A Highly Sensitive Person's Life
When you feel joy, discomfort, emotions, and empathy intensely
Some might be surprised to hear that I like spending time in big cities. I used to live just outside of New York City for around 5 years, and I loved spending time there. On a recent vacation, I enjoyed exploring Tokyo and Seoul for several days.
As an HSP, you’d think that visiting a big city would be overwhelming. And in some ways, yes, it is. But I also love big cities because you can get lost in a crowd.
Getting lost in a crowd means this: [Read more…]
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…]
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An introvert/extrovert and HSP/non-HSP might take a look at the same vacation itinerary and have completely different reactions.An action-packed, busy vacation in a chaotic big city might seem thrilling to a non-HSP. Whereas an HSP might enjoy quieter, more peaceful activities with time for reflection. When your partner desires the opposite of what you desire, it can be challenging to agree on a vacation spot.
In this episode, I talk about what qualities I most enjoy in a vacation destination and how you can agree on a place to spend time off with your non-HSP loved one.
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Over the past dozen years or so, I’ve gotten more and more scared of turbulence on airplanes.
When I was younger, I enjoyed turbulence. I remember a time when I would snicker when I saw other people who looked nervous! But now, It’s now to the point where I’m barely fighting off a panic attack.
In this episode, I talk about why turbulence is scary to some people, plus some tips on how I calm down while on a plane.
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How have I not yet tackled the topic of travel? I looove to explore new places, and in today’s episode, I share my top HSP travel tips gathered from 35+ countries of experience. This tips are especially for independent, budget travelers.Sign up for the twice-monthly newsletter to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news.
Resources mentioned in this episode: AirBnb for renting apartments (free $25 credit)
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I grew up in Michigan then lived in New York, where winters are freezing and snowy and summers are hot and humid. Now I live in San Diego, in Southern California, which has arguably the best weather in the country. There aren’t discernible seasons: it’s nice year-round, with little rain and temperatures that never approach freezing. [Read more…]
Oh, sweet, sweet, sleep.
Dr. Elaine Aron recommends that HSPs “spend 8-10 hours in bed each day, sleeping or not.” (source) I totally agree! [Read more…]
I know I run the risk of sounding too damn negative all the time — “I hate this”, “I can’t stand that” — but these are truly the phrases people search for that lead them here. I could write a catchier title, but then how would people find us, and discover they aren’t alone??
One of my biggest pet peeves is sweating or getting dirty when I didn’t expect it. [Read more…]
I enjoy traveling, but it isn’t without its challenges as an HSP. Here are a list of the essentials (and, well, not-so-essentials) that will help make your trip much more comfortable and enjoyable. [Read more…]
Are you easily overwhelmed by noise, crowds, bright lights, and bad smells? Are you jumpy and tend to worry a lot? If you are like me, and are biologically wired to be sensitive to your environment, then little things may tend to bother you more than the “average” person.
Basically, I sweat the small stuff. I’m not good at rolling with the punches. Or going with the flow.
But somehow, I’ve found a way to travel the world for the past year without losing my mind. In fact, people who know me well are often surprised that I travel as much as I do. [Read more…]
Simply learning about what it means to be an HSP can change the way you see yourself and your place within the world.
