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 more
How to rescue your day when you wake up anxious
I know too well what it feels like to wake up anxious, feeling a nameless dread sitting on my chest like some heavy animal and trying to will myself back to sleep because I don’t want to be awake. I first had that experience as a teenager and it went on for so... Read more
Feeling anxious? Invite the perspective of Presence
For many of us who are highly sensitive, anxiety comes with the territory. If you feel anxious, the first thing to do is to come into Presence with the part of you that is anxious. Focusing offers you specific skills you can use right away to help find the... Read more
“How long will it take me to heal?”
“How long will it take me to heal this? Is there hope for me to get relief from this anxiety?” I’ve heard many sensitive clients—including myself ask these questions. When you hear yourself ask these questions, be alert. You have just bumped into the... Read moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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