An HSP searches for meaning in work and relationships
An HSP searches for meaning the way a plant grows towards the sun. We need it, and we persevere in seeking it, even when it’s a struggle. J wrote to ask if I could write about the search for in-depth meaning in work and relationships. I asked if he could say more. I... Read more
Understanding the connection between urgency and violence
Making the connection between urgency and violence opened my eyes to the many ways I can contribute to peace within me and around me. A friend once commented to me, “When I give in to urgency, I do violence to myself or to others.” I quickly realized that by... Read more
Even mild dehydration is hard on HSPs. Here’s why.
Did you know that even mild dehydration is hard on HSPs? I’ve only recently realized all the effects it has had on me. The first time I read Elaine Aron’s original book for HSPs, The Highly Sensitive Person, I was struck by her comments about HSPs and water. She... Read more
What can you do when someone persistently pushes your boundaries?
Do you find it challenging when someone persistently pushes your boundaries? Here’s how to stick up for yourself while keeping your peace. The year I was born, my grandparents built a cottage on an island in Canada. It’s beautiful. It’s also rustic by most people’s... Read moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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