Two years ago, I stumbled upon an item called “A Year of Gratitude” from a retailer called Uncommon Goods.
And I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it ever since.
Here it is:
you can buy it here for $30
A personal pep talk for when you’re doubting yourself
January 20, 2016 by 6 Comments
There are times I’m working on a piece of writing and I keep thinking, “Ugh, this is not very good.”
I keep working on it, but can’t seem to ignore the self-doubts that come into my brain. “This is bad. It’s not coming together. People will think this is poorly written and that I’m a bad writer.”
Turns out I’m not the only one who thinks that way.
A friend recently confided that she was down about a project she was working on. She had been at it for a while and felt like it was turning into a failure. I was sorry to hear this, because I know how smart and talented she is. I didn’t want her to feel bad about herself.
I found myself giving her the same pep-talk I give myself when I’m riddled with self doubt.
So, here are my tactics to respond to negative self talk, specifically in regards to work: [Read more…]
HSP and Autism, Asperger’s
November 18, 2015 by 13 Comments
This isn’t going to be a fully formed blog post. I just wanted to address this question because it comes up all the time on HSP Facebook groups.
The question is: Is being autistic (or having Asperger’s syndrome) related to being a Highly Sensitive Person?
The answer is no, according to Dr. Elaine Aron.
One step forward….one step back.
October 15, 2015 by 6 Comments
Journalists and writers seemingly can’t help themselves.
When they write an article about Highly Sensitive People, they just can’t stop themselves from sticking in pejorative, judgemental language.
Sometimes it’s so minor that it’s hard to perceive, but it’s almost always there.
**warning** This post is a rant. If you do not like to read complaining and sarcasm, I suggest skipping this. Don’t say I didn’t warn you! [Read more…]
Sensory Deprivation: Try a float session!
October 15, 2015 by 4 Comments
Have you ever heard of floating? In the therapeutic, spa-sense?
A float session consists of lying naked (or in a swimsuit) in an individual tank of warm water that is super-saturated with Epsom salts. The door of the tank can be closed so you are in complete darkness and silence. It’s sensory deprivation.
No sound, no light, no gravity. You’re floating in blackness. [Read more…]
Taking breaks in group vacations
September 28, 2015 by 5 Comments
A few weeks ago, my husband Jim and I went to Guanajuato, Mexico to meet up with a couple we are friends with. They currently live in Mexico.
I normally would be uncomfortable “vacationing” with other people, but I’m pretty comfortable with these folks.
One afternoon, after we had exhausted all the normal tourist activities, we settled in at an outdoor bar on the main square and commenced drinking. We were having a grand time, just people watching, talking, and laughing. [Read more…]
11 Tips for handling the chaos of kids as an introverted HSP
September 16, 2015 by 15 Comments
For Highly Sensitive People-particularly introverts-the concept of parenting may elicit feelings of anxiety and overwhelm in addition to the standard emotion of joy. There is an extra layer of challenge due to the ease with which HSPs become overstimulated and overwhelmed—a situation that occurs naturally because kids have energy and curiosity.
For introverted HSP parents, having peaceful moments in which to reenergize is as crucial as water and air. I know the ridiculously large amounts of quiet alone time I require, and I wonder how introverted, easily-overstimulated parents can handle it. [Read more…]
Nice people make me cry
September 10, 2015 by 18 Comments
I’ve always struggled with getting emotional when people are unexpectedly or extraordinarily nice-when a stranger goes out of their way to do something nice for me or someone else.
It can be embarrassing to tear up when these things happen.
Look, I don’t mean I cry when someone holds open a door for me. It has to be more than that. Here’s a recent example. [Read more…]
