7 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Younger HSP Self
I grew up hearing, “Don’t be so sensitive.” What should young HSPs hear instead?
How to Ground Yourself When You’re Feeling Overstimulated, Overwhelmed, or Down in the Dumps
Grounding rituals are simple exercises that help you focus on your physical environment and shed feelings of stress. Can they rescue you from overwhelm?
3 Things I Keep in My ‘HSP Mental Health Toolbox’
Since highly sensitive people get overstimulated so easily, it’s important to have an “HSP Mental Health Toolbox” at the ready, your go-to “tools” for when the going gets tough.
6 Steps to Channeling Your Sensitivity as a Power
“Sensitive” is another word for gifted. Here’s how to identify those gifts in yourself — and start using them.
Why Do So Many Highly Sensitive People Struggle with Social Anxiety?
Most HSPs avoid large social events. But when does a healthy preference for solitude stray into social anxiety?
Feeling Overwhelmed? Here’s How to Bring Back Your Calm — And Avoid a Spiral
Tensed muscles, racing heartbeat, maybe even tears. How do you stop this biological reaction to overwhelm without denying your emotions?
8 Superpowers of Highly Sensitive People
Our capes may be invisible, but highly sensitive people have several superpowers, from having spidey senses to being able to teleport into someone else’s shoes.
How Do You Stop Burnout as a Highly Sensitive Person?
Raise your hand if you feel called to help others. Now raise your other hand if you have difficulty caring for yourself.
What Do Sensitive Kids Need from Their Teachers to Succeed?
The most sensitive kids in your class have unique needs. Can meeting those needs turn them into high achievers?
7 Signs You’re Overthinking Something as an HSP
If a situation you can’t control is living rent-free in your head, you’re probably overthinking it. Here’s what to do about it.
15 Simple Things That Make Highly Sensitive People Happy
What makes a highly sensitive person happy? The answers may be a little “different,” but they’re so worth it.
How to Restore Balance as a Highly Sensitive Person
Highly sensitive people may feel like they’re on an emotional seesaw: overstimulated, understimulated, repeat. Here’s how to restore — and keep — a sense of balance.