Embarking on the journey of dating as an introvert can be both exciting and overwhelming. New connections, flirty texts, and first kisses—all elements of the dating world that can be both thrilling and draining for those who lean towards introversion. As an introvert life coach and mental health therapist specializing in introverts and highly sensitive […]
Enid De Jesus
Things That Scare Us: HSP Women and Sex
Well, hello there HSP and sensitive introvert women! You never cease to surprise me. Let me tell you why. The introverts who read my blog are generally quiet, keep to themselves, and read along for a while before reaching out. If you know, you know. Yes, of course, I would love to be your introvert […]
COVID Considerations for HSP Women: 4 years later
It’s currently the Fall of 2023. However, for a moment, I want you to put yourself back in the mindset of 4 years ago. Fall of 2019. Where were you? What were you doing? What was going on in your life? Do you remember what you were planning? What did you imagine happening in the […]
Exploring the World: A Guide for Highly Sensitive Travelers
For Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), travel presents a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in new cultures, sights, and self-discovery. But is the potential anxiety, sensory overload, and stress that often accompany travel worth it? As an HSP, the allure of travel is strong, but so is the potential for overwhelming feelings. You might yearn to […]
Creatives, HSPs and the Entertainment Industry
It’s no secret that music and the performing arts thrive on feelings. Some of the most prolific artists have been known to be extremely in touch with their emotions. I would argue that these artists, performers, musicians, etc, often have many of the same traits, if not identifying as highly sensitive people or HSP. Think […]
HSP and Latina? Here’s why it feels different to me.
The way I navigate life as a highly sensitive Latina differs from the expectations often associated with the HSP trait. However, my personal journey sheds light on the shared challenges faced by all HSPs, regardless of their racial background. What I want to emphasize here is that this is based on my personal journey. Mine. […]
Developing an Authentic, Energy Protecting Lifestyle as an Introverted Woman
I recently had the privilege of speaking with the fantastic folks at Thrivival 101, Dr. Melissa Tiessen and Dr. Karen Dyck of Intentional Therapist. Being an authentic introvert is one of the things you know I’m passionate about, so I was thrilled to get to speak with these experts about how this looks for therapists […]
Why Can’t I Get Anything Done? An Introvert Coach for HSP Women Speaks Up
As a high-achieving, highly motivated, and highly successful woman in this world, not to mention an introvert coach, it seems absolutely absurd that the little tasks don’t always get done. Let alone, big projects that we either stop midway through without finishing or never start because we know they are going to be huge and […]
The Struggle of Saying “No” as an Introvert or HSP
For an introvert or highly sensitive person (HSP) saying no can be a major challenge. We don’t want to disappoint anyone but also don’t want to overextend ourselves. When it comes to saying no, I think I definitely struggle a lot with that. For introverts and HSPs, a lot of the time this can be […]
Risks: Risk Aversion and Relationships
Risk aversion in relationships isn’t a new thing. In fact, it is probably something that plagues most people around the world. Because relationships are scary! Relationships, especially romantic and intimate friendships, require you to be vulnerable. They require you to place your trust in the hands of someone else. This is with the hope and […]