Why HSPs are Especially Vulnerable to ‘Energy Vampires’
HSPs have plenty of empathy to “feed” on, which makes them prone to “energy vampires.”
HSPs have plenty of empathy to “feed” on, which makes them prone to “energy vampires.”
We know more about the trait of sensitivity than at any time in history — and the breakthroughs keep coming.
Despite what society may think, there’s nothing “wrong” with being a highly sensitive person.
Solo travel provides HSPs with plenty of their favorite things, from creating routines to having as much alone time as they need.
If the holidays are overwhelming for the average person, that means they’re even more so for HSPs. But, luckily, there are ways to reduce the overwhelm.
As an HSP, I knew my anxiety was an issue when constant fear and worry stopped me from doing things I enjoyed.
Although HSPs may be more sensitive to constructive feedback, it helps to remember that it’s usually meant to help you succeed.
When you’re parenting a highly sensitive child, the most important thing is to accept them for who they are, not who you expect them to be.
A good thing about being an HSP writer is having perfectionistic tendencies, which can also be a not-so-good thing.
“Emotional labor” is the exhausting effort of suppressing your emotions when you interact with other people at work.
Although sensitive people can’t control the chaos of a 24-hour sensational news cycle, you can control your participation in it.
You can help sensitive kids thrive by encouraging them to use their HSP qualities as guiding forces — vs. roadblocks — to their success.
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