How to clear a space when you have a lot going on
When you get that “this is all just too much” feeling, you need a way to clear a space for yourself…and never more than now, as the pandemic rages on and the political climate remains divisive. In this post, which originally appeared on July 18, 2018... Read more
How to ground yourself in the positive—while honoring real fear and distress
Is it possible to stay calm enough to function well when the world is in tough shape—while still honoring real fear and distress? Yes. Read on for a simple but powerful way to ground yourself in your body and create a sturdy container to hold even intense feelings.... Read more
Do you “think too much?”
What does it mean to be “in your head too much”? When we drop judgments and simply see our thoughts as messengers, we can learn to manage them. Shakespeare was my father’s first great love (my mother being his second). Our family took in plays whenever we could, and... Read more
3 ways to recognize shame
Once you know how to recognize shame in all its forms, you can begin to heal this most toxic of emotions. When you feel shame, you think you feel awful because you deserve to feel awful. in other words, the shame feels like an inevitable and unavoidable consequence of... Read more
4 ways to manage the overstimulation caused by a big project
How do you manage the overstimulation caused by a big project? Stretching yourself to realize a vision—or cope with a pressing emergency– is bound to leave you overwhelmed at times, especially if you are built sensitive. But with good strategies in place, you can... Read moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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