The common manifestation misunderstandings that paralyze HSPs
Have you succumbed to these common manifestation misunderstandings? I’d like to share with you some thoughts about manifestation. Not so much how to do it: you can find that information all over, in bestsellers like The Secret or Ask and it is Given, or in articles... Read more
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, 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
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
How to get yourself out of HSP decision paralysis
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
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
3 stages of self-responsibility: which stage are you in?
Once you understand the stages of self-responsibility, you empower yourself to move towards more peace and joy. I keenly admire Frederick Law Olmstead. You may know him as the creator of Central Park, which he conceived as “the lungs of New York City.” He designed... Read more
HSPs and perception: taking responsibility for what we think we see
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 overwhelmed”: 6 steps to restore your sanity
When I’m overwhelmed and have too much to do, I have to fight the urge to work even harder. But it’s a worthy battle, since my health and sanity are at stake. For many highly sensitive people, getting overwhelmed, or overaroused, is a familiar experience. We each have... Read moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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