Important Life Skill – Page 33 – The Highly Sensitive Person Publishing Company

Highly Sensitive People: Who Knows?

Post category:Anxiety Inspirational Advice Overcoming Adversity

I’m just as upset as you are about this worldwide crisis. I refuse to make myself sick by excessively worrying about the turmoil that’s going on. I choose to be informed, not panic, and try to help others through my writing.

I’ve learned that adversity can bring out the best in us. Through personal and business difficult times, it made me stronger to overcome other unknown problems that eventually will come everyone’s way. This event will test our patience and help us learn about ourselves. It’s a teaching moment for the young and old. (more…)

Highly Sensitive People: What Do You Say To Children About Coronavirus?

Post category:Challenge and Conflict Overcoming Adversity Stress

It’s hard to comfort anyone, especially children who’s going through this traumatic time. When you’re a highly sensitive person your emotions and thoughts are intensified. This is why it’s important to try to decrease the uncertainty that you and your children have. Don’t underestimate the anxiety that older children have about the level of uncertainty we have. Here’s some information from Dr. Rebecca Dougherty- Froelke, a therapist from Oakville, Missouri who treats people who have anxiety. (more…)

Highly Sensitive People: If You Want To Be A Writer…Write…Right?

Post category:Concentration and Focus Finding Your Career Path Motivation

I was amazed at the response of how many highly sensitive people who told me that they want to write a book, but couldn’t finish it or they wanted to just write, but didn’t have the confidence or time to put their words to paper. Another major reason people don’t write is because they are afraid of criticism. I would like to offer you more encouragement to write, even if it’s only for your own enjoyment. (more…)

Highly Sensitive People: Are Long-Lasting Quality Relationships Possible?

Post category:Friendship & Relationships

I'm happy to say that it's definitely possible! Today my wife and I are celebrating our 42nd Wedding Anniversary! You don't have to be married 42 years to have a loving, supportive, and satisfying relationship, but I want to emphasize that you can have the relationship that you desire. It's hard to believe how fast times goes by. Many wonderful things have happened, such as the birth of our daughter, the great family experiences, the joy we received from our many pets, and the personal triumphs that my wife and I had. There were difficult times when we had family problems, personal tragedies, financial difficulties, and bouts of getting on each other's nerves! Full disclosure....My wife is much easier to get along with than I…