Being Emotional Doesn’t Make You Weak, It Makes You Strong
Being emotional is often seen as being sappy or weak. But does it actually make you more vulnerable, or do the pros outweigh the cons?
7 Things I Wish I’d Known Growing Up as a Highly Sensitive Person
One thing I wish I’d known while growing up as a highly sensitive person is that there is no such thing as “normal.” It’s what’s “normal” for you.
9 Life-Changing Skills HSPs Can Learn from Meditation
Meditation may actually have a greater effect for highly sensitive people than it does for others — with benefits that go way beyond a peaceful state of mind.
Is Being a Highly Sensitive Person the Same as Having Autism?
Highly sensitive people are often mistaken for individuals with autism, or even told it’s the same thing. But science suggests there’s a world of difference. Is there?
Are Highly Sensitive People More Resilient?
Sensitive people are hit harder by stress. But could your sensitivity make you more resilient, too — and happier?
Why I Wear My Sensitivity as a Badge of Honor
I’m a highly sensitive person, I’m proud of it, and I’m not going to “toughen up.”
Anxiety Hits Harder for Highly Sensitive People. Here’s Why (And How to Beat It)
Highly sensitive people are more likely to develop anxiety in stressful circumstances. But are they also better at overcoming it?
How to Feel More at Peace in the World as an HSP
Since HSP brains rarely rest, it’s even more important for us to find ways to feel at peace in the world.
Can You Tell When Someone Is Lying? You Might Be a Highly Sensitive Person
Nearly 1 in 3 people are wired to be sensitive. Are they also human lie detectors?
The Difference Between Introverts, Empaths, and Highly Sensitive People
Although they share some similar traits, they’re not the same.
For Sensitive People, Self-Compassion Is the Most Radical Act of All
Nothing is more powerful than the act of turning your love inward, toward yourself.
How to Recover From a Breakup as an HSP
For HSPs, a breakup can feel like riding a vicious wave where the nervous system cannot “right” itself. Here’s how to not drown.