The Best Way to Support Highly Sensitive Kids in School
Sensitive kids need the “mama bear” approach — just enough stimulation, but not too much.
The Importance of Staycations for HSPs
For highly sensitive people, there are many perks of taking a staycation, from plenty of alone time to controlling how much stimulation you experience (or not).
7 Ways HSPs Can Effectively Deal With Life’s Daily Disappointments
As HSPs, daily disappointments are going to happen. We can’t avoid them, but we can help ourselves by preparing in advance.
6 Holiday Problems Only HSPs Will Understand
Between gift shopping and endless amounts of small talk, the holidays can be a challenging time for HSPs. But scheduling in alone time can help.
HSPs, Are Racing Thoughts Preventing You From Sleeping? It Might Be Time to Change How You Breathe
“Coherent breathing” slows the breath to around five breaths per minute and can help you (finally) get to sleep.
11 Moments When You Really, Really Need an HSP
If you’re facing one of these situations, you’re reeeeeeally going to want a highly sensitive person around.
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?