Emily Agnew, Author at Sustainably Sensitive

5 principles to increase your resilience

Jul 7, 2020 | 2 comments

In stressful, stirred-up times like these, any effort you make to increase your resilience will serve you well. Once you understand your sensitive temperament and the needs that come with it, you can go about setting up the self-care and support you need. July is... Read more

Facing the truth as a white HSP

Jun 16, 2020 | 4 comments

I began my last newsletter by saying, In the week since I drafted this article, violence has erupted across the U.S. and here in Rochester following the murder of George Floyd by a policeman in Minneapolis. I need to respond to this, and I know instant responses are... Read more

Finding information that can calm you, not overwhelm you

Jun 2, 2020 | 3 comments

Amidst the barrage of information sources around you, is it possible to find information that can calm you rather than increasing your stress level? I think so…but you will need patience and discernment. _________________________________________ In the week since I... Read more

“I’m loving staying at home living a simpler life”

May 19, 2020 | 10 comments

Are you secretly relieved to be locked down, loving staying at home? Introvert HSPs in particular may be enjoying the lower stimulation levels, though for too many people, they come at a high cost. My friend Kim, a fellow highly sensitive person (HSP) is enjoying... Read more

How to ground yourself in the positive—while honoring real fear and distress

May 5, 2020 | 2 comments

Is it possible to stay calm enough to function well when the world is in tough shape—while still honoring real fear and distress? Yes. Read on for a simple but powerful way to ground yourself in your body and create a sturdy container to hold even intense feelings.... Read more