It’s no secret the holidays are overwhelming for many of us, especially those of us who are introverts or HSPs. The holidays bring about a lot of expectations, emotions, and obligations that can easily become too much. I mean, how many relatives do I really need to talk to? However, another aspect of the holidays […]
Slow Living During the Holidays: Preparing (Part 1)
We are officially in the season marked with hustle and bustle. Even though holidays happen all year round and there are plenty of things to celebrate and look forward to at various times of the year, for some reason, American culture and much of Western culture has dubbed this time of year the “holiday season”. […]
Things That Scare Us: 24/7 News Cycle
I don’t watch the news. I just don’t. Yes, that might surprise and even upset some people. And, that’s a risk I’m going to have to take in order to talk about this controversial but also pretty prevalent topic. I say prevalent because, as usual, I find myself writing about this here after talking with […]
Things That Scare Us: Haunted Houses
Halloween Horror Nights, Ghost Tours, Haunted Houses, and other spooky season events that quite frankly suck for us HSP women! You’ve already heard me talk about scary movies and how they may not be the most fun form of entertainment for highly sensitive women. You’ve also already read my thoughts on how being easily startled […]
Things That Scare Us: Being Easily Startled
Let’s get into it. Last week, I brought up a topic based on this idea of things that scare us as HSP or highly sensitive, introverted women. Sensitive people in the world. We talked about scary movies. It’s something that’s been on my mind and I think it’s important to give permission for you to […]
Things That Scare Us: Scary Movies and HSP Women
Spooky season is here folks! Now, you may be reading this in October, around the holidays, or even months later. Either way, if you know you know. Unpopular Opinion Alert: Scary Movie Edition Scary movies. There have been a bunch of revamps, revitalizations, and remakes of “classic” scary movies lately. There have been sequels and […]
It’s Exhausting Being Sensitive: Living at a Slower Pace
Being sensitive can be exhausting. You’re constantly taking in the world around you and feeling every emotion and experience more deeply than others. As an HSP it can be hard to keep up with the fast pace of society when you’re living at a different speed. Plus, it’s tiring having to constantly say no to […]
Eating While HSP
If you’re a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), you may have encountered some difficulties when it comes to food. HSPs can be particular about what they eat, making dining out or even cooking at home a challenge. Especially when you’re tired and just want to eat something, anything! It can also make choosing healthy food options […]
Sex and the HSP or Sensitive Woman
As HSP or sensitive women, we are always looking for ways to feel more connected. In our relationships, we seek deeper connections with our partners. We want to feel seen, heard, and understood. And this craving for connection often extends to our sex lives. As an HSP or sensitive woman, you may have noticed that […]
The Curveballs of Life: Handling Them as an HSP
It’s funny how life works. Just when you think you have everything figured out, something comes along and throws a curveball your way. If you follow baseball, you know that a curveball is meant to throw you off your game. And if you’re an HSP (highly sensitive person), those curveballs can be even harder to […]