Blog for Introverts and HSPs - Career, Self-employment, Balance

Best Career and Business Fields for Introverts and HSPs in the 2020s

Your job and business ideas need a fresh look to be ready for the new economy and jobs of tomorrow. Here’s what’s changing, what’s growing, what’s shrinking, and how to pivot.

Heartache > Solidarity > Maybe a Big Awakening Too. (They seem to go together.)

For so long I have craved more progress about racial justice. I am daring to feel some hope lately, amidst the grief. Here’s why and what helps me.

Introvert Solopreneurs Q&A: “I hate adding to the noise in the market. What should I do?”

The market feels so full of noise and free offers. What should you do about your offers right now? Here’s a video conversation where we provide some insights and solutions especially for introverts.

How a Highly Sensitive Introvert Held Strong in the Storm

With climate change comes more natural disasters, and it can rattle our nerves. Here’s how a sensitive introvert found her calm in the floods in Houston.

quote by Val Nelson - People with big hearts have an important role to play in the crazy world. We are resilient. We are here to help.

The World Is Changing Fast and Sensitive People Can Play an Important Role.

Sensitive souls like introverts and HSPs have a role to play in in this messy world. We’re not here to wither. We’re here to help. Here’s how to make it easier.

Having a Big Heart Can Also Mean Big Exhaustion. Start with Grounding.

When you are high in empathy, or you have sensitivity like an introvert or HSP has, we can get exhausted. Calming and grounding yourself is job #1 and easier than you think.

What Do I Do with All These Emotions?

One of the most essential lessons for my well-being has been what to do with emotions. It’s so misunderstood and yet so simple too. Here’s the basics.

Losing Your Job: From Gut Punch to Recovery

I’ll explain my own gut-punch experience, what it actually means when you are let go, plus a simple exercise to help you get past losing your job. (Audio or text.)

The Worry About Being Seen as Too “Woo Woo”

The fear of being seen as too woo woo can get in the way of hearing your callings and going for something alternative. You can be grounded and outside the box. Here’s my take on the real problem.

Too Many Interests to Choose a Career or Business Direction?

Too many interests to pick a career? Not sure where to focus? Learn what it means and what to do when you have are multi-passionate, and it’s hard to choose.

Unfulfilling Success: Looks Good on the Outside, But What About Your Heartache?

Unfulfilling success is a big heartache, often in secret. It leads to burnout. It’s so common. You’re not alone. Fulfillment IS possible. Explained here.

Val Nelson coach for introverts and HSPs

My View from 10 Years In as a Self-employed Coach. Feeling the Flow.

What it feels like 10 years in business as a self-employed coach. That flow feeling! Plus some key lessons. I didn’t know it would work in the beginning.

How To Host a Simple Focus Group So You Can Attract Your True Clients

Hosting a focus group when I was first starting my business, and many times since, has been SO valuable for me. For my own clarity, and for understanding my audience and what they need.
Turns out leading a focus group is quite simple! Here’s exactly how. If you like people, you’re probably great at this.