My recent travel experience was hard on my nervous system. I had to relearn some self-care lessons as an introvert and highly sensitive person. Here are some ups and downs on the trip, and lessons learned.
Discover artist realities from a self-supporting artist’s experience. Making it as a sensitive creative, without burning out or selling out.
Introverts and highly sensitive people (HSPs) have our own way of seeing the world, and we need our kind of inspiration and guidance. I’m collected some good TED talks here that support our needs.
Today’s post is especially about challenges when new to self-employment, along with a video case study. You’re definitely not alone with these worries. And there are answers. Introverts and HSPs CAN be good at business and marketing.
If you are a highly sensitive person (HSP) and an extrovert, a lot of general career guidance doesn’t quite fit. You might feel pulled (or pushed toward) more extrovert-oriented career roles, but the sensitive soul part of you needs more calming and spaciousness. It can feel confusing until you learn a few simple things and where to look for bringing it all together.
I got caught in an over-doing phase and not enough calming downtime balance to that. Autumn, as daylight shortens, is a good time for me to think about the yin-yang balance in my life. I have to pay attention here, especially as a highly sensitive person with old workaholic programming.
So I’ve been consciously recalibrating and I’ll let you in on how it’s going.
You might have heard the message to listen to your heart, or tune in inside. But how?
It can seem tricky at first to hear your own heart’s knowing, but then it can be quite easy too.
People with the high sensitivity trait (HSPs) are very capable of hearing their own inner signals, but it can get drowned out by sensing so many other things at once.
I’ve got 3 simple ways for you to hear your inner knowing.
It’s wonderful to be both highly sensitive and extroverted. Yet it can be tricky. Tips to make it easier, and enjoy your gifts more.
Inside view on HSP superpowers for self-employment, and listen in on a conversation about it too. Also covers tips to avoid some of the challenges too.
Extrovert-dominant cultures have defined fun too narrowly, as if only the loud things count as fun. Introverts and HSPs can have a different definition of fun. Your permission slip.
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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.
Holistic guidance for introverts and HSPs who are established business owners so you can have the sustainable, meaningful, and calm life your crave. Different forms of support depending on your preferences and needs – 1:1 and/or group coaching.
Self-employment guidance especially for introverts and HSPs. So you can have the sustainable, meaningful, and calm life you crave.
