“Am I crossing the line between healthy downtime and self-isolation?”
How do you tell the difference between healthy downtime and self-isolation? For a highly sensitive person, this is an important question. A highly sensitive (HSP) friend recently asked me, “How can I tell if I’m alone because I really need downtime, or because I’m... Read more
“How often should I do my inner work?”
Have you ever wondered, “How often should I do my inner work?” Some kind of daily check-in and processing is essential for HSPs, but what matters even more is your intent. This year we signed up for a wonderful locally-owned composting service. Every two weeks, they... Read more
HSPs and zzzs: key facts about your sleep
The topic of HSPs and zzzs is complex. True, we need a lot of sleep. However, our sleep also needs to be high-quality. Your sleep quality is influenced by many smaller factors, and by one big factor that may surprise you. In college I papered my dorm walls with... Read more
Your resistance is not your enemy
If you are tempted to demonize yourself for being “in resistance” to something, remember this key fact: your resistance is not your enemy. On the contrary. Have you ever planned to do something, then not done it? Who hasn’t? We make plans, then life happens. Most of... Read more
When your work turns into drudgery
When your work turns into drudgery, it’s hard to keep going. To thrive, sensitive people need meaningful work, sustainable conditions, and positive work relationships. We also need learning and stimulation—but not too much overarousal. How do you create a sustainable... Read moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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