Blog for Introverts & HSPs

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Don’t share your new career or business ideas…. at first.

New career or business ideas are exciting, so part of you wants to share them, and another part might be nervous to share. It’s not just the introverted part of you that’s nervous. It’s also wisdom to slow down here. These are tender sprouts that deserve time and space. I’ve seen sharing turn into stuckness.
I’ve got cautions and tips for who, when, how to share.

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Stop looking for new ways to grow your solopreneur business. YOUR way is right in front of you.

Consider NOT looking for a new way to grow your business. You don’t just need a new trick. Instead, study your own bright spots for what works and what you enjoy, and double down on that. I’ve got examples, some ways to apply the concept in your case, and answers to those doubts.

This concept is especially important for the people I work with — introverts and highly sensitive people (HSPs), like myself — because the most typical marketing advice is not made for how we naturally do things.

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A Gentler January for Sensitive Souls

January has its own kind of energy. All at the same time, it can have a sense of inspiration for possibilities, a sense of pressure to change.it.all.now, plus there’s the natural part of us that just wants to hibernate. Sounding familiar? I’ve got some gentle ways to smooth the way for sensitive souls.

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You Belong: Why an HSP or Introvert Support Group Makes Such a Difference

If you’ve been trying to make career decisions or navigate life as a highly sensitive person (HSP) or introvert, it can kick up thoughts like “I just don’t fit anywhere.” That’s why finding an HSP support group or introvert support group — especially one with a steady leader who gets it firsthand — can be such a relief and smooth the way for your progress.

I know because that’s how it has worked for me, and for the people in the groups I lead. I have wonderful people in my life, but when I’m around my sensitive soul sisters, it fills a particular need in my core. I know it’s a critical piece of why I’m as fulfilled and at ease as a sensitive soul.

In this post, I’ve got success stories, ways an Introvert or HSP group is different, and some possible groups to check out. Including groups for solo entrepreneurs or those considering that path.

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Is your career too draining?

It might not feel like it right now, but work can be energizing and fulfilling, even for introverts and HSPs. There is a way. Here are 3 paths to find your way to your right career path.

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Self-employment needs to be easier.

Self-employment guidance especially for introverts and HSPs. So you can have the sustainable, meaningful, and calm life you crave. Different forms of support depending on stage of business or your preferences.

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