Yes, there’s a time to act—even when you don’t feel like it
Decision-making is a notorious challenge for sensitive people. Perhaps, having rushed yourself into poor decisions in the past, you vowed in future to take your time. But then you discovered that even an abundance of time doesn’t help if you use it to ruminate... Read more
The danger of overriding your HSP “pause to check” habit
Remember the old crossing-guard command, “Stop, Look, Listen”? Sensitive people have our own version of this traffic safety awareness mantra. It’s called “pause to check”, and if you are an HSP, you’ve certainly done it: “pause to check” is a key hallmark of the HSP... Read more
Feeling stuck? These two words can free you up
There are times when I feel like this clam: clamped shut, closed for business, knee-deep in a field of tidal muck that stretches to the horizon. That’s when I turn to my handy shortlist of self-excavation tools. It’s amazing how much even a change of... Read more
My mind is like a chainsaw
I have a chainsaw for a brain. And let me tell you: it’s a real mixed bag. We had a spectacular, terrible ice storm here in 1991. In the days that followed, chainsaw blades growled and whined as the city ground crews cut up the hundreds of beautiful old trees... Read more
Why creating a sustainable sensitive life requires tough choices
I’ve had a recurring dream over the past twenty years. My vacation in Hawaii is over. I’m driving my rental car back to the airport. And suddenly I’m stricken by a terrible realization. I’ve forgotten to go to the beach. I wake up crying... Read moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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