How to get yourself out of HSP decision paralysis

How to get yourself out of HSP decision paralysis

Have you experienced HSP decision paralysis? Read on to understand the cause and cure for this painful and all-to-common HSP experience. Highly sensitive people (HSPs) are deep thinkers. We take in more information from our environment than non-HSPs, and sort, digest,...

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Why the humble slug is a great role model for HSPs

Why the humble slug is a great role model for HSPs

The humble slug is a great role model for HSPs. Here’s why. During a walk in the woods this week, I passed a juicy golden slug. I realized belatedly that I wanted a picture of him. I ran back. My haste was unnecessary, however. Being a slug, he had barely moved. I...

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3 stages of self-responsibility: which stage are you in?

3 stages of self-responsibility: which stage are you in?

Once you understand the stages of self-responsibility, you empower yourself to move towards more peace and joy. I keenly admire Frederick Law Olmstead. You may know him as the creator of Central Park, which he conceived as “the lungs of New York City.” He designed...

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“I’m overwhelmed”: 6 steps to restore your sanity

“I’m overwhelmed”: 6 steps to restore your sanity

When I’m overwhelmed and have too much to do, I have to fight the urge to work even harder. But it’s a worthy battle, since my health and sanity are at stake. For many highly sensitive people, getting overwhelmed, or overaroused, is a familiar experience. We each have...

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Are you highly sensitive? 4 commitments you need to thrive

Are you highly sensitive? 4 commitments you need to thrive

Are you highly sensitive? Here are four key areas you need to focus on to create a sustainable life. I never used to think of myself as a gardener. As an apartment dweller for many years, I didn’t have the opportunity. My partner and I did add some perennials to our...

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HSP spiritual connection and not-knowing

HSP spiritual connection and not-knowing

Your HSP spiritual connection emerges from a ground of not-knowing. I’m in a state of not-knowing lately. I don’t usually hesitate to offer opinions (sometimes even useful ones, ha) about subjects I’m familiar with, but even that hasn’t felt comfortable. Thank...

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Why creating a sustainable sensitive life requires tough choices

Why creating a sustainable sensitive life requires tough choices

To make the tough choices required to create and maintain a sustainable sensitive life, I rely on Focusing every day. I’ve had a recurring dream over the past twenty years. My vacation in Hawaii is over. I’m driving my rental car back to the airport. And suddenly I’m...

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Why a faux apology feels awful…and how to make a real one

Why a faux apology feels awful…and how to make a real one

We all know a faux apology feels awful. Once you understand exactly why, you empower yourself to make true apologies. Growing up, my family used to play a game called “Sorry!” “Sorry” was simple, but brutal. You rolled the dice, then moved your colored piece forward....

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