#HighlySensitivePeople#Introverts: What If Finding People Who Get You Was Easier Than You Think?

Do you ever wonder how to find people who get you? As a highly sensitive person, introvert, or someone with social anxiety, it can feel especially hard to meet people who share your depth, curiosity, and quiet passions. But here's something simple that can change everything: Have a hobby. Even better—share it. Many people like yourself have a rich inner world and a wide range of interests. But we often forget that those very interests can be a bridge to connection. Whatever your interest your hobby can help you: Meet like-minded souls Spark new ideas (maybe even a business!) Add meaning and joy to your life Feel more confident socially—because you're sharing what lights you up I get a lot of questions like:"How can I…

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#HighlySensitivePeople#Introverts: Is constant worry the silent killer no one talks about?

Is constant worry the silent killer no one talks about? Do you ever feel like worry is just part of who you are? I’ve lived with that constant buzz of anxiety for years. As a highly sensitive person, I can feel the weight of the world pressing on me—my mind racing through endless possibilities of what might go wrong. It feels responsible. It feels like I’m doing something useful. But lately, I’ve been asking myself...  Is all this worrying helping—or is it quietly hurting me? There will always be reasons to worry. But I’m choosing selective, purposeful concern over generalized anxiety. Wasteful worry drains me mentally, physically and clouds my thinking. I want my energy available when it really matters—not wasted on imagined disasters that…

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#HighlySensitivePeople#Introverts: The dark side of people pleasing: Are you sacrificing yourself for others?

Are you a people pleaser? Let’s be real—if you’re highly sensitive, introverted, or struggle with social anxiety, the answer is probably yes. You’ve been trained—by society, by family, maybe even by yourself—to believe that your worth is tied to how much you give. But here’s the hard truth: people-pleasing is self-betrayal. Do you put everyone else before yourself?Is saying “yes” just a reflex—one that keeps you trapped?Have you ever considered that your people-pleasing might actually be hurting the people you love? The Hidden Dangers of Being a People Pleaser Your Relationships Can SufferIronically, trying to make everyone happy often leads to disappointing everyone. Overcommitting drains your energy, making you unreliable, overwhelmed, and distant. People don’t respect you more for saying “yes”—they just expect more from…

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#HighlySensitivePeople#Introverts: Highly Sensitive? Introverted? Socially Anxious? It’s Time to Shut Down Negative Thinking—for Good!

Highly Sensitive? Introverted? Socially Anxious? It’s Time to Shut Down Negative Thinking—for Good! Do you have negative thoughts? I do. And let’s be real—so do you. You’ve been trained to. Society thrives on making us doubt ourselves. Especially if you're highly sensitive, introverted, or socially anxious, you’ve been handed a script that says: You're too much. You're too quiet. You're too sensitive. You're not enough. I do! I try to minimize them as much as I can.  It's human nature to have more negative thoughts than positive ones. Negative thoughts are things that none of us really want to have, but we all seem to get at some point. Whether it's about ourselves, the things we're doing, our jobs or other people, it's difficult to…

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