Why your HSP brain needs breaks

Why your HSP brain needs breaks

Dec 6, 2022 | 3 comments

Your HSP brain needs breaks. Frequent ones. Here’s information to inspire you to create pauses for yourself throughout the day. A friend sent me a great article last week about the positive effect on the brain of taking frequent-enough breaks. As soon as I read it, I... Read more
3 things every HSP should know about subtle trauma

3 things every HSP should know about subtle trauma

Mar 15, 2022 | 12 comments

If you are highly sensitive, you’ll benefit from an understanding of subtle trauma. Once you recognize the signs, you can seek support if you need it. I found myself thinking about trauma responses last week after my partner caught a possum in our Havahart trap. The... Read more
Why your HSP creativity is a double-edged sword

Why your HSP creativity is a double-edged sword

Sep 21, 2021 | 5 comments

Learning how to manage your HSP creativity is a lifetime project, because your life itself is an ongoing act of creation. If you are a new reader of this newsletter, this might be the first time you’ve heard me wax poetic about dahlias. It won’t be the last, though. I... Read more
I act like a space cadet sometimes. Here’s why.

I act like a space cadet sometimes. Here’s why.

Jun 15, 2021 | 5 comments

My nearest and dearest would be the first to tell you I act like a space cadet sometimes. I can’t blame it all on my HSP trait, but certain aspects of high sensitivity definitely contribute. I’ve pulled off an impressive range of space-outs in my day. Some were... Read more
How do you handle setbacks?

How do you handle setbacks?

May 4, 2021 | 2 comments

How do you handle setbacks? This question deserves a close look, because we can create needless suffering for ourselves if we are unwittingly carrying beliefs about what setbacks mean about us. Spring in Rochester can break your heart. The cherry and magnolia trees... Read more