Why I Decided to Give Up Alcohol as a Highly Sensitive Person
For a highly sensitive person, alcohol can act like a “mute button” on a too-loud world. That made it especially seductive to me — and risky.
How To Cope With Time Anxiety as an HSP
For HSPs, time anxiety can mean always showing up early, constantly feeling rushed, or never *quite* relaxing. Here’s how to slow things down.
These 2 Traits Can Make HSPs (Almost) Immune to Narcissists
Narcissists may not intentionally target sensitive people, but can have a higher success rate of putting HSPs under their spell. Is there finally a way to change that?
7 Everyday Situations That Can Make a Highly Sensitive Person Feel Overwhelmed
Sometimes the mind of an HSP operates like a game of chess: They’re always thinking a few steps ahead to prevent overwhelm.
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.