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#HighlySensitivePeople: Is Procrastination Really Your Inner Wisdom At Work?

Post category:Procrastination

"Is Procrastination Really Your Inner Wisdom at Work?" Procrastination gets a bad reputation, but it’s not always a sign of laziness. For many of us—especially highly sensitive people, introverts, and those with social anxiety—procrastination can actually be a way to process and prepare for challenges. Perhaps our intuition is telling us to pause and reflect. When we procrastinate, it often means we’re taking time to think deeply about a problem. We tend to analyze and reflect, which helps us figure out what really matters. That pause can lead to better solutions. Procrastination can even teach us valuable skills: Discipline: Learning to manage our time and energy. Patience: Knowing when to wait for clarity. Focus under pressure: Finding motivation when it’s needed most. The time we…

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#HighlySensitivePeople: Are You Ready To Stop Surviving and Start Truly Living This Year?

Post category:Goal Setting

Are You Ready To Stop Surviving And Start Truly Living This Year? As a highly sensitive person, I know how important it is to pause and get real—right here, right now. Life moves fast, and for those of us who feel everything so deeply, the need to reset and refocus isn’t just a luxury; it’s essential. Another year has come to a close, and with it, a chapter of challenges, growth, and maybe even some lessons we weren’t quite ready for. Now, as a new year stretches out before us, it brings the promise of a fresh start—a blank page waiting to be written. The possibilities feel endless, don’t they? But let’s be honest: how many times have we started the year filled with hope,…

#HighlySensitivePeople: Are your choices feeding your happiness or draining your spirit?

Post category:Happiness

Are your choices feeding your happiness or draining your spirit? As highly sensitive people, we often feel deeply, reflect often, and notice nuances others might overlook. This sensitivity gives us a profound ability to evaluate whether our actions align with our values and contribute to our well-being. But here’s a gentle nudge: are you using that gift to cultivate your happiness? Happiness isn’t some elusive trait we’re born with or without. It’s built from the choices we make each day. As HSPs, our intuition is a powerful guide. We have the ability to sense the ripple effects—both uplifting and draining—of our decisions. Are you listening to what your intuition is trying to tell you? Here are a few thoughts on how we, as HSPs, can…

#HighlySensitivePeople/Introverts: Urgent: Jenn Granneman’s Battle Against Colon Cancer Needs Your Help!

Post category:Overcoming Adversity

Life has a way of testing the strongest among us. In November 2024, Jenn Granneman, an important thought leader in the highly sensitive and introvert community received news that would shake anyone to their core. She was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer, a life-threatening condition that turned her world upside down. She worries about her three year old son Finn and his future, about how he’ll cope with seeing his mother fight this battle. She wonders how she’ll continue to provide for him as future life saving medical bills will mount and the costs of treatment will become overwhelming. Her friend, Kate R, started a GoFundMe campaign to help Jenn in her fight against colon cancer. The funds will go directly towards her medical…

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