed by their environment and emotions. HSPs have a nervous system that is more sensitive to stimuli, which means they can become overstimulated more easily than others. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, stress, and exhaustion. Instead of waiting for a significant amount of time to devote to self-care, implementing one or more of these 18 micro self-care strategies for HSPs can make self-care easy and attainable.... Read More
5 Sunrise Alarm Clocks for HSPs with Seasonal Affective Disorder (Plus 2 Apps)
Many highly sensitive people report experiencing Season Affective Disorder that interferes with their ability to wake up easily. Waking up can be difficult if you struggle to get a good night's sleep. Sometimes a sensitive person has too much on their mind and has trouble winding down. Getting a good night's sleep is extremely important, especially for those with Sensory Processing Sensitivity, called the Highly Sensitive Person trait. Purchasing a sunrise alarm clock can be a good remedy for HSPs with Seasonal Affective Disorder.... Read More
Speaking and Leadership Skills for the HSP [Essential Guide]
The past three years have taught us so much about leadership, self-care, how valuable everyone's story is. As we emerge from lockdown to a well-rounded life, many Highly Sensitive Leaders have found that they need to speak up and step out of their comfort zones in myriad ways. Speaking and leadership skills for the HSP are no longer optional, they are integral.... Read More
3 Key Secrets from Early Childhood Mental Health for Highly Sensitive Parents
The field of early childhood mental health is exciting and holds much hope for those of us blessed with Highly Sensitive Children (whether we know they are sensitive or not). Through my work in this field, I've helped many parents overcome challenging situations and find joy in parenting again by uncovering sensitive behaviors in their children and addressing needs, early on. In this article, I'll share three key secrets from early childhood mental health for Highly Sensitive Parents.... Read More