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Category Archives: Knowledge
Navigating the Non-HSP Communication Style
I recently came across an article in Inc. magazine offering advice to their readership on how to communicate so as not to offend their colleagues. It starts by telling the story of “Tom” who lost his job. Apparently, he knew … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Knowledge, Self-care
Tagged communication, communication style, Emotional Quotient, emotions, EQ, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, talk, Toxic people, wisdom
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A Look at HSP Options to Combat Noise Pollution
As a highly sensitive person, certain noises, especially irritating personal habits (someone chomping on ice, popping gum, or making sucking noises with their mouth) drive me through the roof. Those kinds of noises overstimulate my nervous system, and make me … Continue reading
Five Steps to Take to Fire Up Your HSP Intuition
As mentioned before, we all have access to the sixth sense. HSPs are way ahead of the game in this because our nervous systems are more attuned to subtleties. The key to developing a stronger intuition is paying attention to … Continue reading
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Tagged conscientious, Finding Your Truth, HSP, hunch, insight, instinct, intuition, Subconscious, wisdom
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Deep Thinking vs. Overthinking vs. Obsessive Thinking: An HSP Conundrum
The accusation hurts. You’re a sensitive person. You delve deeply into various subjects that come up in your life. Then, someone in your sphere of influence, with a concerned expression on their face, says to you, “You need to stop … Continue reading
Making the Most of Your Active HSP Mind
One of the causes of an HSP’s overstimulation is their overactive mind. Our minds are always working. We obsess over details. We make connections between minutiae that others can’t see. We are innovative and creative. Our minds never stop their … Continue reading
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Tagged brain, Depth of Processing, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, HSP careers, Mind, personal growth, potentiality, social responsibility, workplace
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Is HSP Sensitivity a Curse or a Blessing? (Part 1)
We know that we are different from the other 80% of the population. Our sensitivity creates different biological responses than our counterparts. As a consequence, we often perceive our world differently. Our senses are the tools through which we comprehend … Continue reading
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Tagged advantages, blessing, burden, Curse, Finding Your Truth, good fortune, pros and cons, scourge, wisdom
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How to Maximize Your Personal Power for Self-Protection – Part 1
In my memoir, I tell of an incident early in my life, many, many years before Dr. Aron began her work to identify and classify the personality style known as highly sensitive. The characters in this incident were myself, another … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Call to Action, HSP Journey, Knowledge, Self-care
Tagged awareness, guard, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, power, Protect Yourself, protection, resistance, self-defense, sensitivity, Strength, wisdom
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How to Make Your Strong HSP Fight-or-Flight Response Work in Your Favor
There is no getting around it. We, as HSPs, have a very strong fight-or-flight response to stress. As I mentioned in my last post, it is critical for highly sensitive people to not only understand this phenomenon, but to learn … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, fear, Fight-or-flight, Finding Your Truth, HSP Care, HSP needs, stress
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How to Explain Your HSP Need for Alone Time to Others
When I first entered into a relationship with the man that would become my husband, I told him that there was something he needed to know about me. I needed time alone. It had nothing to do with him, or … Continue reading