“I’m loving staying at home living a simpler life”
Are you secretly relieved to be locked down, loving staying at home? Introvert HSPs in particular may be enjoying the lower stimulation levels, though for too many people, they come at a high cost. My friend Kim, a fellow highly sensitive person (HSP) is enjoying... Read more
How to ground yourself in the positive—while honoring real fear and distress
Is it possible to stay calm enough to function well when the world is in tough shape—while still honoring real fear and distress? Yes. Read on for a simple but powerful way to ground yourself in your body and create a sturdy container to hold even intense feelings.... Read more
How to adjust your routines for these unprecedented times
Have you had to adjust your routines during the COVID-19 pandemic? How is it going? I’m surprisingly calm, yet also completely discombobulated—a strange combination. To handle this new reality, I’ve had to make significant changes in my daily routines. I’ve been in a... Read more
How to overcome negativity bias—a particularly important skill right now
Human brains are wired to highlight fear, but we can overcome negativity bias—if we understand it. Read on for more information about negativity bias, to help you stay sane and act effectively during this coronavirus pandemic. I’m incredibly fortunate to be able to... Read more
5 ways these elite climbers taught me how to push my limits
Being highly sensitive means you have to push your limits sometimes. I keep my eye out for inspirational examples. And the more extreme they are—as in this movie—the more vivid the lessons I take away. Special note: As I finish this article, the Covid-19 situation... Read more
Is it time to take your Inner Critic to obedience school?
If you’ve taken time to work with your self-critical thoughts, yet they still plague you, then it may be time to take your Inner Critic to obedience school. Old habits are hard to break, and self-criticism is no exception. Fortunately, we can tap into powerful... Read more
How to use your sensitive awareness to get big results from small changes
Some changes require a dramatic, decisive action, like quitting smoking or leaving a relationship for good. But small changes can bring big results, too. With your HSP sensitivity to subtlety, you are ideally suited to capitalize on small changes—but only if you stay... Read more
Why is it so hard just to be yourself?
Is it OK just to be yourself? Reflecting deeply on this question can reveal the next steps on your path to healing anxiety and shame. Last October, I published a post called I can only relax when I’m alone. That article got more responses than any other I had ever... Read more
Do you back down to avoid conflict?
Many sensitive people back down to avoid conflict, fearing the intense overarousal conflict can cause. But avoiding conflict takes its own toll on you and your relationships. Is there a better way? Elaine Aron says overarousal is the biggest relationship challenge... Read moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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