If there is one thing we need to practice more in life, it’s the art of setting boundaries. Creating healthy boundaries around our needs helps us feel whole, safe, and grounded, yet we have so much trouble upholding this high standard of self-care. It can be especially difficult to set and maintain healthy boundaries for highly sensitive people (HSPs), who tend to operate from a deep sense of empathy and…

Though there are many benefits to being a highly sensitive person (HSP), it can also come with a few downsides. For example, we can become exhausted and overwhelmed easily — especially when life gets difficult (and gosh, does it ever). When HSPs feel overwhelmed, it can be harder to function in a way that makes us feel good — particularly when we have strong emotional reactions (such as depression and anxiety)…

Whenever I tell someone I’m a highly sensitive person (HSP), I typically hear the same misguided responses. It usually goes something like, “I would hate that,” or, “I used to be so sensitive, but luckily I grew out of that.” Not only does this show a complete misunderstanding of what being an HSP means, but it also reveals much about the negative associations we place on the word “sensitive.” These misconceptions…

Social media affects highly sensitive people (HSPs) deeply and can have a detrimental effect on our mental health. Studies show that it can cause anxiety, depression, feelings of loneliness, and symptoms of ADHD. And since HSPs experience these feelings more deeply than the average person, we are especially susceptible to feeling crumby — especially if we use social media too much.

If you’re a highly sensitive person (HSPs) who signed up for life coaching services, chances are you already know it will require an investment of your time, energy, and money. Naturally, you want to get as much out of your sessions as possible so you can make steady progress and feel like your investment is worth it.

When I decided to be a life coach for highly sensitive people (HSPs), I envisioned giving clients boisterous pep talks, doling out high fives, and cheering them on with a peppy “You can do it!” attitude. I thought I would have to learn how to switch between giving tough love and inspirational monologues as I pushed clients forcefully in the right direction…

Did you grow up hearing people say, “Stop being so sensitive!” or feel painfully awkward after others notice your strong emotional response to an intense interaction or musical performance? Perhaps you’re that person who is easily moved to tears during a great movie or feels deeply affected by the emotions of others. If you can relate to these examples, it’s possible you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP).

Understanding the difference between mentorship, coaching, and therapy is important for highly sensitive people (HSPs) who need support and want to invest in their personal growth. There are several ways each of these services can benefit you, but knowing which you need and when you need them can help you choose the appropriate path forward.

Highly sensitive people (HSPs) are individuals with the innate ability to notice subtleties in their emotions and environment. As such, our brains take in more information than non-HSPs throughout the day, which can leave HSPs overwhelmed, overstimulated, and needing to retreat and recharge at the end of hectic or busy days.