“Caretaking” vs “caring for:” why HSPs really need to understand the difference
“Caretaking” vs “caring for:” the health of your relationships lies in your ability to discern the difference. Arjuna—the street cat we took in a month ago—has been teaching me the truth of the saying that “dogs have masters; cats have staff.”... Read more
My calm HSP life has been shaken up—by a cat
When your calm HSP life has been shaken up, it helps to notice that along with the stress comes aliveness. My partner (who is also a highly sensitive person) and I lead a calm HSP life. Or we did, until three weeks ago. That’s when we brought home this beautiful... Read more
Do you dread waking up anxious? Here are 3 ways to prevent it
If you often find yourself waking up anxious, a proactive approach will make a big difference in breaking the pattern. When my son was a tiny baby, I carried him everywhere in a cloth sling close to my chest. He slept contentedly, curled up and out of sight, while I... Read more
Thoughts about HSPs and aging—at any age
The news about HSPs and aging is nuanced and complex. One thing is certain, though: your self-care has a major effect on your physical and mental health as you age. I received a thoughtful email from a reader some months ago, commenting that she’d had a hard time... Read moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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