Feeling low? It’s time to scrutinize your mental wallpaper.
I almost got to live in a mansion once. My then-husband and I had spotted a 2000-square-foot apartment in the “for rent” ads. The rent was so low, it seemed too good to be true…and as we found out later, it was. But we didn’t know that yet, and as we pulled in... Read more
When you need relief on the spot from intense emotions: try heart breathing
What can you do when intense emotions come up in a public situation? Privacy is not an option, yet you need a way to calm yourself and be present with what is coming up for you. If we were in a session, I’d take you through a whole-body lead-in. This is a... Read more
How to approach your most raw, vulnerable feelings
My partner and I came around a corner and nearly stepped on this baby rabbit —he was that close. Who can resist a baby rabbit? His fur looked so soft…but I held still, not wanting to scare him off. Our rabbit-human interaction reminded me what it’s like to... Read more
It’s OK to be “too intense” and “too serious.” Seriously.
Being sensitive means you feel things deeply. Yet many sensitive people are reluctant to express strong emotions in front of others. We’ve learned it isn’t safe to expose ourselves this way, lest others respond by trying to fix us or by minimizing or... Read more
3 reasons chores are great for HSP’s, especially when you feel anxious
I got the blues thinking of the future, so I left off and made some marmalade. It’s amazing how it cheers one up to shred oranges and scrub the floor. —D. H. Lawrence Last June my partner and I made pin cherry jelly. We picked the sweet, glossy fruit from the... Read moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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