7 Things Every Sensitive Person Needs From Their Loved Ones
Our personality is not a nuisance.
9 Things I Wish People Knew About Me as a Highly Sensitive Extrovert
People think you’re a walking contradiction.
Why Is It Hard for Highly Sensitive People to Share a Home With Others?
For highly sensitive people, who are far more influenced by their environment, living with someone creates a whole set of extra issues. Here’s why.
7 Things All Highly Sensitive Children Need to Hear
We need to encourage highly sensitive children to love their sensitivity from a young age. Here’s what they need to hear from the adults in their lives.
7 Ways to Give Your Highly Sensitive Child the Confidence They Need
As a kid, I would never have been able to get on stage or own a room, but both of my highly sensitive children do exactly that. Here’s the secret.
8 Tips for HSPs to Take ‘Little’ Things Less Personally
Highly sensitive people process and feel things deeply. Words really matter to us. So how do we stop taking little things so personally?
Dear Mom of a Highly Sensitive Child, I See You
I want you to know that I see you and that you are not alone. When your highly sensitive child is melting down after school, I know how you feel.
7 Secret Benefits of Being a Highly Sensitive Person
When I first learned that I’m a highly sensitive person, I thought it was *very* unfair — until I realized that there are secret benefits.
Dear Friends, I Love You, But I Just Can’t Go Out Tonight. Sincerely, an HSP
As a highly sensitive person, I get overstimulated easily, due to deep processing. It means I sometimes can’t handle the noise or crowds at bars or parties.
8 Reasons Why Gentle Discipline Works Best With the Highly Sensitive Child
For the highly sensitive child, a raised voice and a stern tone hit home even harder. Here are eight reasons why gentle discipline is the most effective.
Highly Sensitive People: 5 Signs Your Therapist Isn’t Right for You
There are a lot of well-intentioned therapists, but not all therapists are right for highly sensitive people. Here are red flags to watch out for.
Why Highly Sensitive People May Struggle With Codependency
You would think their bad behavior would turn me off, but paradoxically, it made me need them more — it made me codependent. I needed their approval.