If you consider yourself a Highly Sensitive Person, have you thought about where you draw your energy from? The debate of introversion (drawing energy from alonetime) or extroversion (drawing energy from being with people) is complex. Yet, it's a simple question, and you might think, "duh, I'm an extrovert or an introvert." But we aren't exclusively just one or the other. Most likely, we are a combination of both, and other innate traits make it easy for us to err in thinking we are solely one or the other. There's a third trait, the trait of High Sensation Seeking (HSS) also at play. Let's take a closer look at the relationship between extroversion, introversion, and High Sensation Seeking in Highly Sensitive Persons.... Read More
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7 Online Highly Sensitive Person Courses
It's amazing how much we can learn from the comfort of our own homes. Many professionals have created online Highly Sensitive Person courses to develop a better understanding of ourselves and find resources. Finding out that you're a Highly Sensitive Person can feel unsettling at first; thankfully, there are many trained, insightful teachers who can help you learn more about the trait of high sensitivity and boost your confidence in all areas of life.... Read More
8 Self-Care Tools for the Highly Sensitive Person
If you identify as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), chances are you have realized that you need more self-care than the average person. You may struggle with loud environments, bright lights, and crowded restaurants, and prefer quiet, calm, low-stress situations and relationships. You need more downtime. You require more rest and quiet than others. You might be introverted AND an HSP meaning that you need to monitor how much time you are with people and how to recoup alone to regain your energy. The more you understand yourself as a Highly Sensitive Person, the more you'll find the need for self-care practices and tools. In this article, we share 8 self-care tools for the Highly Sensitive Person to better equip you for your self-care needs. ... Read More
3 Habits to Becoming Your Best Highly Sensitive Self at Work
If you are one of the 15-20% of the population who has the highly sensitive trait, you know how challenging everyday situations can be — with environments and also with people. While no one can control every situation, there are things Highly Sensitive People (HSP) can do at their workplace to minimize environmental stimulation and emotional energy overload. ... Read More
Do Some Children Outgrow Being Highly Sensitive?
You may have been a sensitive child yourself, or you have come across this article while searching online to learn how to better parent your own highly sensitive child, either way, people often wonder, do some children outgrow being highly sensitive?... Read More
4 Simple Grounding Practices for Sensitive Women
Sensitive women are natural healers, creatives, and caregivers. We notice the little details that others often might miss. We’re highly attuned to the needs of others and animals in our care. Our sensitive nature is what enables us to bring beauty into this world in all kinds of ways. Simple grounding practices for sensitive women can be the different between surviving and thriving.... Read More