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Why Do Highly Sensitive People Absorb Other People’s Emotions?

Why Do Highly Sensitive People Absorb Other People’s Emotions?

For some people, absorbing emotions is a blessing. For others it’s a curse. Here’s why neuroscience says it happens.

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The 20 Best Self-Care Methods for Highly Sensitive People

The 20 Best Self-Care Methods for Highly Sensitive People

Highly sensitive people process stimuli deeply, and as a result, they often need more self-care than others. Here are 20 self-care ideas for HSPs.

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5 Ways for Highly Sensitive People to Navigate Anxiety

5 Ways for Highly Sensitive People to Navigate Anxiety

Feeling anxious or afraid? Here are the tools that will help you navigate anxiety — and overcome it — when you feel overwhelmed.

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7 Rules for Highly Sensitive People to Protect Your Energy

7 Rules for Highly Sensitive People to Protect Your Energy

Anyone is welcome in my world, but there are a few rules, because I’m choosing to no longer be manipulated or shamed for being sensitive.

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These 8 Things Bring Peace to Highly Sensitive People

These 8 Things Bring Peace to Highly Sensitive People

For highly sensitive people, the whole world feels “turned up.” Here’s how to dial it back down — and get the peace you need.

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The Power of Silence for Highly Sensitive People

The Power of Silence for Highly Sensitive People

Is silence good for your brain?

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Why HSPs Use Alcohol to ‘Turn Off’ Being Sensitive — And How to Stop

Why HSPs Use Alcohol to ‘Turn Off’ Being Sensitive — And How to Stop

It took me years to realize that alcohol was a dimming switch that slowly turned off all my sensitive qualities.

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A Therapist Explains How Highly Sensitive People Can Tame Perfectionism

A Therapist Explains How Highly Sensitive People Can Tame Perfectionism

Here’s why some highly sensitive people are prone to perfectionism, plus five tips to help you free yourself from it, according to an HSP therapist.

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Why HSPs Burn Out So Quickly (and How to Get Relief)

Why HSPs Burn Out So Quickly (and How to Get Relief)

For highly sensitive people (HSPs), the stress of daily life can be magnified. So what can you do to get relief — without the burnout?

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The 8 ‘Secret’ Skills That Will Help You Thrive as a Highly Sensitive Person

The 8 ‘Secret’ Skills That Will Help You Thrive as a Highly Sensitive Person

Highly sensitive people are actually wired to rocket beyond others and thrive — if you learn how to create the environment you need. Here’s how to do it.

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3 Things Highly Sensitive People Can Learn From Artist Frida Kahlo

3 Things Highly Sensitive People Can Learn From Artist Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo, who was likely a highly sensitive person, said, “I don’t paint dreams or nightmares, I paint my own reality.”

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How to Protect Yourself from Other People’s Negative Emotions

How to Protect Yourself from Other People’s Negative Emotions

Do negative emotions stay with you and leave you feeling exhausted or “shaken up”? Here’s how to purge them — fast.

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