Why Chronic Health Conditions Are Higher in Sensitive and Autistic Individuals by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Sensitive and autistic individuals often face chronic health challenges due to sympathetic nervous system overactivation. Learn natural techniques to reduce stress, manage sensitivities, and support well-being.

Are You "Shoulding" All Over Yourself? by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

We've all been there: the nagging voice in our heads telling us we "should" do this or "should" have done that. This phenomenon, often referred to as "shoulding," can be incredibly detrimental to our mental and emotional well-being.

The Challenges of Sensitivity: Insights from the Community by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Discover the common challenges faced by sensitive and neurodivergent individuals and explore effective strategies for managing sensitivity, from handling sensory overload to maintaining emotional well-being.

Advocating for Your Medical and Dental Needs by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

I went to a new dentist and needed to discuss my sensitivity with them. I thought I would share how I did that in hopes that it helps you feel empowered to advocate for your needs medically. Plus, get a free letter about your sensitivity that you can give to medical and mental health providers to help you advocate.

Transitioning from Harmful Unmoderated Social Media to Conscious, Supportive Communities for Sensitives by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

In a world saturated with unmoderated, harmful content on social media, creating sensory overload, and increasing mental health challenges, making the shift towards conscious, supportive communities is paramount for sensitive individuals.

Highly Sensitive People Need More Unstructured Alone Time Than 80% of the Population

To stay well, your self-care as an HSP needs to look different than most. One of our important pieces of wellness comes from having daily unstructured alone time where you are not taking in anything new and giving your brain and sensitive nervous system time to rest and restore. To help you advocate for your needs, here is some language you might find helpful…

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Preventing Suicide in Highly Sensitive People

I know many sensitive people have felt those dark moments, I have too, and we need to talk about it. I hope that by sharing my story, I can save a life. Also, please take my quick, anonymous survey about suicide.

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What Can Nature Teach You Today?

We are more connected to nature than anyone else, and by following its lead, we might be able to better support and accept our experiences in the world.

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Gifts Ideas for HSPs by HSPs

Explore these offers and check out the special discounts created especially for HSPs by HSPs!

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Setting Intentional Healthy Boundaries on Holidays

Holidays are a good time to remind ourselves of the importance of setting healthy and intentional boundaries around our time, energy, and relationships. When we set boundaries, we teach people about our needs and honor our energy.

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How To Engage in Helping the World While Also Protecting Your Sensitive Nature

Turn on the news, and you are bombarded with horrible things happening in the world every day. For a highly sensitive person, it can feel too much and be hard not to absorb the suffering. I’m sharing what I do and recommend for HSPs to purposely be part of helping the world while also being careful to take care of ourselves in specific ways so we don’t fall apart.

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The Evolution of the Sensitive Empowerment Community

I could see that social media had become stressful for many of us, and I wanted to do something different and grow a global sensitive family that deeply connected and supported each other. We intentionally made this a space that feels good to be in, away from the barrage of advertisements and anonymous online negativity. We host weekly events, and monthly meet and greets, and we warmly invite you to join us!

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Travel Tips for Highly Sensitive People

Travel can often be hard on our sensitive systems, so the following tips will help you enjoy your experience more and recover faster. Here are a few recommendations, followed by suggestions from other HSP travelers!

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Lower Anxiety, Improve Wellness and Discover Your Sensitive Gifts

I'll discuss the three steps to conscious wellness for Highly Sensitive People and Empaths. Learn about high sensitivity, understand brain differences making you more susceptible to anxiety, and how to regulate your sensitive nervous system. Live consciously, guided by your body cues and intuition, doing what's right for you, and self-care the HSP way.

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Helping HSPs Advocate Medically

Download these free letters to give to your medical and mental health practitioners to avoid misdiagnosis and to help you advocate for your needs as a highly sensitive person (HSP) with sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) during medical procedures and hospital stays.

Julie BjellandOctober 19, 2022HSP, Sensitive Empowerment, healing and recoveryComment

Sensitive People Often Take Longer to Heal and Recover by Julie Bjelland

Taking longer to heal and recover can be expected for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), whether with illness, injury, medical or dental procedures, travel, crowds, grief, loss, transitions, or busy times in our lives. Learn more and get resources created especially for the sensitive that help.

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