


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
Is it time to take your Inner Critic to obedience school?
If you’ve taken time to work with your self-critical thoughts, yet they still plague you, then it may be time to take your Inner Critic to obedience school. Old habits are hard to break, and self-criticism is no exception. Fortunately, we can tap into powerful... Read more
How to use your sensitive awareness to get big results from small changes
Some changes require a dramatic, decisive action, like quitting smoking or leaving a relationship for good. But small changes can bring big results, too. With your HSP sensitivity to subtlety, you are ideally suited to capitalize on small changes—but only if you stay... Read more
Why is it so hard just to be yourself?
Is it OK just to be yourself? Reflecting deeply on this question can reveal the next steps on your path to healing anxiety and shame. Last October, I published a post called I can only relax when I’m alone. That article got more responses than any other I had ever... Read more