The power of “elegance” in HSP life

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 more
The spiral nature of change

The spiral nature of change

Once you understand the spiral nature of change, you can recognize and respond skillfully to each stage. “Why can’t I just let go of my old painful patterns?” I often hear some version of this question from my highly sensitive clients. I’ve asked it of myself, as... Read more
The four environments that affect HSPs

The four environments that affect HSPs

The better you understand the four environments that affect HSPs, the more you empower yourself to create positive change in your life. First of all, Happy New Year! This comes with my heartfelt wishes for a wonderful 2024. Thank you for reading. You give me a reason... Read more
The dark side of productivity

The dark side of productivity

HSPs need to understand the dark side of productivity, so it doesn’t become an addiction. My name is Emily. I am a time management geek. I’m in recovery—I hope. But I know why time management can take on an addictive pull for me. When you need ample time for rest,... Read more
“I don’t like to label myself sensitive!”

“I don’t like to label myself sensitive!”

If you find yourself saying, “I don’t like to label myself sensitive,” read on. The HSP label can be useful, IF you use it the right way. A man named Alex once contacted me to ask about Focusing. When I responded, I included information about high sensitivity (HSP),... Read more
How to access  your unstoppability

How to access your unstoppability

How do you access your unstoppability? By consciously choosing your intent and strengthening your volition. I’m fascinated by stories describing feats of seemingly impossible strength, such as a mother lifting a car to save her child from being crushed. There’s even a... Read more
Being sick as an HSP

Being sick as an HSP

Being sick as an HSP, you get to put it all down. The trick is to learn to do that without getting sick. Three and a half years into the pandemic (do we still call it a pandemic anymore?), I finally came down with COVID-19. Perhaps I’ve had it before and didn’t know.... Read more
The best book about HSPs and work

The best book about HSPs and work

Though much has been written recently about HSPs and work, I think Barrie Jaeger’s Making Work Work for the Highly Sensitive Person is the best book out there on the topic. I frequently consult and recommend Barrie Jaeger’s book, Making Work Work for the Highly... Read more