Highly Sensitive People: Do You Need More Tips For Coping With Difficult Times?

Most of highly sensitive people can agree that positive thinking is important. It tends to make us feel better, be more productive, and reduces stress. The problem is, our lives aren’t always rosy. Crises happen – be it on a personal level or something more widespread. That reality is a part of everyone’s life, and it makes keeping your spirits up difficult. (more…)

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Highly Sensitive People: Can You Use Some Comfort?

As highly sensitive people, many of us are struggling to find peace and comfort as we cope with the daily onslaught of sad and distressing news ushered in by this pandemic. Although some of us are more directly impacted than others, we are ALL facing deep, collective pain. On that note, I wanted to share a guest article by fellow HSP and friend, Amy Barbato, who reflects on finding comfort through family food traditions that can nourish your mind, body, and soul!
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Itsukushima Shrine, Japan (Photo by Nicki Eliza Schinow)

Highly Sensitive People: Would You Like To See A Beautiful Highly Sensitive Video?

Here is a beautiful video from Keilani Okano about her life as a highly sensitive person in Japan. She wanted to share her experiences and educate others in her country about the highly sensitive person trait. (more…)

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Highly Sensitive People: How Can You Help Others?

Warning: Please excuse the picture above because of current social-distancing from others. I used it because the image made me feel good!

Would you like another activity to use your highly sensitive creativity to keep your emotions in check during the coronavirus crisis? How can you help others? This is a time for re-evaluation and innovation. A successful business finds a need to help others and fills that need. By doing this exercise, you can take your mind off of the world’s troubles and possibly make a plan to start your own business.  Make a written list of how you can help others with your unique talents and interests. (more…)

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