Overwhelmed and Underwhelmed? You Might Have a Rainforest Mind
f you’re an HSP with a ‘rainforest mind,’ you’re analyzing ideas more deeply than others. That means you can get both overwhelmed and underwhelmed — but can also do great things.
Should You Tell Your Medical Providers That You’re an HSP?
A sensitive nervous system can cause many symptoms that medical practitioners might misdiagnose. When should you tell your doctor about being an HSP, and how should you explain it?
The ‘Blessing’ and ‘Curse’ of Being a Highly Sensitive Person
For HSPs, the world can seem harsh and simply “too much.” So how do you turn your sensitivity into a blessing rather than a curse?
What Do You Do If You’re Extra Sensitive to Smells?
Even “good” fragrances can leave a person reeling if they’re sensitive to smells. How do you know if you’re really a ‘super-smeller’ — and is there an upside?
The Difference Between the Highly Sensitive Brain and the ‘Typical’ Brain
Is the HSP brain the most powerful social machine in the known universe?
The No. 1 Thing That Relieves My Anxiety as a Highly Sensitive Person
Most HSPs live with some level of anxiety. Could one counterintuitive tool help solve it?
8 Reasons Being Highly Sensitive Is a Good Thing
Sensitivity is wrongly depicted as an undesirable trait. Here are eight overlooked benefits to being a highly sensitive person.
How to Deal with Negative Emotions as a Highly Sensitive Person
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or “stuck” in negative emotions like anger, sadness, or anxiety, but there is a way out. Here’s what to do in 5 simple steps.
6 Reasons the Holidays Stress Highly Sensitive People Out
Why do the holidays need to be so “extra”?
A Highly Sensitive Person’s Brain Really Does Make Decisions Differently. Here’s How.
Highly sensitive people like to think things through instead of making rash decisions — but it’s more complex than it sounds. Here’s why.
14 Reasons I’m Thankful for Being a Highly Sensitive Person
I may be quirky, I may cry easily, but I’d never give up these 14 things about being a highly sensitive person.
HSPs, Do You Have ‘Too Much’ Empathy? (And What to Do About It)
Highly sensitive people are wired to soak up emotions. Here’s what to do when it goes wrong.