“Caretaking” vs “caring for:” why HSPs really need to understand the difference
“Caretaking” vs “caring for:” the health of your relationships lies in your ability to discern the difference. Arjuna—the street cat we took in a month ago—has been teaching me the truth of the saying that “dogs have masters; cats have staff.”... Read more
My calm HSP life has been shaken up—by a cat
When your calm HSP life has been shaken up, it helps to notice that along with the stress comes aliveness. My partner (who is also a highly sensitive person) and I lead a calm HSP life. Or we did, until three weeks ago. That’s when we brought home this beautiful... Read more
Do you dread waking up anxious? Here are 3 ways to prevent it
If you often find yourself waking up anxious, a proactive approach will make a big difference in breaking the pattern. When my son was a tiny baby, I carried him everywhere in a cloth sling close to my chest. He slept contentedly, curled up and out of sight, while I... Read more
Thoughts about HSPs and aging—at any age
The news about HSPs and aging is nuanced and complex. One thing is certain, though: your self-care has a major effect on your physical and mental health as you age. I received a thoughtful email from a reader some months ago, commenting that she’d had a hard time... Read more
Do you overdraw your energy account?
When you overdraw your energy account, you feel crummy. Even so, it can be hard to accept the choices this forces you to make as a sensitive person. I’ll never forget the look the student health center doctor gave me when I showed up in her office one morning. I was a... Read more
Feeling self-doubt? Try this antidote.
When you find yourself feeling self-doubt—a widespread challenge for HSPs—identifying and honoring your needs is a powerful way to restore your equanimity. This is the glory time of year for our dahlias. The plants respond to the cooler nights with a riot of blooms,... Read more
Do you trust your spiritual intuition?
Learning to recognize and trust your spiritual intuition is an essential task if you are highly sensitive. I remember all too well the first time I consciously recognized my spiritual intuition—that deeper knowing that serves as the foundation of a sustainable, happy... Read more
The latest research on HSPs and sleep: bad news and good news
Here I offer nuggets from the latest research on HSPs and sleep—a highly pertinent topic for sensitive people. Who could possibly resist this face? My son couldn’t… he found this kitten under the dumpster after work the other night. You can guess what happened next.... Read more
I love lists… but lists can be dangerous
I’m a big fan of lists, but lists can be dangerous for HSPs. Here’s how to avoid the pitfalls of a bad list. I love lists. I’m like Toad in Arnold Lobel’s children’s books about the adventures of Frog and Toad: One morning Toad sat in bed. “I have many... Read moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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