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Tag Archives: wisdom
How to Explain Your HSP Need for Alone Time to Others
When I first entered into a relationship with the man that would become my husband, I told him that there was something he needed to know about me. I needed time alone. It had nothing to do with him, or … Continue reading
Mastering Give-and-Take, an Essential HSP Skill, Part 2
Knowing the art of give-and-take is an essential skill we all need in order to successfully live a happy and productive life. Determining and maintaining boundaries is especially important for HSPs. Those boundaries are already blurred due to our empathic … Continue reading
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Tagged criticism, Finding Your Truth, give-and-take, HSP, Inner strength, insensitive world, thin boundaries, wisdom
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Ethical Decisions and Highly Sensitive People
Twenty years ago, when I was starting a freelance career, it was difficult to get those first few customers. No one wanted to take a chance on a writer with no proven prior history. My heart took a jump when … Continue reading
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Tagged conscientiousness, Depth of Processing, Finding Your Truth, Highly Sensitive Person, wisdom
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Let the Great Resignation Awaken Your Inner HSP
I resigned my job in October of last year. The reason I gave my employers was that I wanted to have time to focus on writing my book, which is true. But underlying that compelling choice was a yearning for … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Call to Action, HSP Journey, Self-care
Tagged change, Finding Your Truth, Great Resignation, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, personal growth, purpose, wisdom
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Is There Such a Thing as an Intuitive Empath? My Question to You
Decades ago, I was driving home from work just shortly after noon on a Saturday. The Interstate I was travelling was nearly devoid of other vehicles. It was a balmy autumn day. I was happy to have finished my required … Continue reading
Four Strategies for Taming HSP Overwhelm When Hateful Forces Rule
Do you, as an HSP, feel extreme overwhelm right now? You are not alone. Negative aggressive forces are coming at us in record numbers and intensity. From political unrest, self-absorbed people demanding their “rights” with no regard for others’ rights, … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, destructive forces, evil, Grief, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, Overwhelm, stress, unrest, wisdom
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Recognizing the Echo in Your Heart
In Greek mythology, Echo was the nymph whose cursed life came in contact with Narcissus. She fell in love with Narcissus but her love was not returned because he was incapable of loving anyone but himself. Over the last few … Continue reading
Posted in HSP Journey, Self-care
Tagged Echoism, Empathy, Finding Your Truth, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, Low Self-esteem, Narcissists, Self-effacing, sensitivity, wisdom
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Words that Wound, and What To Do About Them
As an HSP, no doubt you’ve heard the words “Don’t be so sensitive,” many times. It seems to be a mantra that certain people like to throw out to us. Most of the time, these are people who don’t care … Continue reading
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Tagged Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, sensitivity, Truth, wisdom
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Navigating the Urge to Mend Others
Your empathy shines. As an HSP, people in- and outside your circle have found you out. You are the one they go to for a sympathetic ear combined with compassion and understanding. This is one of your most cherished gifts. … Continue reading
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Tagged Accepting responsibility, boundaries, emotions, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, mood, wisdom
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How Should I Explain my “Overwhelm” to a Non-HSP?
I recently made the mistake of using the term “overwhelm” wrong. During a discussion where I was asked if I needed any support, I mentioned to a supervisor that I was feeling a bit “overwhelmed.” My reason for stating this … Continue reading
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Tagged Finding Your Truth, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, Overwhelm, sensory processing sensitivity, wisdom
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