11 Things I Wish People Knew About Me as a ‘Sensitive’ Person
If you have anyone sensitive in your life, there are things they wish you knew — and they might have a hard time telling you.
The Special Connection Between Highly Sensitive Kids and Pets
Highly sensitive people often enjoy a special connection with animals — and for a highly sensitive child, a pet can be a lifesaver.
How to Explain High Sensitivity to People Who Don’t ‘Get’ It
With only 20 percent of the population being highly sensitive, most people don’t “get” it. These five truths explain what high sensitivity really is.
Why I Wouldn’t Trade My Sensitivity for the World
If sensitive people were more “normal,” the world would lose what it desperately needs: intuitive, empathic individuals who care and feel deeply.
6 Make-or-Break Tips for New Moms Who Are HSPs
Change is hard for highly sensitive people — and becoming a mother is likely the biggest change you’ll ever experience. That’s why self-care is so critical.
A Letter to My Mind, From a Highly Sensitive Person
Dear highly sensitive mind: You think too much. You think ahead. You think behind. You think sideways and at odd angles. It’s too much.
10 New Year’s Resolutions for Highly Sensitive People
When you’re a highly sensitive person, New Year’s resolutions like “Make more money” aren’t going to cut it. But here are ones that will.
This Is Why You Absorb Other People’s Emotions, According to Science
There are 3 different ways that HSPs absorb people’s emotions. Here how to control it, and feel your own feelings instead.
Why Travel Is Hard for HSPs (and How to Enjoy It More)
Travel is supposed to be magical. But if you’re a highly sensitive person, travel is often the opposite: one big source of stress and overwhelm.
Why Highly Sensitive People Sometimes React So Strongly to Criticism
For highly sensitive people, criticism isn’t something they can just “shrug off.” Here’s why, plus tips from a therapist to take criticsm less personally.
Ask Alane: Why Are Relationships So Draining for HSPs?
Ever notice you feel drained by certain people in your life (or all of them)? Here’s what to do about it.
Can an HSP Be Happy in a Relationship with a Non-HSP?
Here are some of the challenges I’ve experienced as an HSP in a romantic relationship with a non-HSP, plus some tips about how to deal with these issues.