Best of my HSP bookshelf: “How We Choose to Be Happy”
How We Choose to Be Happy: The 9 Choices of Extremely Happy People—Their Secrets, Their Stories by Rick Foster and Greg Hicks I keep my most-valued reference books on the top shelf of my bookcase, and my copy of How We Choose to be Happy has a well-earned spot... Read more
Trying to hold it together in the face of a minor catastrophe
My partner Duke and I spent half of New Year’s Day in at the Park Avenue laundromat, washing our mattress pad, sheets, blankets, comforters, towels, and essential clothes. We tried to make it festive with some Christmas bread, hardboiled eggs and a thermos of... Read more
2 practices to connect to your spiritual intuition—and relieve anxiety
Today I’d like to share with you two practices to combat anxiety and stress. Do them on the spot if you find yourself stressed, but even more important, add them to your morning routine to prevent yourself from getting stressed in the first place.... Read more
Tips for talking about tough subjects
Dealing with conflict can be a big challenge for sensitive people. We can be like the aptly named sensitive fern (onoclea sensibilis, pictured in the photo): when things get frosty, we want to shrivel up and die. How do you bring up at touchy topic with a family... Read more
Why I really, really need my own room
I love my office. I feel so lucky to have it. I have two big desks. I can see trees, grass, flowers, and birds from three windows. I have a comfortable couch that turns into an even more comfortable bed. The room looks especially fresh and bright because we... Read more
For Inner Bonders: use this foolproof process to move into the intent to learn
My client Alyssa said, “I’m trying to do the six steps, but I get stuck! I ask questions but I don’t get any answers. What am I doing wrong?” Alyssa is not alone: new clients often ask this question. When your Inner Bonding practice goes off... Read more
Understanding your HSP trait, Part 1: Depth of Processing
Depth of processing is the central attribute of the highly sensitive trait. The better you understand how it manifests in you, the better you can care for yourself. In this four-part series, I’ll explore the four key characteristics all highly sensitive... Read more
1 camel +2 HSPs + 5 border crossings = manageable craziness…with the right self-care
Before I update you on last week’s adventures, welcome to all of you who are new subscribers. Thanks for reading….and thanks to all of you who have read what I write and still come back for more! In the last Listening Post I explored why I sometimes break... Read more
I’m breaking my self-care rules this week. Here’s why.
I’m embarking on a crazy scheme tomorrow, involving one U-Haul truck, two boats, four border crossings, a futon set…and eleven hours on the road. I’ve written no fewer than 44 articles here in the Listening Post about about HSP self-care. That... Read moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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