Discussing Environmental Sensitivity with Family, Friends and Colleagues by Andrea Weber
Guest Post
Thousands of people all over the world manage environmental sensitivities every day and more and more people are being adversely affected by environmental exposures.
While chemical sensitivity, mold sensitivity and sensitivity to light and noise are more readily understood and accepted, there is still much needed change around electrical sensitivity (EHS or sensitivity to emfs). Environmentally sensitive people typically struggle with having these conversations due to the misperceptions, judgement and negativity.
It took a long time for me to feel comfortable having these conversations because of these reasons and also because I wanted to move away from the sensitivity defining every ounce of my being. This is a typical response as environmental sensitivities can be all consuming and at times, overwhelming to manage, impacting all areas of a person’s lifestyle, health and wellbeing.
The only way to bring about positive change and remove the stigma that's often associated with these sensitivities is through open and honest discussion, raising awareness, acceptance and understanding of the impact environmental exposures have on day to day living for those who are sensitive.
This informative presentation shares the importance of discussing environmental sensitivities with family, friends and colleagues and how to do this in a way that is comfortable and confident. The information shared is based on my own personal experience of what has and has not worked as an environmentally sensitive person.
Andrea Weber is the founder of Expansive Happiness®, an inspirational site designed to help those with environmental sensitivities lead happy and fulfilling lives through constructive sensitivity management. On the website, you can find many more resources, sign up for regular communications, take the free Environmental Sensitivity Quiz and enrol in the Self-Empowered Sensitivity Management Program.
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See Andrea's previous episode: Episode 137: Keys to Managing Environmental Sensitivity with Andrea Weber
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