Sensitive folks are constantly seeking a way to make work more manageable and meaningful without all the overwhelm and burnout that is common for HSPs. Work tends to be something to survive, instead of enjoy. Choosing a career is subjective, so it really depends on who you work with, the values of the company, the environment, how meaningful and interesting the work is to you, and your ability to maintain a work-life balance.

To prevent overwhelm, anxiety and depression, it’s important that Highly Sensitive People include more sleep and quiet downtime in their self-care routine.

One pandemic silver lining for many Highly Sensitive folks was that it was finally socially acceptable to stay home, but there’s now increasing pressure to return to the previous “normal”. The shock to the 20% of people with a sensitive nervous system will be significant and will require firm boundaries.

Although it may not feel like it, you do have the ability to buffer the stress you’re feeling with intentional self-care practices.

Quiet downtime is essential for all Highly Sensitive People because without it, we end up feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious or irritable.  We can find the balance between productivity and rest by letting go of our perfectionist habits, creating a consistent routine of prioritizing our needs and softening our inner critic.

Many Highly Sensitive People struggle with anxiety which can be managed with lifestyle changes such as practicing mindfulness and incorporating more downtime.

Are you worried that your teen seems more anxious or withdrawn compared to their peers?  Many Highly Sensitive teens struggle with feeling overwhelmed, but can easily thrive with a few lifestyle adjustments.

As Highly Sensitive People, we tend to have high expectations for life’s big moments and feel easily moved. Managing and processing our deeply felt responses to these events can be overwhelming and challenging. Below are tips to help navigate the process while being gentle with ourselves.

Have you ever been on a first date or in an interview when you got so nervous you couldn’t think clearly and stumbled over your words?  It can be pretty frustrating and possibly embarrassing.  You aren’t alone.  Most Introverts and Highly Sensitive People are easily overstimulated so we tend to struggle more in high pressure situations or any time we need to “perform” in front of others.  Unfortunately, when this happens we have even more difficulty expressing ourselves and can become completely overwhelmed.