Thoughts about HSPs and aging—at any age

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 more
Do you overdraw your energy account?

Do you overdraw your energy account?

When you overdraw your energy account, you feel crummy. Even so, it can be hard to accept the choices this forces you to make as a sensitive person. I’ll never forget the look the student health center doctor gave me when I showed up in her office one morning. I was a... Read more
Feeling self-doubt? Try this antidote.

Feeling self-doubt? Try this antidote.

When you find yourself feeling self-doubt—a widespread challenge for HSPs—identifying and honoring your needs is a powerful way to restore your equanimity. This is the glory time of year for our dahlias. The plants respond to the cooler nights with a riot of blooms,... Read more
Do you trust your spiritual intuition?

Do you trust your spiritual intuition?

Learning to recognize and trust your spiritual intuition is an essential task if you are highly sensitive. I remember all too well the first time I consciously recognized my spiritual intuition—that deeper knowing that serves as the foundation of a sustainable, happy... Read more