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

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…

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#HighlySensitivePeople: Does honesty really improve health?

Benjamin Franklin once quipped that “honesty was the best policy.” It certainly builds better personal and business relationships. Those are great benefits, but are there more?

Yes! Honesty also improves health. Even researchers now are studying the effects, including Anita E. Kelly, a psychology professor at the University of Notre Dame. Kelly conducted a study called “The Science of Honesty” to determine how living an honest life impacts health. (more…)

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#HighlySensitivePeople: Would You Like To Enrich Your Life?

Can you honestly say that you are happy? Do you feel uneasy or lacking in direction? Unfortunately, too many of us are unsatisfied with our lives. This may be especially true for highly sensitive people because we think deeply and are always looking for meaning in our lives. We may feel as though something is missing, even though we may not be able to identify exactly what it is.

It’s possible that you’re just bored with your life. You may have a full life, but it’s not filled with things that inspire you. Or perhaps you don’t have enough time for the things that are most important to you. How can you make the time to do things that help you feel more fulfilled? (more…)

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#HighlySensitivePeople: Do You Need An Attitude Adjustment?

Do you need an attitude adjustment? The answer to this question lies in whether your attitude helps or hurts you. Is your life filled with excitement and possibilities? Or are you plagued by negativity and gloom? It’s important to realize that we can manage our feelings.

Unfortunately, many of us have been programmed to think negatively. If someone asked you to honestly describe yourself, what comes to your mind first? Are you quick to think of your shortcomings, or would your more attractive qualities immediately come to mind? (more…)

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