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 more
Do you dread waking up anxious? Here are some ways to prevent it
When my daughter was a tiny baby I carried her everywhere in a cloth sling close to my chest. She slept contentedly, curled up and out of sight, while I grocery shopped. All this changed when she hit the ripe old age of five months and developed an interest in the... Read more
“I’m hypersensitive to my physical sensations…”
Like many HSPs, I go through periods when I’m hypersensitive to my physical sensations. But does this make me a hypochondriac? My colleague Mary wrote to me about recent bout with the ‘flu, complete with strained intercostal muscles from coughing and a... Read more
Understanding your HSP trait, Part 1: Depth of Processing
Depth of processing is the central attribute of the highly sensitive trait. The better you understand how it manifests in you, the better you can care for yourself. In this four-part series, I’ll explore the four key characteristics all highly sensitive... Read moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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