Emily Agnew, Author at Sustainably Sensitive

Do you try to “do it once and do it right?”

Aug 11, 2026 | 2 comments

HSPs famously try to “do it once and do it right.” This can be an effective strategy, but it carries the risk of painful perfectionism. I’ve never been a custard pie fan. However, my mom’s custard pies were transcendent. Everyone else in the family loved them. That’s... Read more

How to shift your attitude towards others’ anger

Jun 25, 2026 | 2 comments

If you can shift your attitude towards others’ anger, you hold the key to transforming your relationships. Every Tuesday afternoon, I put on my old black pants and my “Be Kind To Animals” hoodie. I snap on my fanny pack, which contains my ID on a lanyard, an 18-inch... Read more

How to slow down a conversation—a key skill for HSPs

Jun 9, 2026 | 4 comments

Once you know how to slow down a conversation—no matter how intense it gets—you can relax and really listen. What a relief. There are few things I find more stressful than a conversation that’s moving too fast for me. If you are highly sensitive like me, I’m sure you... Read more

How do you open your heart and choose the intent to learn?

May 19, 2026 | 1 comment

To facilitate inner healing, you need a way to open your heart and choose the intent to learn. Here are some ways to do that. When it comes to doing inner parts work, I appreciate the directness and simplicity of Inner Bonding® (click here for my brief description of... Read more

If your parts work process gets stuck, this could be the reason

May 5, 2026 | 0 comments

If your parts work process gets stuck, consider this possibility. It can be transformative. I’m guessing many of you have done some kind of parts work in therapy or in workshops or retreats. Internal Family Systems (IFS) is the most widely known parts work modality.... Read more