Why This Highly Sensitive Person Has No Desire to ‘Toughen Up’
Everyone knows the world can be a hard, cruel place. That’s exactly why I refuse to be “tough” — because accepting it means it won’t change.
The ‘Blessing’ and ‘Curse’ of Being a Highly Sensitive Person
Sensitive people may feel the highs higher and the lows lower — and sometimes it hurts. Here are 13 challenges of being sensitive, plus tips to deal with them.
How to Actually Get Stuff Done as a Highly Sensitive Person
Here are some of the challenges I’ve experienced as an HSP who deals with chronic procrastination, plus five tips I’ve learned that help tame it.
8 Signs You’re Highly Sensitive and High Sensation Seeking
High sensation seeking means a strong tendency to seek out new, intense, or complex experiences. Are you an HSP who’s also a high sensation seeker?
12 Signs Your Child Is a Highly Sensitive Extrovert
It’s a misconception that all highly sensitive people are introverts. In fact, 30 percent of HSPs are actually extroverts. Is your child one of them? Here’s how to tell.
Is Your Child Highly Sensitive?
Highly sensitive children are empathetic to others, think deeply, and see details others miss. Here’s how to tell if your child is highly sensitive.
The Highly Sensitive Person’s Road Map to Mindfully Controlling Stress and Anxiety
For highly sensitive people, stress and anxiety can quickly become overwhelming. Here are six steps from a psychologist to transform them in a mindful way.
27 Quotes Every Highly Sensitive Person Will Instantly Relate To
About 15 to 20 percent of the population are highly sensitive — are you? If so, you’ll relate to these 27 quotes about being a highly sensitive person.
Highly Sensitive Extroverted Kids Need Alone Time Too
Extroverted kids love to stay busy, but if they’re having meltdowns, they may be overdoing it. Especially if they’re also a highly sensitive person.
Why Is Losing a Pet Especially Hard for Highly Sensitive People?
Pet loss can be hard for anyone, but if you’re a highly sensitive person, it may be even more difficult for you. Here’s why, plus advice to cope.
This Simple Mental Trick Has Helped Thousands of HSPs Stop Emotional Overload
This simple mental trick helps highly sensitive people turn their “cognitive brain” back on and avoid emotional overwhelm.
What to Do When You Feel Overstimulated and Overwhelmed
Large crowds, noisy environments, an outsized to-do list — situations like these can leave highly sensitive people feeling overwhelmed or overstimulated.