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
Overwhelm and Stress Relief
Oh, These Poignant Holidays… and Now This Too.
I find the holidays are more complicated and exhausting this year. It’s humbling. Here’s a dose of compassion for all of us.
Work that Helps the “Greater Good”? AND Good for *Your* Well-being Too?
I believe good meaningful work is possible without burnout or overwhelm. But how, when it seems so hard to do? I’ll explain.
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.)
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.
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.
Managing the Whirlwind of Feelings in a Whirlwind World
Finding your balance when life inside you or in the news feels overwhelming. Seeing injustice when you care so much is hard. 7 simple things that help me.
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What If Your Career Ideas Feel Impossible?
This is a common question. My answer is that you don’t even know what’s realistic or not until you explore some more. I have the kind of brain that thinks there is always a way to do something you love. Even if you don’t think like that, stay with me for a moment.
The Introvert’s Easy Path To Going For It… Without Getting Overwhelmed
How to prevent yourself from feeling overwhelmed at work or with career goals, etc. This video will give you a shift in thinking that brings relief now.
How Do I Cope with Conflict and Speaking Up at Meetings as an Introvert?
Ack, conflict. Tough for most of us. And at work with all that pressure? Or in a community group where you care so much but then we can’t get along? Tips for Introverts on how to make it easier.
