HSPs are sensitive to criticism. How can we handle it better?
There’s no doubt about it: HSPs are sensitive to criticism. Are we doomed to die a thousand deaths, or can something be done? I will never forget my first experience of public criticism. My stomach tightens up just thinking about it. Our seventh-grade band director... Read more
3 ways a good list can help you prevent stress and overwhelm
A good list can help you in so many ways. Here are three I particularly value as an HSP. I’ve written dozens of articles about self-care for highly sensitive people (HSPs), including the crucial basics: ample sleep, solitude, self-compassion, self-regulation, and... Read more
In this heartbreaking world, trust the sweetness you encounter
Do let yourself trust the sweetness you experience, when there is so much suffering all around you? My partner and I spent two weeks in Hawaii recently. We experienced an overwhelming flood of sweetness there. The malasadas—mouth-watering Portuguese doughnuts, filled... Read more
The power of “elegance” in HSP life
The power of elegance as an organizing concept will support you to create a sustainable life as a highly sensitive person. Math has never been my strong suit. I feel lucky that I remember enough of it to balance my checkbook and calculate a percentage when needed.... Read moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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