If you consider yourself highly sensitive and are on a journey toward self-discovery, then you might find a valuable companion in "Find Your Strength: A Workbook for the Highly Sensitive Person." I recently stumbled upon this wellness workbook and found it to be a thought-provoking guide dedicated to helping individuals like you embrace their sensitivity.... Read More
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4 Easy HSP Self-Care Options
Do you find yourself distracted by simple annoyances when you're out and about? In this article, I share my top four easy HSP self-care options to always be prepared. A few tips that didn't make the top four (but can be equally important): Sensitive to sunlight? Always keep your sunglasses close. Frustrated by loud music in stores? Always keep your Loop earplugs close at hand. What additional self-care options would you add to the list?... 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
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
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
Do Highly Sensitive People Change as They Age? (6 Ways to Support HSP Aging Process)
As a psychologist, I’m frequently asked if I believe that people can change as adults. Frankly, I don’t think I could have lasted a quarter of a century in this field if my answer weren’t an emphatic YES! Adults can and do change across their lifespans, despite the cliches of the grumpy elder who is stuck in their ways. Let’s look at HSP Aging from the research about adult development and how we can use this information to support ourselves as aging highly sensitive people (HSPs).... Read More