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
The power of “elegance” in HSP life and business —and: exciting site feature coming
Math was never a strength of mine: I consider it a victory if I manage to balance my checkbook each month. Nonetheless, a key guiding principle for my life—as a sensitive person and as a solo entrepreneur —comes directly from the world of mathematics. It is called... Read more
My Underwater Volcano Theory of Growth
When I was a kid, I loved to read National Geographic. I still remember an article that appeared in the 1960s about the new science of plate tectonics. I felt a delightful shiver of terror at the idea that we are all floating around on giant rock plates that careen... Read more
I left work behind for 16 days in India. Was I irresponsible…or inspired?
I just returned from a 16-day trip to India. That I went at all is a minor miracle: my partner Duke had been asking me for years to go with him, but until now I had always said “no.” I had not been able to get my highly sensitive (HSP) brain around the 30 hours of... Read more
3 ways a good list can help you prevent stress and overwhelm
I’ve written dozens of articles about self-care for highly sensitive people (HSPs), including the crucial basics of ample sleep, solitude, and self-compassion. But looking back, I see I’ve never written about lists. And that is crazy, because I’m a huge fan of lists.... Read moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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