Posts tagged understanding sensitivity
How to Help Others Understand You: A Guide for Sensitive and Neurodivergent Individuals by Julie Bjelland, LMFT
How to Help Others Understand You: A Guide for Sensitive and Neurodivergent Individuals by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

A guide to help sensitive and neurodivergent individuals communicate their needs, set boundaries, and foster understanding while prioritizing self-care and well-being.

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Explaining NeedsJulie Bjellandsensitive and neurodivergent, understanding sensitivity, communicating needs, setting boundaries, self-care for sensitive people, managing sensory overload, fostering empathy, supporting neurodivergence, confidence in self-care, modeling behavior, building understanding, staying authentic, conserving energy, supportive communities, mental well-being tips, expressing gratitude, personal growth, emotional health, mindfulness practices, self-compassion strategies.Comment
Are You "Shoulding" All Over Yourself? by Julie Bjelland, LMFT
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.

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Challenges of SensitivityJulie Bjellandsensitivity, highly sensitive people, neurodiverse, emotional wellbeing, managing sensitivity, sensory overload, understanding sensitivity, sensitive individuals, emotional health, coping strategies, Julie Bjelland, Sensitive Empowerment, somatic release practices, shoulding, nagging voice, internal expectations, external expectations, neurodivergent individuals, mental well-being, emotional well-being, societal expectations, unrealistic standards, self-talk, perceived criticism, real criticism, internalize failures, feelings of guilt, feelings of shame, feelings of anxiety, negative self-talk, breaking the cycle, recognize shoulds, challenging shoulds, reframing thoughts, self-compassion, set boundaries, prioritize well-being, permission to rest, compassionate inner dialogue, embrace sensitivity, honor unique journey, reflection questions, reframing shoulds, practicing self-compassion, positive changes, share experiencesComment
The Challenges of Sensitivity: Insights from the Community by Julie Bjelland, LMFT
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.

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Challenges of SensitivityJulie Bjellandsensitivity, highly sensitive people, neurodiverse, emotional wellbeing, managing sensitivity, sensory overload, understanding sensitivity, sensitive individuals, emotional health, coping strategies, mental health, self-care for sensitive people, energy management, sensitivity challenges, supportive community for sensitive people, Julie Bjelland, Sensitive Empowerment, resources for highly sensitive people, sensitivity and aging, managing emotions, sensory sensitivity, social isolation, burnout prevention, emotional resilience, vagus nerve stimulation, somatic release practices, traveling with sensitivity, medical issues for sensitive peopleComment