Emily Agnew, Author at Sustainably Sensitive

How to get yourself out of HSP decision paralysis

Sep 19, 2023 | 7 comments

Have you experienced HSP decision paralysis? Read on to understand the cause and cure for this painful and all-to-common HSP experience. Highly sensitive people (HSPs) are deep thinkers. We take in more information from our environment than non-HSPs, and sort, digest,... Read more

Why the humble slug is a great role model for HSPs

Sep 5, 2023 | 4 comments

The humble slug is a great role model for HSPs. Here’s why. During a walk in the woods this week, I passed a juicy golden slug. I realized belatedly that I wanted a picture of him. I ran back. My haste was unnecessary, however. Being a slug, he had barely moved. I... Read more

HSPs and perception: taking responsibility for what we think we see

Aug 8, 2023 | 3 comments

It’s important for us to pause and ponder about HSPs and perception, because the way we see the world determines our experience of it. This week, I’ve found myself thinking about how being a highly sensitive person (HSP) affects our perception, and how our... Read more

I’m glad I devoured Jessie Inchauspé’s Glucose Revolution. Here’s why.

Jul 4, 2023 | 9 comments

I had fun this week interviewing myself about the new book by Jessie Inchauspé, Glucose Revolution, to offer my thoughts about its value to HSPs. Q: I understand you recently read the 2022 book by Jessie Inchauspé (I’ll call her J.I.), Glucose Revolution: The... Read more

Are you highly sensitive? 4 commitments you need to thrive

Jun 20, 2023 | 6 comments

Are you highly sensitive? Here are four key areas you need to focus on to create a sustainable life. I never used to think of myself as a gardener. As an apartment dweller for many years, I didn’t have the opportunity. My partner and I did add some perennials to our... Read more