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#HighlySensitivePeople: Do you need some tips on how to cope with life’s challenges?

Post category:Challenge and Conflict

Learning how to cope with life's challenges is an essential skill for maintaining mental and emotional well-being. Life is unpredictable, and hardships are an inevitable part of the journey. Developing effective coping mechanisms helps you navigate these challenges with resilience and poise. The first step in coping with life's challenges is acknowledging and accepting them. Denial or avoidance only prolongs distress. Acceptance doesn't mean resignation but rather acknowledging the reality of a situation as the first step towards dealing with it. Being in tune with your emotions is crucial. Many people try to suppress negative emotions, but understanding and expressing these feelings in healthy ways is important. This could involve talking to a trusted friend, writing in a journal, or engaging in creative activities. Sharing…

#HighlySensitivePeople: Is being assertive a challenge for you?

Post category:Assertiveness

I know from personal experience how hard it is to be assertive. Assertiveness is a skill that significantly impacts both personal and professional aspects of life. It's about expressing yourself effectively and standing up for your point of view, while also respecting the rights and beliefs of others. Being assertive can help manage stress and improve decision-making, and it's a trait that can be developed with practice. The first step in becoming more assertive is understanding what it means. Assertiveness is often confused with aggression, but they are fundamentally different. Aggression disregards the feelings and rights of others, while assertiveness respects them. It’s a balanced way of being clear about your needs and wants without being overbearing. To develop assertiveness, start with introspection. Reflect on…

#HighlySensitivePeople: Are you thankful only once a year?

Post category:Gratitude

Thanksgiving will be celebrated on Thursday, November 23th in the United States. It’s a time that we give thanks and appreciate all that we have. While it’s nice to have a holiday to remind us to be grateful, there’s no reason to focus our gratitude on just one day. Do you routinely take the time to be grateful for all of the good things in your life throughout the year? (more…)

#HighlySensitivePeople: Are you an energy conservationist?

Post category:Self Awareness

Are you an energy conservationist? By that, I mean, do you know your energy drains that deplete your energy? If not, how can you conserve your energy? Here are some examples of some of my energy drains and what you can do about them:

Unnecessary chit-chat— Unless there is a major event happening, we can’t be available to just chat at all hours. Set boundaries for yourself about how much chat time that you need. Socializing is extremely important, so is quiet time that we highly sensitive people/introverts need. (more…)