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.
How to Maximize Your Creativity as a Highly Sensitive Person
HSPs are said to be natural creatives. Here’s how to fully harness your creativity and make it work for you.
It’s Time to Stop Blaming Yourself for Being Sensitive. Here’s How
Naturally sensitive people often get blamed — by themselves and others — for being “too” sensitive. But what if it’s time for that narrative to change?
Why I Still Love Animated Kids Movies as a (Grownup) Highly Sensitive Person
For HSPs, animated movies are good for the soul, like a cozy mug of hot chocolate.