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Category Archives: Advice
For Good HSP Self-care, Know and Understand These Differences in Body Chemicals
Since her book, Molecules of Emotion, came out, I have been a fan of the late Dr. Candace Pert. She and her research have been instrumental in legitimizing the new science of mind-body connection. Our minds are intricately connected to … Continue reading
Navigating the Non-HSP Communication Style
I recently came across an article in Inc. magazine offering advice to their readership on how to communicate so as not to offend their colleagues. It starts by telling the story of “Tom” who lost his job. Apparently, he knew … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, communication style, Emotional Quotient, emotions, EQ, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, talk, Toxic people, wisdom
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Compassionate Response Needs a Fourth H to be Valid
When people are going through difficult or challenging circumstances, they need comfort from others. That comfort helps them deal with the overwhelming emotions that bombard them. People in these circumstances naturally turn to HSPs for solace. They may not be … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, HSP Journey, Providing Support
Tagged authenticity, awareness, comfort, compassion, Empathy, heard, Help, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, hug, humbleness, humility, kindness, support
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Seven Steps to Take Now to Limit Your Empath Agreeableness
Agreeableness is one of five personality traits the psychiatric world uses to determine personality. Differences in those five traits, memorialized in the acronym OCEAN (Openness, Conscientiousness, Extroversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism) combine to determine our personalities. Agreeableness describes a person’s ability … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Emotions, HSP Journey, Self-care
Tagged agreeable, awareness, boundaries, conscientious, empath, Empathy, Finding Your Truth, HSP, Truth
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Six Steps Toward Greater HSP Creativity
In the first two posts of this series, we looked at the HSP advantage in intuition, and how we can support and train our intuition even further. We know that a strong intuition bolsters our already strong creativity. HSPs are … Continue reading
Five Steps to Take to Fire Up Your HSP Intuition
As mentioned before, we all have access to the sixth sense. HSPs are way ahead of the game in this because our nervous systems are more attuned to subtleties. The key to developing a stronger intuition is paying attention to … Continue reading
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Tagged conscientious, Finding Your Truth, HSP, hunch, insight, instinct, intuition, Subconscious, wisdom
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Deep Thinking vs. Overthinking vs. Obsessive Thinking: An HSP Conundrum
The accusation hurts. You’re a sensitive person. You delve deeply into various subjects that come up in your life. Then, someone in your sphere of influence, with a concerned expression on their face, says to you, “You need to stop … Continue reading
Poisonous Friendships vs. Valuable Friendships; An HSP Dilemma
I submit today’s post in honor of Galentine’s Day (February 13, the day before Valentine’s Day), where we offer support and thanks for our wonderful female friends. I intend to celebrate this day to the fullest because I do have … Continue reading
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Tagged female friends, Friendship, Galentine’s Day, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, women, women friends
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An HSP’s Absolute Need for Hiatus
The holidays are always a super-busy, super-stimulating time for me. So much is going on. My spouse is a regional officer for a national volunteer organization and attends many local chapter meetings. During the holidays, when these groups have their … Continue reading
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Tagged down time, Finding Your Truth, Hiatus, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, rejuvenate, relaxation, renew, Self-care, sensitivity, take a break
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Making the Most of Your Active HSP Mind
One of the causes of an HSP’s overstimulation is their overactive mind. Our minds are always working. We obsess over details. We make connections between minutiae that others can’t see. We are innovative and creative. Our minds never stop their … Continue reading
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Tagged brain, Depth of Processing, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, HSP careers, Mind, personal growth, potentiality, social responsibility, workplace
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