“I can only relax when I’m alone”
Have you ever heard yourself say, “I can only relax when I’m alone”? Sensitive people are keenly attuned to people around us, and for some of us this attunement can morph into exhausting vigilance. Read on to understand how this pattern develops and... Read more
Taming the Inner Critic
What do we mean by “taming the Inner Critic”? Impossible as it may sound, the only way to transform a Critic is to develop a relationship with it. The Critic needs your respect and trust before it will give up its role. In my favorite cook book, Quick... Read more
Do you “think too much?”
What does it mean to be “in your head too much”? When we drop judgments and simply see our thoughts as messengers, we can learn to manage them. Shakespeare was my father’s first great love (my mother being his second). Our family took in plays whenever we could, and... Read more
6 principles to create a sustainable sensitive life
Are you having trouble managing work? This is a crucial, complex project for those of us who are built sensitive—and a never-ending one. My friend Cynthia eloquently described this sustainability challenge in an email she wrote to me: “Now that I understand I’m... Read moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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