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Tag Archives: Highly Sensitive Person
For Good HSP Self-care, Know and Understand These Differences in Body Chemicals
Since her book, Molecules of Emotion, came out, I have been a fan of the late Dr. Candace Pert. She and her research have been instrumental in legitimizing the new science of mind-body connection. Our minds are intricately connected to … Continue reading
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
When HSP Radar Tells You Something You Don’t Want to Know
Reading Time: < 4.5 minutes In our family there is one person who has been the focus for many years of both the family and the compassionate community at large. This person is determined to follow a self-destructive path. Insidious … Continue reading
Compassionate Response Needs a Fourth H to be Valid
When people are going through difficult or challenging circumstances, they need comfort from others. That comfort helps them deal with the overwhelming emotions that bombard them. People in these circumstances naturally turn to HSPs for solace. They may not be … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, HSP Journey, Providing Support
Tagged authenticity, awareness, comfort, compassion, Empathy, heard, Help, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, hug, humbleness, humility, kindness, support
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Empathy – Don’t Abuse It or You’ll Lose It
I’m an imposter. Lately, I’ve wondered if I really am who I say I am. Forty years ago, I discovered that I was a sensitive person. I’ve spent the intervening years finding out more about my sensitivity. Learning all its … Continue reading
Posted in HSP Journey
Tagged awareness, balance, empath, empath burnout, Empathy, empathy shutdown, Finding Your Truth, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, sensitivity
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Six Steps Toward Greater HSP Creativity
In the first two posts of this series, we looked at the HSP advantage in intuition, and how we can support and train our intuition even further. We know that a strong intuition bolsters our already strong creativity. HSPs are … Continue reading
Intuition and Creativity – An HSP’s Super Sense-abilities, Introduction
We’ve all experienced it, HSP and non-HSP alike. It’s that instant “knowing” in situations of all kinds that tells us what to do, what something unfamiliar means, how to respond, etc. Intuition, often called the sixth sense, is not as … Continue reading
Posted in HSP Journey
Tagged Finding Your Truth, gut feeling, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, hunch, insight, inspiration, instinct, intuition, sixth sense, Truth
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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
Poisonous Friendships vs. Valuable Friendships; An HSP Dilemma
I submit today’s post in honor of Galentine’s Day (February 13, the day before Valentine’s Day), where we offer support and thanks for our wonderful female friends. I intend to celebrate this day to the fullest because I do have … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, HSP Journey
Tagged female friends, Friendship, Galentine’s Day, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, women, women friends
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