Summer is nearly here, and with it comes a focus on escaping the demands of school and work. Highly sensitive people (HSPs) who are in college, work in an academic setting, and/or have kids may be counting the days until the pressure of the school year eases and it is possible to get away from the daily grind. While taking time off sounds great, you might benefit from these much-needed vacation strategies for HSPs.... Read More
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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