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#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: If change terrifies you, read this!

Post category:Challenge and Conflict

If change terrifies you, read this! Change.You either run from it—or you learn to run with it. Most people do the first. They stall, make excuses, cling to routines that feel safe but secretly suffocate them. “I’m too busy. I have to make a living. I have obligations. I’ll think about it later.” Sound familiar? But here’s the truth: change doesn’t wait for your permission. It will show up whether you’re ready or not. And the harder you resist, the more painful it becomes. Yes, change is uncomfortable. It asks you to leave the familiar, to let go of old identities, to walk into uncertainty without a map. It can feel like loss, grief, or even fear. But beneath that discomfort is something else—opportunity. A…

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: What are you really afraid of?

Post category:Anxiety

What Are You Really Afraid Of? I’m afraid of public speaking.I’m afraid of filling out forms.I’m afraid of taking tests, looking foolish, and being in social situations where I don’t know anyone.And I’m especially afraid of that helpless feeling—when I sense I’m not in control. Sound familiar? As a highly sensitive person, fear doesn’t just whisper—it roars.And while fear is universal, we tend to feel it with extra intensity, as if the stakes are always high. But here’s something I’ve learned:Most fear is not about danger—it’s about control. Or more accurately, the fear of losing it. And that realization changed everything. What if we stopped trying to “conquer” our fears—and instead tried to understand them? Here’s how I push back when fear shows up: Filling…

#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: Is your focus serving you or draining you?

Post category:Concentration and Focus

Is your focus serving you or draining you? What if the most powerful life change doesn’t come from a big breakthrough… but from choosing to show up fully for this moment? I've been frustrated by having many health problems at one time. I seem to have one issue after another! My mindset has been focused on dealing with these things and navigating the healthcare system. But here’s what finally shifted everything:I committed to something that actually mattered to me. I started writing—consistently, passionately—for sensitive, introverted, and socially anxious people like us. I'm excited about working on a self-discovery guide ... Highly Sensitive, Introverted, or Socially Anxious? What I Wish I knew sooner– and want you to know now! Stay tuned for further information! The distractions…

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#HighlySensitivePeople #Introverts: How much socialization do you need?

Post category:Friendship & Relationships

How Much Socializing Do You Really Need? The Answer Might Surprise You Not all connection is nourishing. And not all solitude is isolation. If you're a highly sensitive person, introvert, or someone who struggles with social anxiety, you've probably wrestled with this question: "How much socializing is enough?" The world constantly tells us: "Get out more. Be more social. Say yes."But what if that one-size-fits-all advice is quietly wearing you down? Yes—human connection is important. It impacts happiness, longevity, even our ability to handle stress. But here's the twist: It’s not how much you socialize—it’s who you connect with, and how it feels to your nervous system. We need more than just “people.”We need the right people—those who are kind, warm, understanding… and who don’t…