Tag Archives: HSP

Human Biomonitor – HSPs and Environmental Sensitivities

Posted on August 2, 2021 by authormo

As an HSP, you are probably familiar with Dr. Elaine Aron’s DOES acronym. Each letter stands for a trait that is common to all HSPs. D equals depth of processing, O stands for overstimulation, E equals emotional responsivity and empathy, … Continue reading →

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Do you Always Have to be Kind to be Genuine?

Posted on July 26, 2021 by authormo

We as HSPs are genuine by nature. Authenticity arises from the conscientious component in our makeup. We strive to be completely honest in our feelings and the expression of those feelings to the outer world. We have defined values and … Continue reading →

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How We as HSPs Think with Our Bodies

Posted on July 19, 2021 by authormo

Embodied cognition, the premise that we think and feel with our bodies, is making science sit up and notice. For much of history it was assumed that thoughts and emotions originated in the brain, with our sensory and motor systems’ … Continue reading →

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The Myth of Flawless Love and the HSP Woman

Posted on July 12, 2021 by authormo

Approximately 51 million Americans read romance novels. That number increases daily. The allures of the romance novel are many. We, as a society, are in love with love. Often the heroine early in the novel meets a rogue male who … Continue reading →

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Mastering the Two Sides of HSP Regret

Posted on July 5, 2021 by authormo

Most people experience some form of regret. Regret is a powerful emotion that infiltrates our everyday lives in destructive ways – if we allow it to. HSPs, with our enhanced empathy and depth of processing traits, can struggle even more … Continue reading →

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Two Reasons for a Fake Smile – HSPs are Drawn to Both

Posted on June 28, 2021 by authormo

It is a well-known fact that people with strong empathy are more efficient at distinguishing a fake smile from a real one. You don’t have to look at facial muscles, the typical scientific means for distinguishing the difference. You can … Continue reading →

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Fulfilling Your Sacred Duty as a Truth Seeker and HSP

Posted on June 21, 2021 by authormo

I have a plaque in my office that has my name at the top of it followed by different traits that I consider to be true of me. My name, Monica, mean “advisor” in Latin. One of the characteristics listed … Continue reading →

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To Tell the Truth – HSPs and Truth Telling

Posted on June 14, 2021 by authormo

In the late fifties and into the sixties, CBS television network ran a show called “To Tell the Truth.” The show consisted of three contestants. The moderator would read a history of one of the contestants, someone who had an … Continue reading →

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