As Highly Sensitive People it’s easy to believe we’re bad, broken, or otherwise ill-equipped for this noisy, busy, and messy world. We often feel not quite enough. But as we deepen our roots of self-awareness and self-compassion and learn to take imperfect action toward building a life and world we want to live in, our inner critic grows quieter, we become rooted and resilient, and we realize that as HSP’s we are gifted, needed, and very much on-purpose.
Read MoreDo certain soft sounds, such as chewing, sniffing, or breathing seem intolerable? Maybe the sight of someone shaking their leg or chewing gum fills you with anger, rage, disgust, or anxiety. This would be misophonia. Misophonia is a condition where subtle stimuli cause an extreme reaction.
Read MoreI want to provide several resources for you that can help you understand the trait of high sensitivity. I’m sharing a video I did explaining the trait, a slideshow of the basics, plus some written explanations as well.
Read MoreAs a highly sensitive person (HSP) your brain is like a super computer with an extra sixth sense. This offers some wonderful strengths, but also often causes feelings of being overwhelmed and depleted. Learning about the differences in your HSP brain can help you manage the overwhelming feelings and anxiety that often accompany many HSPs experiences.
Read MoreHow to explain the trait of high sensitivity to someone and why it’s important that you do so with empowerment!
Read MoreGently detoxify the body and mind with ancient tools of Ayurveda. Feel more energy, improve your digestion, and feel cellular bliss! Ancient Ayurveda detoxification therapies for HSP's is gentle and doable.
Read MoreWe all benefit when there is more research on sensitivity. If you take care of pre-school-age children, please participate in this quick sensitivity research and share this with other parents.
Read MoreSetting boundaries with family members is a brave move. We are nurturing and looking after our needs by setting constructive boundaries around what we will and won’t accept in terms of our energy, our time and our levels of stress. When families can see the difference this makes to our wellbeing and how present we are, they will soon realize the benefits.
Read MoreYou might be running a homeschool, a household, AND a business from within 4 walls and worried about the coming months…We need to support each other right now, which is why I wanted to let you know about a totally free online event that I have been asked to take part in- it’s called “Women’s Natural Beauty Conference”- and we’re going to talk through EXACTLY what helps us feel beautiful from the inside out on all levels without giving up time and energy.
Read MoreThis masterclass is specifically designed for HSPs considering becoming self-employed as a coach, facilitator, or healer. This is a chance to discover the innate ability we have as HSPs to create profound transformation in others. It is an opportunity to claim the tremendous advantage you have in becoming a highly effective practitioner in the field you were born to serve.
Read MoreThe demands of the modern world can make us lead surface-level lives in which we aren’t able to take a moment to rest, let alone check in with ourselves. With that in mind, we recommend that you watch “Why Mindfulness Matters - and Why It Might Matter to You!” - a free training video from Jon Kabat-Zinn.
Read MoreCelebrating HSP women in business! Explore these inspiring female-owned businesses! Empowered women empower women. I’m super passionate about helping women reach their dreams in business and financial freedom. Please help support these women by visiting their websites and sharing this post!
Read MoreEnjoy this gentle yoga class with Christie Rosen, designed to relax the nervous system and rejuvenate the highly sensitive person. We start with a guided meditation, move into some gentle postures and enjoy a relaxation practice at the end with a nurturing song.
Read MoreHonoring Black HSP leaders of this generation and generations to come. How we overcome the inner battles we face and what fuels our strength to show up in our own unique way.
Read MoreA guest post. Finding support and learning the tools that we need to change our state, not our trait is what we need to do in order to live our best life. Caring for our bodies is a great start, but we need to go beyond that to heal the past, enjoy the present, and create our future.
Read MoreA guest post. Harp therapy is now a growing field offering distraction from pain, anxiety and depression. Research has shown that blood pressure and heart rate can be reduced when listening to the calming sounds of the harp. Highly sensitive individuals say the harp “beckons them.” The gentle sounds of wind and water are lying still in the strings, awaiting a simple touch to calm the nervous system and quiet the mind, body and spirit.
Read MoreA guest post. Are you tired of trying to sleep without success? Or waking up in the middle of the night and knowing right away that falling back to slumber is a far-fetched idea? We understand all that, hence the purpose of this post. It aims at looking at CBD oil as a possible insomnia treatment. This piece focuses on what scientists and experts have to say about CBD oil for insomnia and the data to support these claims.
Read More“It is essential that we begin to view HSP pregnancy losses through an intersectional lens, that is, to look at the unique intersection of being an HSP with the physical and emotional realities of pregnancy loss(es). This intersection, along with others, may exacerbate the pain of the experience, a pain that is often misunderstood by partners, friends and family, and healthcare professionals.”
Read MoreUnique challenges and benefits of being a highly sensitive person when it comes to sex and sexuality. Additional information on relationship styles, sexual identity, and sexual preferences. Sarah shares, "It is ok to be the HSP you are with the sexual preferences that you have!"
Read MoreSupport these amazing HSPs in Female-Owned Businesses! They are doing some important work in the world in a heart-centered way. I love empowering and highlighting female-owned HSPs in business and believe that can change the world. We need more women in leadership roles and stepping into their power. Learn more about these inspiring women!
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