In case of hard times… (from one HSP to another)
I sent this note to a fellow HSP friend having a rough time and decided to save it here for when you and I need it too. We need each other. #community
Confidence, Fear, Stuckness
Can Introverts Be Entrepreneurs? I didn’t think so, until I did it anyway. {audio}
The extroverted entrepreneurial stereotype never felt like me, as an introverted woman. Here’s my look back on how I ended up self-employed anyway, and how it worked out despite my initial blocks. You can listen in on this conversation in this podcast. I no longer think there’s an entrepreneurial personality
From Avoiding to Enjoying Video Making for My Business
If you are a creative or solo business owner, you know there’s a lot of need for good videos (website welcome video, explainer videos, YouTube, courses…). It was so intimidating for me, for a long time. Now it’s fun.
Here are 3 things that helped me, including where I
My Year-end Review for Catching the Bright Spots and Progress
Feeling a lack of progress with your career, business, goals? Here’s how I boost my spirits, and fuel myself, by looking for the bright spots and signs of progress. Includes suggested questions for your own personal year-end review (the positive kind). It’s fun. And easy.
When I Told Myself I Just Need To Be Tougher. (Courage > Burnout)
I used to think I just needed to be more tough, push harder. Pushing myself a bit helped me grow courage, but then it also led to burnout. But then…
Honoring Your Perseverance
This pandemic start anniversary is a good moment to pause, to honor your perseverance, to see where you are now, and to look forward with fresh and wiser eyes.
Too Old to Change Careers, Find Work, or Start a Business? The Worry and the Reality.
“I’m too old to make a change”, “I’m too young for that…”, “They’ll see me as too old” and more. I hear it so often. Here’s some reality and solutions.
I’ll explain what I’ve discovered, what helped me resolve this age worry at midlife, and what to do with
My Story from Shy Girl to Confident Self-employed Introvert and HSP
My story of how I ended up where I am today, making self-employment work by doing what aligns with my being introverted and highly sensitive, and my wanting to make a difference.
From Good Girl to Fighting for the *Greater* Good. Let’s Be Paradigm Shifters, Together.
I once avoided rocking the boat, like a “good girl”, and I now speak against the harmful systems that dominate. A new paradigm is rising. What helps me persist.
Introverts Rethinking Their Focus Amidst the Mess of It All
If you’re feeling wobbly or shaken up by these times, you might be rethinking your priorities around work. Here’s a little love note to help us all. (Early signs of the Great Resignation.)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do You Confuse Extroversion with Confidence?
Many introverts think they just need to act more extroverted, when they really just want to be more confident. Here’s how to be confident as an introvert. No extrovert mask required.
Quiet People Have a Lot To Say
Tips for people who are quiet and those around them. Pausing and listening are important skills for inclusion – of introverts, women, BIPOC, and everyone. When all voices are heard, the best decisions are made.
