The Science Behind Why Highly Sensitive People Need Alone Time
Do highly sensitive people need as much alone time — or more — as introverts? A growing body of brain research may tell us why.
How to Stop Letting Other People Upset You When You’re a Sensitive Person
Being sensitive doesn’t mean you have to be at the mercy of other people’s moods and conflicts. Here’s how to stop letting it take over your life — and feel at peace.
27 Things You Do Because You’re a Highly Sensitive Person
For about 1 in 5 people, the world seems a little “louder” — and they may do some “strange” things to take it on.
14 Things Highly Sensitive People Absolutely Need to Be Happy
Due to a biological difference, HSPs process information deeply, so they need different things in life to be happy.
‘Forest Bathing’ Is a Thing, and It Can Heal Highly Sensitive People
Can the Japanese art of “forest bathing” help HSPs in a world overloaded with stress?
8 Reasons Why Highly Sensitive People Make Great Leaders
Highly sensitive people have many qualities of the best leaders. So why don’t we think of them that way?
How Being an HSP and Having ADHD Collide
High sensitivity and ADHD were once thought to be opposites. What made scientists change their minds — and what do you do if you’re both?
How to Reduce Overwhelm as an HSP
One day, I realized that the very same high sensitivity that made me feel like the victim of an insensitive world could be used to my advantage.
Ask Alane: Why Do I Worry So Much and How Can I Stop?
Sensitive people were designed to think. A lot. But what do you do when “overthinking” becomes “over-worrying”?
7 Common Struggles of Empaths and HSPs — and How to Turn Them Into Strengths
If you’re a sensitive empath, just being around other people can turn your day into a roll coaster. Here’s how to handle it — and your other biggest struggles.
Rethinking Your Career? 4 Things HSPs Should Consider
Even if it seems impossible to rethink and switch careers, it’s not — when you do, you’ll feel satisfied that you found a job you love.
Does ‘Highly Sensitive’ Mean You’re a Deep Thinker?
Highly sensitive people take in every detail and see every connection. Are they destined to be deep thinkers?