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,...
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...
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...
HSPs and perception: taking responsibility for what we think we see
It’s important for us to pause and ponder about HSPs and perception, because the way we see the world determines our experience of it. This week, I've found myself thinking about how being a highly sensitive person (HSP) affects our perception, and how our perception,...
“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...
I’m glad I devoured Jessie Inchauspé’s Glucose Revolution. Here’s why.
I had fun this week interviewing myself about the new book by Jessie Inchauspé, Glucose Revolution, to offer my thoughts about its value to HSPs. Q: I understand you recently read the 2022 book by Jessie Inchauspé (I’ll call her J.I.), Glucose Revolution: The...
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...
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...
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...
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....