Journaling and self-reflection is a journey into deeper self-awareness and personal growth. Journaling is more than just writing down your thoughts; it's a tool for introspection, stress relief, and creative expression. Combined with self-reflection, it can lead to profound insights and life improvements. Journaling involves regularly writing down your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and observations. It can take many forms, from daily diaries to gratitude journals, dream logs, or even creative writing. The key is that it's a personal space for honest self-expression. One of the primary benefits of journaling is emotional release. Writing about your feelings can help process them, offering a sense of relief. It’s particularly useful for expressing emotions that you might not feel comfortable sharing with others. Journaling can be a powerful…

Are you an energy conservationist? By that, I mean, do you know your energy drains that deplete your energy? If not, how can you conserve your energy? Here are some examples of some of my energy drains and what you can do about them:

• Unnecessary chit-chat— Unless there is a major event happening, we can’t be available to just chat at all hours. Set boundaries for yourself about how much chat time that you need. Socializing is extremely important, so is quiet time that we highly sensitive people/introverts need. (more…)

Here are a few more examples of questions that highly sensitive people may want to avoid asking themselves: Why can't I just tough it out? This question may reinforce negative beliefs about sensitivity and can be self-critical. Instead, focus on developing self-compassion and self-care strategies that honor your needs and limitations. Why can't I handle stress like other people do? This question may reinforce negative beliefs about sensitivity and can be self-critical. Instead, focus on developing stress management strategies that work for you, such as exercise, meditation, or talking to a supportive friend. Why do I always feel so overwhelmed? This question may reinforce negative beliefs about sensitivity and can be self-critical. Instead, try to identify your triggers for overwhelmnd develop strategies to manage them…