Thank you for your patience during my long silence this spring and summer. I haven’t written an article since April. That’s an unprecedented break in the otherwise steady series of newsletters I’ve published since the fall of 2015. What happened? My mom died on April 9. It was a shock. She had taken a bad […]| Sustainably Sensitive
Are you highly sensitive? Here are four key areas you need to focus on to create a sustainable life.| Sustainably Sensitive
While some aspects of our HSP sensory sensitivity can be annoying, inconvenient, or downright unpleasant, our sensitivity to subtlety is a gift| Sustainably Sensitive
Our HSP sensory sensitivity can be challenging. Read on for three ways to handle it better.| Sustainably Sensitive
Have you experienced HSP decision paralysis? Read on to understand the cause and cure for this painful and all-to-common HSP experience.| Sustainably Sensitive
If you are highly sensitive, you need to learn to manage your mind. Your mental health and happiness depend upon it.| Sustainably Sensitive
Human brains are wired to highlight fear, but we can overcome negativity bias—if we understand it. Read on for more information about negativity bias, to help you stay sane and act effectively during this coronavirus pandemic.| Sustainably Sensitive
Dr. Elaine Aron recommends these four key HSP life tasks to heal old pain and create the foundation for a joyful, sustainable sensitive life.| Sustainably Sensitive
If you’ve been labeling yourself “too sensitive,” now is the time to give yourself a break. Until you do, others won’t.| Sustainably Sensitive
If you are highly sensitive, you’ll benefit from an understanding of subtle trauma.| Sustainably Sensitive
Not accepting your sensitivity can feel “normal” if you grew up being criticized for being “too sensitive.” But HSPs pay a heavy price for trying to be “normal.”| Sustainably Sensitive
Have you ever heard yourself say, "I can only relax when I'm alone"? Sensitive people are keenly attuned to people around us, and for some of us this attunement can morph into exhausting vigilance.| Sustainably Sensitive
Where does our HSP emotional intensity come from? And how can we keep ourselves emotionally regulated?| Sustainably Sensitive
Sensory sensitivity manifests in unique ways in each highly sensitive person. If you recognize how it shows up in you, you can take better care of yourself.| Sustainably Sensitive
Overarousal is the central challenge for HSPs. The causes are both external and internal, and managing both is essential for your well-being.| Sustainably Sensitive
Your mind, and your ability to manage it, is the key to managing your HSP environmental susceptibility and making it a positive force in your life.| Sustainably Sensitive
Here I offer nuggets from the latest research on HSPs and sleep—a highly pertinent topic for sensitive people.| Sustainably Sensitive
Once you get to know your personal “catastrophes-in-waiting” they will wield less power over you.| Sustainably Sensitive
A good list can help you in so many ways. Here are three I particularly value as an HSP.| Sustainably Sensitive